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Abu Dhabi-UAE: 20 January, 2015 – Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) is set to launch a number of certification schemes that focus on energy efficiency and water conservation of built environment as part of its priority to promote sustainability.
The move is aligned with QCC's Strategic Plan and supports the UAE government's agenda to promote environmentally sustainable urban development across the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Towards this objective, QCC is collaborating with the Building Code of Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA) and the Estidama Program of Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC).
While the schemes currently under development include reflective paints and coatings, low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) furniture, solar water heaters, glass, insulation and unitary air conditioners, important enhancements will also be made to existing schemes such as water fixtures, paints, adhesives and sealants, carpets and floorings, LED exterior lighting and chillers.
The announcements were made as part of QCC's participation in the eighth edition of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), the Middle East's largest gathering on future energy that is currently underway at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
Mohammed Helal Albalooshi, Marketing & Communications Director at QCC said: “In line with our responsibility to advance quality infrastructure in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, we are working closely with relevant public and private stakeholders to minimize the impact of built environment on human health and the natural environment. To achieve this goal, we engage our stakeholders from the early stages of the scheme development to ensure that manufacturers and suppliers of building materials are well aware of the quality standards and can prepare for the upcoming requirements. This process consistently ensures that the materials and technologies used in the construction industry are environmental friendly and use resources efficiently according to the globally accepted norms and standards.”
“At QCC, we aim to promote the culture of quality in Abu Dhabi and enhance the competitiveness of our economy towards achieving the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. To this end, we have launched the Abu Dhabi Environmental Performance Trustmark, which certifies that products bearing the Trustmark meet all relevant statutory requirements as well as the quality, environmental performance and safety standards,” Albalooshi added.
The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council was established in 2009 to raise the quality of Abu Dhabi's exports and products traded locally, while protecting the interests of the emirate's consumers and supporting its competitive economy. The organization's goals are achieved through enabling regulators to establish and implement product safety, legal metrology and conformity schemes. QCC also sets guidelines and benchmarks to identify and verify that the products manufactured and traded in the emirate conform to the highest quality standards.
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