Independently tested
It isn’t a claim a manufacturer makes about itself. UL tests the product and decides whether it passes.
GREENGUARD Gold certified
Cleaner air starts with what you bring home.
New cabinets shouldn’t come with a side of chemical fumes. GREENGUARD Gold is UL’s independent certification for low chemical emissions — one of the strictest indoor-air standards in the world.
What it is
A seal earned in the lab, not in the ad copy.
GREENGUARD certification is run by UL, the independent safety-science company behind the UL mark on electrical products. Certified products are tested in a lab for what they actually release into the air, then held to emission limits set by the UL 2818 standard. Gold is the stricter of its two levels.
Built for sensitive people
Gold’s limits include extra safety factors for sensitive individuals, like children and older adults.
Trusted in schools & hospitals
Gold-certified products are acceptable for use in schools and healthcare facilities — the places that can least afford poor air.
Why it matters
Your kitchen is where everyone breathes.
Cabinets are one of the biggest surfaces in a kitchen, and they stay for decades. The finishes, glues and composite panels in cabinetry can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs), like formaldehyde, into the air — that “new cabinet smell” is the giveaway.
Today’s homes are sealed tight for energy efficiency, which also means less fresh air to carry those emissions away. Choosing low-emitting cabinets is one of the simplest ways to keep what you breathe at home cleaner. Raising three boys taught us to care about what’s in the air.
Certified lines
7 of our 17 lines are GREENGUARD Gold certified.
Look for the seal as you browse. Every line we sell — certified or not — meets EPA TSCA Title VI and California Air Resources Board formaldehyde standards.
Nova Light Grey Shaker
10×10 from $3,359.50
ExploreWoodland Brown Shaker
10×10 from $3,011.00
ExploreSignature Pearl
10×10 from $2,995.50
ExplorePetit Blue Shaker
10×10 from $2,891.00
ExplorePetit Brown Shaker
10×10 from $2,906.50
ExplorePetit Sand Shaker
10×10 from $2,906.50
ExplorePetit White Shaker
10×10 from $2,891.00
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Questions
Good to know
Is every 3 Sons line GREENGUARD Gold certified?
Not every line — the certified lines are listed above, and each carries the seal on its page. All of our lines meet EPA TSCA Title VI and CARB formaldehyde standards.
How is Gold different from standard GREENGUARD?
Gold sets stricter emission limits and adds safety factors for sensitive people, which is why it’s the level accepted for schools and healthcare facilities.
Can I verify the certification?
Yes. UL lists certified products publicly — start at ul.com/gg.