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Health Product Declarations (HPD)

Demand for sustainable materials for building construction and interior design is growing, and transparency about what goes into those materials matters. A Health Product Declaration® (HPD) verified by NSF can build industry trust and opportunities for your product.

Why third-party HPD verification is important

An HPD provides the material ingredient data your clients need. But how do you build trust and confidence within your business – and among specifiers – that your product data is transparent, and meets industry expectations for health and sustainability?

The answer is independent third-party verification by an approved organization such as NSF*.

We will help you to ensure your material ingredient disclosures are accurate, complete, and aligned with the HPD Open Standard. This will help you to build:

  • Enhanced market trust: A verified HPD demonstrates transparency and accountability, enabling you to build credibility with architects, designers and sustainability-focused clients.
  • Simplified documentation: It will be easier for you to put your hands on the information you need for project bids.
  • Alignment with sustainability goals: HPD verification supports broader environmental and corporate responsibility strategies and reporting.

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How HPD verification can open the door to new business

When you are able to demonstrate HPD compliance, the path to preferred vendor status in environmentally responsible projects becomes clearer. The benefits can be far-reaching, including making it easier to:

  • Meet the requirements of architectural and design firms: Many leading firms now expect HPDs when evaluating products for healthier, more sustainable buildings. A product with an HPD is also more likely to be included in design libraries.
  • Support green building certifications: HPDs contribute directly to credits in building programs targeting LEED Certification, Living Certification (Living Building Challenge), and WELL Certification.
  • Stand out in the marketplace: Transparent, standardized health data will help you to position your products as safer and more responsible.
  • Gain deeper supply chain insight: Uncovering detailed ingredient information encourages engagement with suppliers, which can create opportunities to improve formulations, eliminate hazardous substances, and strengthen sustainability claims.

Four steps to gaining verified Health Product Declarations

When you choose HPD verification from NSF, you’ll benefit from a clear and supportive process. There are four steps:

  • 1

    Initial consultation

    We’ll kick the process off with a collaborative discussion to understand your product, its ingredients, and your goals. We’ll then create tailored guidance and clarify what you need for a successful verification.

  • 2

    Document submission

    We’ll ask you to provide us with the necessary product data, including ingredient details, supplier information, and any supporting documentation.

  • 3

    Review and feedback

    Our technical team will conduct a thorough review of the information you submit checking for completeness, consistency, and alignment with the HPD Open Standard. They’ll also provide clear, actionable feedback to help you address any gaps or questions.

  • 4

    Final verification and certificate issue

    When you’ve met all the requirements, we’ll issue the verified HPD, confirming that the product disclosure has been independently reviewed and validated.

Unsure where or how to start your HPD verification journey? 

Don’t worry. Not every client comes to us with a complete set of data or full familiarity with the HPD process. Wherever you are, we can help. We’ll walk you through the process, help you identify any data gaps and offer practical suggestions on how to fill them, and share best practice and tools.

Why NSF?

Our combination of technical rigor, personalized service, and industry trust makes HPD verification from NSF a reliable and valuable choice for any manufacturer committed to transparency and sustainability.

We can help you achieve:

  • Expanded market access
  • Increased specification and sales
  • Improved brand perception
  • Quantifiable growth.

*NSF is an Approved Verifier participant in the HPD Collaborative Third Party Verification Program.

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