Health Product Declaration Services
What Are Green Seal’s Health Product Declaration (HPD) Services?
Our Health Product Declaration (HPD) Services enable companies to enhance ingredient transparency while safeguarding proprietary formulations. As an approved HPD preparer and third-party verifier, we help manufacturers contribute to LEED v5 credits and the WELL Building standard.
Why HPDs Matter for More Sustainable Buildings
- Transparency & Trust:HPDs detail ingredients and potential health impacts
- LEED Advantage:A verified HPD counts as 1.5 of the 5 qualified products needed to earn the LEED v4.1 Material Ingredient Reporting credit, rather than the 1 product a non-verified HPD report is worth
- Market Differentiation:Verified HPDs demonstrate your commitment to healthier materials and your dedication to the environment and human health in an increasingly competitive market
Our HPD Services at a Glance
Preparing your Health Product Declaration with Us
How it Works
If your product is Green Seal-certified, you can simply set up an HPD Builder online account that includes Builder Tokens and Green Seal will take care of the rest. For uncertified products, the process is:
- Fill out your application, create your HPD Builder account , purchase your HPDC builder tokens , and send us your completed HPD preparation package checklist.
- We’ll reach out to your raw material suppliers and build your HPD report.
- We’ll send you a draft to review and then publish your final HPD Report in the HPD Public Repository
BONUS:Relevant product types receive a complimentary formula prescreen to our Standard for Paints, Coatings, Stains and Sealers (GS-11) and a discounted rate for full certification.
Green Seal Health Product Declaration (HPD) Report Verification
Benefits of Third-Party Verified HPDs
Third-party verified HPDs offer a higher level of confidence that the information they contain is complete and compliant with the HPD Open Standard. During verification, we’ll ensure that your report fully complies with the HPD Open Standard and LEED. Once verified:
- Your HPD report will count toward a multi-attribute score of up to 3 (2 in human health and 1 in ecosystem health) in the LEED v5 Building Product Disclosure and Optimization credit
- Your HPD report will receive a third-party verified button at the bottom of Section 1. For HPDs prepared according to HPD Open Standard versions 2.3 and higher, a ‘Third-Party Verified’ logo with a blue checkmark will also appear at the top of your HPD report
How it Works
Our Customer Success team will support you every step of the way.
- Fill out your application and send us your completed HPD verification application package.
- We’ll review your documentation and complete the HPD Collaborative’s verification checklist.
- We’ll send you the results of our review and give you the chance to provide any additional documentation or updates to your report. Once verified, your HPD report will receive a “Third-Party Verified” logo with a blue checkmark at the top.
BONUS:Relevant product types receive a complimentary formula prescreen to our Standard for Paints, Coatings, Stains and Sealers (GS-11) and a discounted rate for full certification.
HPD Reports are valid for 3 years and can be verified at any point. When the original report expires, the new report will need to be verified by Green Seal. In the interim, HPD Reports need to be updated to reflect any formula changes. If changes occur for a product with a current HPD Report, please notify us for complimentary updates.
We can either prepare your report or verify your report but cannot do both. To maintain impartiality, the same organization cannot verify a report that it prepared. HPDC’s website includes a list of other organizations that are approved for HPD preparation and verification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is an HPD?
A standardized, transparent document detailing product ingredients, potential health effects, and material sourcing relevant for building certifications.
Who can use HPD Services?
HPD Preparation is open to all manufacturers. HPD Verification is available for third-party HPD reports needing compliance validation.
How does an HPD affect LEED credits?
A verified HPD counts as 1.5 products toward the LEED v4.1 Material Ingredients credit, 0.5 products more than a non-verified HPD.
How long is an HPD valid?
Each HPD remains valid for 3 years, with complimentary interim updates for product formula changes.
