Certifications

Below are the certifications obtained by Lea Ceramiche attesting to the utmost attention and sensitivity shown towards ethical, environmental, safety and quality issues.

Product certification

	UPEC is a product certification issued by the French institution CSTB, verifying the technical suitability of the products related to their intended use. CSTB UPEC - Lea Ceramiche products
	The CE mark is a safety certification required by the European Union with the intention of safeguarding health and safety. DOP - Porcelain tile DOP - Laminated Porcelain 3 mm DOP - Laminated Porcelain 3,5 mm DOP - Laminated Porcelain 5,5 mm DOP - Laminated Porcelain 6 mm
	The KEY-MARK and the Certiquality-UNI marks confirm that the certified products are compliant with the EU laws regarding ceramic tiles.
	The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a transparency tool that communicates the environmental performances of Lea Ceramiche porcelain tile through a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Lea Ceramiche products have a type III specific EPD. This is certified by an independent third party according to EN 14025 and EN 15804 standards (applicable PCR). EPD certified products are required by the main construction certifying bodies such as LEED (international), BREEAM (England), HQE (France), and DGNB (Germany), as well as the legislative frameworks in Italy (requisites for sustainable public contracts). EPD - Porcelain tile 9 mm EPD - Porcelain tile 20 mm EPD - Laminated Porcelain 3,5 mm EPD - Laminated Porcelain 5,5 mm - 6 mm - 6,5 mm
	GREENGUARD certifies products that guarantee the highest standards of air quality in indoor environments. All porcelain stoneware and Slimtech Lea Ceramiche collections have obtained GREENGUARD GOLD certification, i.e. the UL standard with the strictest VOC emission limits, and are therefore able to ensure that they are as healthy as possible for the people who use and inhabit these environments. They can therefore be used in environments such as schools and health facilities, attended by sensitive individuals such as children and the elderly. GREENGUARD GOLD is a widely recognised certification required by sustainable building programmes and design and construction regulations around the world, such as LEED (international) and BREEAM (UK). UL - Lea Ceramiche products
	It is a voluntary certification that gives additional value to Lea Ceramiche products because they are manufactured according to the highest standards of sustainability and responsibility Lea Ceramiche - 40% pre consumer recycled material certificate
	Lea Ceramiche is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and of the Green Building Council ITALIA. These organizations promote the construction of buildings and other works which respect the environment as well as the health and well-being of the people who live and work within them.
	A voluntary tool, recognized within the LEED credits, that ensures maximum transparency regarding the chemical composition of Panariagroup products and the total absence of substances considered to be harmful to human health and the environment. Declare is capable of guiding the choices of designers and end consumers towards healthier and more environmentallyfriendly products. Declare. - Porcelain Tile Declare. - Laminated Porcelain Slabs with fiberglass mesh

Company quality control certification

In accordance to the ISO 9001 certification, every passage in the production process, from the arrival of the raw material to the packaging of the finished product, is verified by experienced personnel through accurate quality control. The quality of the Panariagroup production sites is audited yearly by an external agency through detailed visits.

ISO 9001 Lea Ceramiche Panariagroup

In accordance to the ISO 14001 certification, all the environmental aspects concerned in the production of our tiles are constantly monitored, guaranteeing the use of the best technologies on the market in order to reduce the environmental impact. The environmental system of the Panariagroup production sites is audited yearly by an external agency through detailed visits.

ISO 14001 Panariagroup

The EU EMAS Eco-Management and Audit Scheme for organisations requires the creation of a complete system of environmental management based on constant improvement. The system is based on the establishment of a rapport of cooperation and trust with employees, local authorities and the public. An Environmental Declaration is the final product of such process.

EMAS Fiorano Modenese
EMAS Toano
EMAS Finale Emilia