A Declare Label is a product transparency label issued by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). It discloses the ingredients in a building product and identifies whether those ingredients comply with the Living Building Challenge Red List requirements. Signal 7 helps manufacturers achieve Declare Label certification by guiding them through ingredient disclosure, Red List screening, and documentation submission..

Manufacturers obtain a Declare Label by disclosing product ingredients, evaluating Red List chemicals, and submitting documentation to the International Living Future Institute. Signal 7 supports manufacturers throughout this process by coordinating supply chain ingredient data collection, reviewing chemical hazards, and preparing the final Declare Label submission.

A Health Product Declaration (HPD) is a standardized report that discloses the ingredients and associated health hazards of building products. HPDs follow the open standard developed by the Health Product Declaration Collaborative and are widely used by architects and designers to evaluate material health. Signal 7 prepares complete HPDs by collecting ingredient data and analyzing chemical hazards.

Architects increasingly request HPDs and Declare Labels to understand the chemical composition of building products and reduce harmful materials in projects. These transparency documents support sustainable building certifications such as LEED and the Living Building Challenge. Signal 7 helps manufacturers prepare these disclosures so their products can be confidently specified.

The Living Building Challenge Red List identifies chemicals considered harmful to human health and the environment. Products used in Living Building Challenge projects must avoid these chemicals or disclose them transparently. Signal 7 performs Red List screening to help manufacturers identify restricted chemicals and develop safer material alternatives.

Removing Red List chemicals typically requires reviewing product formulations, evaluating supplier ingredient disclosures, and identifying safer alternative materials. Signal 7 works with manufacturers and suppliers to analyze product chemistry and identify viable substitutions that maintain product performance while improving material health.

Preparing a Health Product Declaration requires detailed ingredient information from the supply chain, including chemical composition, hazard data, and concentration ranges. Signal 7 works directly with manufacturers and suppliers to collect ingredient data, verify chemical hazards, and prepare HPDs that meet the Health Product Declaration Collaborative standard.

Many types of building products can pursue Declare Labels and Health Product Declarations, including flooring, insulation, lighting systems, ceiling systems, furniture, and interior finishes. Signal 7 works with manufacturers across a wide range of building product sectors to improve transparency and support sustainable product certifications.

The timeline depends on the complexity of the product and the availability of ingredient data from suppliers. Many projects take several weeks to a few months to complete. Signal 7 helps streamline the process by coordinating supply chain outreach and preparing documentation efficiently.

Material transparency allows architects, designers, and building owners to understand the chemical composition of products used in buildings. This helps reduce exposure to harmful substances and supports healthier indoor environments. Signal 7 helps manufacturers disclose product ingredients and improve material health so their products can meet the transparency expectations of modern architecture and sustainability programs.