SCS Global Services’ SCS Standards and Assurance Systems have updated the SCS-111 certification standard for rigid core resilient flooring and the associated Assure Certified program. The updated version, V2.1, incorporates the ASTM F3781 test method, requiring certified rigid core flooring to meet a defined edge-strength threshold.
“By incorporating the ASTM F3781 edge-strength requirement, we’re giving manufacturers a clear, science-based way to focus on a key component of edge durability. This new component of Assure Certified joins key testing for ortho-phthalates, heavy metals content, indoor air quality and other performance factors. This update strengthens the Assure Certified program and helps raise the bar for the entire industry,” stated Victoria Norman, exec dir. of SCS Standards and Assurance Systems.
The new ASTM test method was developed through a multi-year, multi-stakeholder collaboration coordinated by the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) and supported by three inter-laboratory studies, including a blind-coded evaluation of numerous products representing a range of locking technologies. The outcome is an accessible test method grounded in scientific consensus and industry participation, according to SCS Global Services.
“Assure Certified has always been based on rigorous testing, verified performance and on-site inspection of manufacturing facilities. Incorporating ASTM F3781 gives certified products another layer of proof—one that directly reflects the stresses floors undergo in homes and businesses. It’s a meaningful step forward for product transparency,” noted Rob Emelander, operations dir. for flooring at SCS Global Services.
Organizations seeking to get Assure Certified will be audited against V2.1. Existing certificate holders seeking to recertify will be required to transition to the new version at their next annual audit. At the latest, all certificate holders must be audited against V2.1 by May 31, 2027.
For more information, visit https://www.scsstandards.org/standards/certification-standard-rigid-core-resilient-flooring.
