BS ISO 17889-1:2021

What is ISO 17889‑1 about?

ISO 17889‑1 is the first part of the multi-series standard. ISO 17889‑1 specifies sustainability requirements together with assessment methods and evaluation schemes for ceramic tiles.

ISO 17889‑1 includes relevant criteria across the product life cycle from raw material through manufacturing, use, and end-of-life management.

ISO 17889‑1 outlines the requirements for sustainable tiles and installation materials including environmental, economic, and social criteria, in order to:

• Promote the development and use of sustainable ceramic tiles and installation materials
• Guide all stakeholders in environmental responsibility throughout the supply chain for tiles and installation materials
• Provide a verifiable resource for tile product specification and for design professionals, contractors, and consumers to identify sustainable tiles and installation materials
• Increase the value of sustainable tiles and installation materials throughout the supply chain by creating greater market awareness and demand

Who is ISO 17889‑1 for?

ISO 17889‑1 on ceramic tiling systems is useful for:

• Ceramic tiles manufacturers

Why should you use ISO 17889‑1?

ISO 17889-1 specifies the environmental, economic, and social requirements that must be met in order to support the development and use of ceramic tiles.

Various sustainability management systems are mentioned in ISO 17889-1 to monitor, control, evaluate and improve the performance of ceramic tiles with regards to health and safety and environmental performance of products.

ISO 17889-1 enables you to design, manufacture, install, and use high-quality ceramic tiles by understanding the requirements for raw materials used in their manufacture. Qualitative and quantitative indicators for environmental performance, social and economic responsibility, and a system for product sustainability assessment throughout their life cycle.