Hello, 

I am working on a project in Spain and we are having trouble finding materials that comply with the requirements (especially paints). Most of the providers don't have a General Emissions Evaluation like the ones specified in the third party certifications matrix. (https://www.usgbc.org/sites/default/files/Low%20Emitting%20Third%20Party%20Certifications%20and%20Labels%20June%202017.pdf)

One of our providers has a product with the TÜV mark, that is, certified under the TÜV SÜD test standard "TM 07 Dispersion Pains". This standard is based on ISO 16000-9, which is one of the accepted test methods for projects outside the U.S. And the standard tests the product under 7 days instead of 14, which is more strict that LEED. On the other hand, the formaldehyde limit on this test is 100μg/m³ which is higher than the CPDH test (I think it is 9μg/m³) but the maximum detected was 6μg/m³ after 3 days and 4μg/m³ after 7 days. So, will this comply with credit requirements or should we find other products tested under the specific standards listed in the matrix? 

Thanks in advance. 

Kind Regards, 

F. Borja