Awards and Certifications
nobilia meets the most stringent guidelines for quality, environment and energy standards. Our composite wood products, component parts and finished goods are compliant with the Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products (TSCA, Title VI). nobilia is also CARB 2 compliant.
Blauer Engel (Blue Angel ECO Label)
In July 2012, the company was the first – and to date only – kitchen furniture manufacturer awarded the environmental seal “Der Blaue Engel” (blue angel). This mark of the German Federal Environmental Agency promotes the concerns of environmental and health protection as well as consumer protection. The products and services which are distinguished are those -when viewed holistically – which are particularly environmentally friendly and at the same time meet the high standards for occupational health and safety as well as usability. The “Blaue Engel” (blue angel) was awarded to the following ranges: 253, 312, 317, 351,371, 382, 406, 526, 545, 555, 566, 615, 648, 706, 808, 917, 977 and 985.
CarB2
Composite wood products must be labeled as TSCA Title VI compliant. These products include hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard, and particleboard, as well as household and other finished goods containing these products.
Certified Management System
On a regular basis, TÜV Rheinland / LGA InterCert reviews and certifies our quality management system according to ISO 9001, our environmental management system according to ISO 14001 and our energy management system according to ISO 50001. // The ISO 9001 norm establishes the standards for a quality management system in order to satisfy customer requirements and ensure product quality. The ISO 14001 norm for environmental management systems helps improve a company’s environmental performance. Companies can continuously improve their energy efficiency with the energy management norm ISO 50001. All three norms are globally recognized standards. // We will gladly provide you with our Quality and Environmental Policy, please contact us to request this.
Climate Agreement Of The Furniture Industry
In 2016 the DGM (German quality control association) initiated the “Climate Agreement for the Furniture Industry” and nobilia is an established member. For the CO2 footprint to gradually be reduced and ideally neutralized, it is important to nobilia to take a pioneering role in making this topic public and raising awareness.
Emission Class DGM (GERMAN QUALITY CONTROL ASSOCIATION)
Having met all award requirements, nobilia’s kitchen furniture was awarded the highest emissions class of A by the Deutschen Gütegemeinschaft Möbel e.V. (German quality control association).
Gogreen Certificate
The entire mail and package dispatch is taken care of by the CO2 neutral GOGREEN services of the German postal service and DHL. With this, nobilia offsets the CO2 emissions created during transport. The offset is certified through an independent certification company (Societé Général de Surveillance, SGS) according to ISO 14064.
“GOLDEN M”
This seal of quality is awarded by the Deutschen Gütegemeinschaft Möbel e. V. (German quality control association). The stringent requirements of the DGM (German quality control association) lie far above the national and international guidelines and distinguish products with above-average quality. Quality tested furniture must be sturdy, safe, made to last and well crafted – and it is not allowed to contain any substances that are hazardous to health. Careful tests and strict controls ensure that furniture with the RAL seal of quality meet the extensive requirements. // The “Golden M” is recognized both nationally and internationally as one of the most important certificates of quality awarded according to the absolute strictest criteria. It offers consumers the security of first-class quality products and environmentally friendly manufacturing practices. The many years of intensive collaboration between the DGM (German quality control association), the German Verbraucherzentrale (consumer protection agency) and the Stiftung Warentest (German independent consumer testing organization) is an important confidence basis for consumers.
GS Quality Seal For Tested Safety
This certificate is awarded by LGA Nürnberg (furniture testing institute). The LGA belongs to the TÜV Rheinland Group and is Europe’s largest and most important furniture testing institute. The GS quality seal for tested safety is a voluntary safety seal that has meaning far beyond the borders of Germany. In the area of consumers and occupational health and safety, it provides the guarantee that the safety requirements have been met and are regularly reviewed by an independent institute such as the LGA. LGA product certification for furniture, furniture parts, components and accessories is a recognition mark for tested and monitored quality and product safety.
PEFC /04-31-1281
Since July 2009 nobilia is the first ever kitchen manufacturer certified in accordance with PEFC (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes). In this way, nobilia documents its dedication to an environment worth living in as well as responsibility in handling the valuable raw material wood. Since the derived timber products processed all come from sustainably managed forests and controlled sources. Forest certification provides the guarantee that the wood products that consumers purchase are not coming from questionable sources nor from overexploitation but come from managed semi-natural forests. By applying for PEFC certification, nobilia kitchens demonstrates to the customers a responsibility for our environment.
RKT Recycling Certificate
In Germany, we participate in the RKT (Recycling Kontor Transportverpackungen) return and recycling system. We thus ensure that our packaging is gathered, collected, and recycled in accordance with the packaging laws.
Red Dot Design Award
The Red Dot Design Award is a German international design prize awarded by Red Dot GmbH & Co. KG. There are prize categories for product design, brands and communication design, and design concept.
Blauer Engel (Blue Angel ECO Label)
In July 2021, nobilia was the first – and to date the only – kitchen furniture manufacturer awarded the environmental seal “Der Blaue Engel” (blue angel). This mark of the German Federal Environmental promotes the concerns of environmental and health protection as well as consumer protection.
CarB2
For composite wood products, nobilia uses only derived timber products that meet the stringent U.S. EPA Formaldehyde Emissions Standard of the TSCA Title VI Toxic Substances Control Act. The maximum permissible values from TSCA Title VI correspond to the CARB2 (California Air Resources Board) standard from California.
Certified Management System
On a regular basis, TÜV Rheinland / LGA InterCert reviews and certifies our quality management system according to ISO 9001, our environmental management system according to ISO 14001 and our energy management system according to ISO 50001. All three norms are globally recognized standards, and we will gladly provide you with our Quality and Environmental Policy
Climate Agreement Of The Furniture Industry
In 2016 the DGM (German quality control association) initiated the ”Climate Agreement for the Furniture Industry” and nobilia is an established member. In order for the CO2 footprint to gradually be reduced and ideally neutralized, it is important for nobilia to take a pioneering role in making this topic public and raising awareness.
Emission Class DGM (German Quality Control Association)
Having met all award requirements, nobilia’s kitchen furniture was awarded the highest emissions class of A by the Deutschen Gütegemeinschaft Möbel e.V. (German quality control association). The RAL emission label informs consumers about emission of harmful substances and protects them from health hazards.
GoGreen Certificate
The entire mail and package dispatch is taken care of by the CO2 neutral GoGreen services of the German postal service and DHL. With this, nobilia offsets the CO2 emissions created during transport. The offset is certified through an independent certification company (Societé Général de Surveillance, SGS) according to ISO 14064.
“GOLDEN M”
The DGM Deutsche Gütegemeinschaft Möbel (German furniture quality seal) has tested nobilia in accordance with RAL-GZ 430. Following this test, nobilia was awarded the RAL quality seal, the “Golden M,” which is recognized globally as one of the most important certificates of quality awarded according to the absolute strictest criteria.
GS Quality Seal For Tested Safety
This certificate is awarded by LGA Nürnberg (furniture testing institute). The LGA belongs to the TÜV Rheinland Group and is Europe’s largest and most important furniture testing institute. The GS quality seal for tested safety is a voluntary safety seal that has meaning far beyond the borders of Germany.
PEFC /04-31-1281
In July 2009, nobilia became the first-ever kitchen manufacturer certified in accordance with PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes). This forest certification provides the guarantee that the wood products that consumers purchase are not coming from questionable sources nor from overexploitation. To request our PEFC certificate, please send an email to [email protected].
RKT Recycling Certificate
In Germany, we participate in the RKT (Recycling Kontor Transportverpackungen) return and recycling system. We thus ensure that our packaging is gathered, collected, and recycled in accordance with the packaging laws.
Red Dot Design Award
The distinction “Red Dot” has become established internationally as one of the most sought-after seals of quality for good design, and we are proud to have won several Red Dot awards for product design over the past several years.
Xtra Hob
Hob
Red Dot 2024
Xtra Ceramic
Kitchen Counter
Red Dot 2022
Xtra
Worktop
Red Dot 2018
