Water vapour permeability

What the product must meet

Applies to

This criterion only applies to outdoor masonry paints that make ‘breathable’ or ‘water vapour permeable’ claims in their marketing material.

Exemptions

In cases of different colour shades within a family of products, only the light-coloured or white base paint or tinting base(s) need to be tested.

How it is proven

Evidence required

declaration of compliance with the relevant requirement or a justification of the non-applicability of the requirements for each of the products covered by the EU Ecolabel application. For any outdoor masonry paints included in their license application that make relevant marketing claims, the applicant shall provide copies of test reports according to relevant European or international standards.

Who checks it

Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake

Klar Cite’s reading

Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.

Type of requirement

Meet a limit or condition — e.g. a maximum emission or a minimum recycled content

Required?

Yes — must be met to carry the credential