Paints, Coatings, and Adhesives
That Protect
People & Planet
What Is Green Seal’s Paint Certification?
Our certification for paint products verifies that household and commercial paints meet a high standard for protecting people and the planet. Products certified under our standard meet truly comprehensive health and sustainability standards, from beginning to end.
Certified paint products meet criteria for:
- Safer chemicals
- Sustainable packaging
- Verified performance
Why Get Certified?
Safer for People
Made without harmful chemicals, certified paint products help protect people at every stage of use. Paint is one of the largest contributors to indoor VOC emissions. Our VOC limits and emissions testing requirements ensure certified paints dramatically reduce harmful off-gassing — supporting healthier homes, schools, and workplaces.
Verified Performance
Certified products demonstrate independent verification that they meet rigorous performance criteria.
Global Credibility
The Green Seal mark signals that a product goes beyond marketing claims — a trusted assurance for both retail consumers and institutional buyers.
Market Access & Recognition
Partnerships with Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly, 1% for the Planet, the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® program, and major institutional buyers elevate product visibility and strengthen consumer trust.
Simplified Procurement
Retailers, institutions, and purchasers rely on Green Seal certification as a recognized sustainability benchmark when sourcing paint products.
Earn Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly Badge
Green Seal is proud to be partner in Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly Program.
Green Seal-certified products qualify to display Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly badge on their Amazon product listings, signifying that products meet meaningful sustainability standards.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Which Products Are Eligible?
Paint products eligible for certification include:
- Paints and Coatings
- Paints – Interior and exterior
- Primers or undercoats
- Wall and ceiling coatings
- Decorative wall coatings
- Floor paints
- Floor coatings
- Low-solids coatings
- Stains and Sealers
- Finishes
- Lacquers
- Sealers
- Concrete and masonry sealers
- Shallacs
- Stains
- Varnishes
- Clear brushing lacquers
- Conjugated oil varnishes
- Specialty Coatings
- Anti-corrosive coatings
- Reflective roof coatings
- Reflective wall coatings
- Fire resistive wall coatings
- Fire resistive and intumescent coatings
- Hygenic wall coatings
- Impact resistant wall coatings
- Adhesives
- Floor installation adhesives
- Single-ply roof membrane installation/repair adhesive
- Structural glazing adhesive
- Waterproof resorcinol glue
- Wood flooring adhesive
- Contact bond adhesive
- Cove base installation adhesive
- Welding adhesive
The Certification Process
Prescreen
Fill out your prescreen application and send us your formula information. We’ll send you a report flagging any major issues that could affect certification.
Application
Fill out your certification application and send us your product or service information.
Review
We’ll review your information to ensure it meets our standards.
Site Visit
We’ll verify your practices and processes, and work with you to resolve any issues.
Certification
We’ll award your Green Seal certification! Use the Green Seal mark to promote your leadership. We’ll also periodically monitor that you continue to meet our high standard.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who can apply for certification for paint products?
Manufacturers of paints that meet the criteria of our Standard for Paints, Coatings, Stains, And Sealers (GS-11) can apply.
Do certified paints perform as well as traditional paints?
Yes. Our standard includes performance testing to ensure durability, coverage, adhesion, and resistance meet or exceed industry standards.
Can exterior paints be certified?
Yes. Our standard covers both interior and exterior paints used in architectural applications.
Why choose Green Seal certification for paints?
Green Seal certification means a paint or coating product is verified to be safer for people and the planet than similar products while providing uncompromising performance. Our standard moves beyond just VOC content and emissions limits to comprehensive restrictions on hazardous chemicals. Our comprehensive standard means Green Seal certification keeps you ahead of the curve on regulatory requirements and protects your brand against greenwashing by substantiating your sustainability claims.
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