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UPEC is a product certification issued by the French institution CSTB, verifying the technical suitability of the products related to their intended use. |
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The CE mark is a safety certification required by the European Union with the intention of safeguarding health and safety. |
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The KEY-MARK and the Certiquality-UNI marks confirm that the certified products are compliant with the EU laws regarding ceramic tiles. |
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The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a transparency tool that communicates the environmental performances of Cotto d'Este porcelain tile through a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Cotto d'Este products have a type III specific EPD. This is certified by an independent third party according to EN 14025 and EN 15804 standards (applicable PCR). EPD certified products are required by the main construction certifying bodies such as LEED (international), BREEAM (England), HQE (France), and DGNB (Germany), as well as the legislative frameworks in Italy (requisites for sustainable public contracts).
EPD - Laminated Porcelain Slabs 3,5mm |
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GREENGUARD certifies products that guarantee the highest standards of air quality in indoor environments. All porcelain stoneware and Kerlite Cotto d'Este collections have obtained GREENGUARD GOLD certification, i.e. the UL standard with the strictest VOC emission limits, and are therefore able to ensure that they are as healthy as possible for the people who use and inhabit these environments. They can therefore be used in environments such as schools and health facilities, attended by sensitive individuals such as children and the elderly. GREENGUARD GOLD is a widely recognised certification required by sustainable building programmes and design and construction regulations around the world, such as LEED (international) and BREEAM (UK). |
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It is a voluntary certification that gives additional value to Cotto d'Este products because they are manufactured according to the highest standards of sustainability and responsibility. Cotto d'Este - 40% pre consumer recycled material certificate |
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Cotto d'Este is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and of the Green Building Council ITALIA. These organizations promote the construction of buildings and other works which respect the environment as well as the health and well-being of the people who live and work within them. |
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A voluntary tool, recognized within the LEED credits, that ensures maximum transparency regarding the chemical composition of Panariagroup products and the total absence of substances considered to be harmful to human health and the environment. Declare is capable of guiding the choices of designers and end consumers towards healthier and more environmentallyfriendly products.
Declare. - Porcelain Tile |
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In accordance to the ISO 9001 certification, every passage in the production process, from the arrival of the raw material to the packaging of the finished product, is verified by experienced personnel through accurate quality control. The quality of the Panariagroup production sites is audited yearly by an external agency through detailed visits. |
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In accordance to the ISO 14001 certification, all the environmental aspects concerned in the production of our tiles are constantly monitored, guaranteeing the use of the best technologies on the market in order to reduce the environmental impact. The environmental system of the Panariagroup production sites is audited yearly by an external agency through detailed visits. |
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The EU EMAS Eco-Management and Audit Scheme for organisations requires the creation of a complete system of environmental management based on constant improvement. The system is based on the establishment of a rapport of cooperation and trust with employees, local authorities and the public. An Environmental Declaration is the final product of such process. |
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