Mutoh and Grafityp have obtained an Indoor Air Comfort Certificate (IAC) for the Grafityp Ecological non-PVC self-adhesive film (GEF-ES) printed with Mutoh Universal Mild Solvent (UMS) inks.
The certification, issued by Eurofins, an independent test organisation for Volatile Organic Chemical (VOC) product emissions, guarantees full compliance with all regulations on VOC emissions into indoor air that exist in any EU Member state.
“This IAC certificate will offer ValueJet series printer owners as well as print buyers full peace of mind in regards to long-term consumer protection after installation of the final digitally printed products, as well as full compliance with green building programs and ecological regulations for indoor air quality,” said Stephan Heintjens, Mutoh Belgium’s product development manager.
“At Grafityp we are delighted with this important environmental acknowledgement”, added Harald Jumelet, sales and marketing manager.
“Several Member States of the EU require a documentation of product emissions of VOCs. CE marking of construction products and wall coverings including digitally printed self-adhesive non-PVC film is expected to follow soon,” explained Reinhard Oppl, head of Eurofins’ certification body. “Our Indoor Air Comfort Certification Programme aims to provide one global label for Europe. Tests are based on the ISO 16000 series standards and are performed in accordance with the harmonised CEN/TS 16516 horizontal testing method for VOC emissions.”