LEED v5 Launches with New Standards for Greener Buildings
LEED v5 was launched April 28, 2025, updating LEED’s green building rating system which has been in place for the past 25 years. Building owners may now use LEED v5 registration for their Building Design and Construction (BD+C) and Interior Design + Construction (ID+C) projects.
As in previous versions of the document, LEED v5 includes a Low-Emitting Materials section (MRc3) designed to address VOC chemical contaminants affecting building air quality. VOC emissions (particularly formaldehyde) play a role in overall indoor environmental quality. Use of low VOC-emitting products can assist in meeting the LEED air quality testing and monitoring requirements. LEED also addresses energy efficiency, water efficiency, and various other sustainability issues.
MAS’s VOC testing program has been assisting manufacturers of building/construction products and furniture for over 20 years in meeting LEED requirements as a way to increase their sales to the green building market. MAS’s Emissions Testing Group is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited to perform emissions testing as a qualified independent laboratory demonstrating a tested product meets the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.2-2017 for low VOC-emitting building/construction products such as paints, coatings, adhesives, and flooring, and the ANSI/BIFMA Standard Method M7.1-2011 (R2021) for furniture. The MAS Certified Green ® Program is ISO/IEC 17065 accredited as a third-party certifier for certifying that building/construction products tested to CDPH criteria and furniture tested to the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2014 or e3-2024 Furniture Sustainability Standard meet LEED low VOC-emitting criteria. Contact us for assistance in meeting the LEED criteria for low VOC-emitting products.
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MAS’s VOC testing program has been assisting manufacturers of building/construction products and furniture for over 20 years in meeting LEED requirements as a way to increase their sales to the green building market.
A new bipartisan bill, "Esther's Law," seeks to ban hazardous water beads in children's toys due to their severe risks when ingested. Materials Analytical Services (MAS) plays a crucial role in ensuring toy safety through rigorous testing and analysis. MAS helps identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards, preventing dangerous products from reaching the market. Learn how MAS contributes to safeguarding children's health and promoting a safer environment for play.
The March 2024 recall of Jool Baby's Nova Baby Infant Swings underscores the critical need for rigorous safety testing of children's products. The recall was due to a suffocation hazard caused by an incline angle greater than 10 degrees. At Materials Analytical Services (MAS), we provide comprehensive testing and analysis to ensure product safety and compliance, helping manufacturers prevent hazards and costly recalls. Learn more about the importance of safety testing and how MAS supports manufacturers in producing safe children's products.
As a manufacturer of children's products, ensuring safety and compliance is crucial, especially in the growing consumer-to-manufacturer (C2M) market. With the direct connection to consumers online, it's essential to maintain high standards for safety and quality to meet both regulatory requirements and parental expectations.
In early 2024, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) proposed significant updates to enhance product safety, including mandatory electronic filing of Certificates of Compliance for all imported CPSC-regulated products, broadening the definition of "importer" to include a wider range of stakeholders, and introducing detailed requirements for certificate content alongside a new five-year record retention period. Aimed at ensuring products entering the U.S. market meet safety standards, these changes emphasize accountability across the supply chain and enhance the CPSC's ability to monitor compliance. To navigate these complex regulations, Materials Analytical Services (MAS), a premier U.S.-based analytical and technical assistance laboratory, offers its expertise in product testing and compliance, providing essential support to companies aiming to meet these rigorous safety standards and protect consumer well-being.
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MAS’s VOC testing program has been assisting manufacturers of building/construction products and furniture for over 20 years in meeting LEED requirements as a way to increase their sales to the green building market.
