Under Guidance, Behind the Intent, Beta Update, delete "In general" from the first sentence. In the second paragraph last sentence, add a new point ii: clear allowance for using VOC budget approach for VOC content for wet-applied products, and renumber existing point ii to iii.

Add "Other standards further modified were as follows: " after the second paragraph.

Delete AgBB and TRGS 610 from the standards list.
In bullet for ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011, add "and ANSI?BIFMA e3-2019 (updated version)" to the end.
Under the EPA TSCA Title VI list, add the words "new standard" at the beginning of the parenthetical.

Add the following sentence at the end of the behind the intent section: "Additionally, standards for projects outside of the U.S. are now available for use through regional compliance pathways (see International Tips section)."

Replace the Step-by-Step Guidance section with the following:

STEP 1. RESEARCH PRODUCTS
Review project documents to identify all applicable products and specify them according to the low-emitting criteria appropriate for the product.

In most cases, turning to a third-party certification program is the easiest way to find and specify products.

• VOC emissions evaluation: See the list of certification programs that use CDPH Standard method v1.2 published by the California Department of Public Health at cdph.ca.gov.

• VOC content evaluation: The following programs certify VOC content to CARB SCM, SCAQMD Rule 1113 and/or SCAQMD Rule 1168:
o MAS Certified Green
o Indoor Advantage Gold – Building Materials
o ClearChem by Berkeley Analytical (self-declared claims)

• Furniture emissions evaluation: The following certifications and programs use ANSI/BIFMA e3 and are accredited under ISO/IEC 17065:
o Clean Air Silver by Intertek (for half credit)
o Clean Air Gold by Intertek
o GREENGUARD Certified by UL (for half credit)
o GREENGUARD Gold by UL
o Indoor Advantage-Furniture by SCS (for half credit)
o Indoor Advantage Gold- Furniture by SCS
o Level by BIFMA
o MAS Certified Green
o VOC Green by Benchmark International

For the VOC content evaluation, when determining the appropriate VOC limit, use the manufacturer’s product classification rather than how the product was used on the project. For example, a defined roof coating is not a carpet adhesive simply because it was used this way on the project. If the product is classified as a roof coating under the stated regulation (such as SCAQMD), it must meet the appropriate VOC limit for roof coatings.:

STEP 2. INSTALL COMPLIANT PRODUCTS
Make sure selected products are installed in the building. Any product substitutions should be carefully reviewed by the design team and contractor for compliance with credit requirements. At time of product purchase, collect documentation that confirms the product complies with the low-emitting criteria.

STEP 3. CALCULATE PERCENTAGE COMPLIANCE
For each product category being pursued, list out the material, cost/surface area/volume, and compliant criteria. Confirm the percentage compliant meets the threshold for the given product category.
For VOC content, note that the 100% compliance threshold may be met using a VOC budget approach. Refer to the LEED v4 reference guide Option 1. Step 1 for more information on this calculation.
For the Furniture product category, the contributing cost is dependent on the compliance criteria selected. Make sure the actual product cost AND contributing product cost are listed in the calculations.

Under Further Explanation, delete the CARB ATCM section.
Under Further explanation, TSCA Title VI paragraph, add "(with some exemptions for laminated products under hardwood plywood), to the fourth sentence after hardwood plywood.
Under Further Explanation, ANSI/BIFMA standards revise to: Follow the LEED v4 ref guide and use an updated version of the standard ANSI/BIFMA e3-2014 (or 2019) Furniture Sustainability Standard.

Under Further Explanation add new section "International standards"
See International tips section below

Add new section "International Tips"

International Tips
Projects outside of the U.S. may want to consider these additional certifications and programs that have been identified to meet the low-emitting materials credit requirements. Note: This list is not comprehensive. Additional programs may be used if they meet the applicable rating system requirements or regional ACPs.

• VOC emissions evaluation: The following certifications and programs use EN 16516 and may be used to comply with the regional ACP for VOC emissions evaluation:
o Blue Angel (if formaldehyde limit of 10 micrograms per cubic meter after 28 days is also met)
o eco-INSTITUT-Label (if formaldehyde limit of 10 micrograms per cubic meter after 28 days is also met)
o Finnish Emission Classification of Building Materials (M1)
EMICODE EC1 (if formaldehyde limit of 10 micrograms per cubic meter after 28 days is also met. EMICODE has formaldehyde limit of 50 μg/m³ after 3 days)
o EMICODE EC1PLUS (Additional information regarding the formaldehyde limit at 28 days is not required for products meeting EMICODE EC1plus)
o GUT (for textile floorings)
o Indoor Air Comfort Gold
o NaturePLUS (if formaldehyde limit of 10 micrograms per cubic meter after 28 days is also met.)
o TÜV SÜD guidelines TM-07, TM-09, and TM-10 (if formaldehyde limit of 10 micrograms per cubic meter after 28 days is also met.)

• VOC emissions evaluation: The following certification uses CDPH Standard Method v1.2-2017 and may be used by projects in Taiwan to comply with VOC emissions evaluation.
o Taiwan Healthy Building Material Label

• VOC content evaluation: The following certifications and programs use EN 717 and may be used to comply with the regional ACP for VOC content evaluation:
o Indoor Air Comfort Gold
o Emicode EC1 or EC1 Plus

• Furniture emissions evaluation
o Finnish Emission Classification of Building Materials (M1)
o TÜVRheinland Green Product Mark Furniture

• Formaldehyde emissions evaluation
o Blue Angel Composite Wood Panels
o Byggvarubedömningen (BVB)
o Finnish Emission Classification of Building Materials (M1)
o French VOC Emissions Labeling Class A or A+

Required Documentation
• USGBC’s Low-emitting materials calculator or equivalent documentation
• Statement of product compliance
o If Third-party claim: product certificate from third party certifier
o If Manufacturer claim (also called self-declared or first-party claim) for compliance with CDPH Standard Method v1.2 (VOC emissions evaluation):
• test certificate or summary report from an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory demonstrating a representative sample of the product was tested
• For paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants products, the document must also include amount of wet-applied product applied in mass per surface area during testing
• a manufacturer statement of conformity
o If Manufacturer claim for Inherently nonemitting, VOC content evaluation, or Formaldehyde emissions evaluation:
• Product information or manufacturer statement of conformity