{"id":14847,"date":"2025-04-18T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lore.fi\/?p=14847"},"modified":"2025-09-19T09:31:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T07:31:50","slug":"miksi-laminaattien-m1-sertifikaatti-on-tarkea-julkitilaprojekteissa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lore.fi\/en\/miksi-laminaattien-m1-sertifikaatti-on-tarkea-julkitilaprojekteissa\/","title":{"rendered":"M1 certification for public spaces: safety, quality and sustainable materials"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the choice of surface materials for public spaces, ensuring indoor air quality is a critical factor for the health of users. The M1 certificate is an emission classification maintained by the Building Information Foundation, which determines the low emission and indoor suitability of building materials. Laminates with this certification are proven to have low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), formaldehyde emissions and odour. In public buildings, where large areas of materials are used and where many people are present on a daily basis, low-emission materials play a key role in creating a healthy indoor environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is M1 certification for laminates and why is it important for public space projects?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The M1 certificate is a system developed in Finland that sets strict criteria for emissions from building materials. Certified products belong to the best category of emission classification, which means that they have the lowest possible impact on indoor air quality. In public space projects, this quality label is particularly relevant as these spaces are frequented by a large number of people who may spend long periods of time in the same indoor space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To obtain the certificate, the product must have been tested by an independent laboratory using accurate emission measurements. This testing includes total volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, formaldehyde emissions, ammonia and carcinogens, and a sensory evaluation of the product's odour. The rating is voluntary, but has become an important competitive factor in the market and almost a requirement in public construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laminates The M1 classification is proof of the product's environmental friendliness<\/strong> and suitability for spaces where indoor air quality is a critical factor - such as schools, hospitals, offices and other public buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n

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