Product Certification Project

The Assessment Framework for Product Certification Schemes was released in June 2009, as part of the GBCA's ongoing review of the Green Star environmental rating system for buildings.

The Assessment Framework is the result of extensive dialogue with Green Star stakeholders, the appointment of an independent Expert Reference Panel and feedback from manufacturers and building industry professionals.

The GBCA has developed the Assessment Framework to:

• clarify best practice benchmarks and establish expectations for manufacturers and suppliers of fitout products, as well as for the certification schemes that are recognised through Green Star
• reduce the costs of product certification for manufacturers and suppliers
• reduce the costs and commercial barriers associated with Green Star fitouts.

Products and materials which are certified by GBCA-recognised certification schemes will have greater access to the 'deemed to satisfy' compliance status within the Green Star Material Calculators.