Eligible Products
Products eligible for certification include, but are not limited to: vinyl tile, vinyl composition tile, sheet vinyl, rubber, polymeric, laminate and linoleum flooring products in which the wearing surface is non-textile. Also included are flooring accessories such as wall base, moldings, and stair treads. The standard is applicable to products manufactured in one facility or multiple facilities, and in one country or multiple countries.
NSF/ANSI 332 Criteria
Qualification for certification under the NSF/ANSI 332 standard for resilient flooring requires conformance with criteria under six categories:
- Product Design
- Product Manufacturing
- Long-term Value
- End-of-Life Management
- Corporate Governance
- Innovation
Points earned under each of these categories determine the level of certification earned:
- Conformant - Basic certification level
- Silver - Second tier of certification
- Gold - Third Tier certification, moving toward best practices
- Platinum - Highest level of performance recognized