The Good Materials Selection Guidelines were officially released during the 2025 Building Materials Industry Conference held on December 3, providing material support for the construction of “Good Houses.”

As the first standard for selecting good materials in the building materials industry, the guidelines will officially come into effect on January 1, 2026, providing a unified scientific basis to ensure quality materials for “Good Houses” from the source.

The standard defines the basic principles for material selection, an indicator system, grading rules, and labeling requirements, outlining the four core technical indicators that good materials must meet: health, safety, green performance, and quality.

The health indicator focuses on non/low volatile organic compounds (VOCs), antibacterial and anti-mold properties, and other related performance.

The safety indicator covers requirements for fire resistance, seismic performance, and durability.

The green indicator emphasizes energy conservation and carbon reduction throughout the material’s lifecycle.

The quality indicator focuses on improving material performance and ensuring product traceability.

At the same time, the standard classifies good materials into three levels: AAA, AAAA, and AAAAA, with AAA exceeding current standards, AAAA surpassing the industry average, and AAAAA meeting international advanced standards.

The guidelines aim to regulate enterprises while also serving consumers.

Moving forward, the building materials industry will accelerate the development of material selection standards for key products in line with the guidelines, promoting clear labeling of material grades, making material selection simpler and more convenient for consumers.

Editor: Zhang Hanwen

Reviewer: Shen Yulu, Li Yuemei