Manufacturing Product GreenCard Certification
Manufacturing Product GreenCard is a leading sustainability certification for construction products, empowering manufacturers to demonstrate their commitment to environmental responsibility, innovation, and quality.
What Is It?
Manufacturing Product GreenCard evaluates the sustainability performance of construction products across key criteria such as embodied carbon, material health, energy efficiency, recyclability, and regulatory compliance. It provides a credible, third-party verified label that distinguishes high-performing products in the marketplace.
Who Is It for?
Manufacturers of:
Concrete, cement, and aggregates
Steel, aluminum, and structural components
Insulation, glazing, and envelope systems
Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC components
Finishes, coatings, and flooring
Why Certify with Manufacturing Product GreenCard
Market Advantage
Meet rising demand for sustainable materials
Proof of Compliance
Pay the required certification fee based on your project size and category.
Green Building Projects
Products earn credits in certified buildings.
Reputation & Trust
Third-party endorsement enhances brand credibility
Climate Impact
Supports national carbon reduction and circular economy goals.
How It Works
Apply
Submit product data and supporting documents.
Assess
Undergo a lifecycle and compliance evaluation
Verify
Independent third-party audit and scoring
Award
Receive a tiered GreenCard rating and official certificate
Certification Criteria
Embodied Carbon Assessment
Water & Energy Use in Manufacturing
Recycled & Renewable Content
End-of-Life Recovery
Toxicity & VOC Limits
FAQs on
MANUFACTURING PRODUCT GREEN CARD
Product certification is a process by which a product is tested and verified to meet specific standards, regulations, or requirements set by a certification body or regulatory authority.
Certification helps ensure product safety, quality, compliance with regulations, consumer trust, and market acceptance both locally and internationally.
Certifications are issued by recognized third-party bodies such as UL, CE, ISO, NAFDAC (in Nigeria), SON (Standards Organisation of Nigeria), or industry-specific regulators.
- Application submission
- Product testing or inspection
- Review of technical documentation
- Factory or process audits (if required)
- Certification issuance
- Periodic surveillance audits (in some cases)
Commonly required documents include:
- Product specifications and drawings
- Bill of materials
- Test reports
- Quality control procedures
- Manufacturing process flowcharts
Duration depends on the product complexity and certifying body. It could range from a few weeks to several months.
Costs vary depending on testing needs, certification type, and country. It may include application fees, testing fees, and annual renewal costs
Products may need to meet:
- National standards (e.g., SON in Nigeria)
- International standards (e.g., ISO, IEC)
- Industry-specific standards (e.g., ASTM, EN)
- Regulatory requirements (e.g., RoHS, REACH)
Some certifications are mandatory (e.g., CE marking for products in the EU, SONCAP for imports into Nigeria), while others are voluntary for quality assurance or competitive advantage.
Yes. Examples include:
- Food: HACCP, ISO 22000, NAFDAC approval
- Electrical: UL, CE, IEC compliance
- Medical: ISO 13485, FDA clearance
- Construction: GreenCard, LEED, ISO 14001
Some are valid indefinitely with periodic audits, others require renewal every 1–3 years.
You’ll receive a non-compliance report. You can correct the issues and resubmit for re-evaluation.
Manufacturing GreenCard-certified products is the foundation of a greener, smarter nation.
Join the movement. Manufacture sustainably.