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WELL Addenda

WELL ADDENDA

Review the complete list of addenda changes made to the WELL Building Standard.

Feature 26: Enhanced material safety

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017

Remove: “products by cost (including furnishings, built-in furniture, all interior finishes and finish materials”. Add: “all furnishings, built-in furniture, interior finishes, and finish materials (calculated by cost)"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "At least 25% of products by cost (including furnishings, built-in furniture, all interior finishes and finish materials) meet some combination of the certifications described in requirements b and c".


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "At least one of the following requirements is met". Add: "At least 25% of products by cost (including furnishings, built-in furniture, all interior finishes and finish materials) meet one or more of the following requirements"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "The project completes all Imperatives in the Materials Petal under the Living Building Challenge 3.0". Add: "Have a Declare: Living Building Challenge Red List Free, Declare: Living Building Challenge Compliant, or Living Product Challenge label"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "At least 25% of products by cost (including furnishings, built-in furniture, all interior finishes and finish materials) are Cradle to Cradle™ Material Health Certified with a V2 Gold or Platinum or V3 Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Material Health Score". Add: "Have a Cradle to Cradle™ Material Health Certified with a V2 Gold or Platinum or V3 Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Material Health Score."


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "At least 25% of products by cost (including furnishings, built-in furniture, all interior finishes and finish materials) have no GreenScreen® Benchmark 1, List Translator 1 or List Translator Possible 1 substances over 1,000 ppm, as verified by a qualified Ph.D. toxicologist or Certified Industrial Hygienist". Add: "Have no GreenScreen® Benchmark 1, List Translator 1 or List Translator Possible 1 substances over 1,000 ppm, as verified by a qualified Ph.D. toxicologist or Certified Industrial Hygienist"


Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To minimize the impact of hazardous building material ingredients on indoor air quality and protect the health of manufacturing and maintenance workers.'


Verification type
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016

Add Contractor Letter of Assurance as required documentation, add Owner Letter of Assurance as required documentation.


Feature 27: Antimicrobial activity for surfaces

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

In part title, remove: "Locker Room". Add: "Changing Room". In part description, remove: "locker rooms". Add: "changing rooms"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "that has an output of at least 4 mW/cm²" after "UV cleaning device"


Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To reduce occupant exposure to both harmful pathogens and hazardous cleaning agents.'


Verification type
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016

Add annotated architectural drawing or operations schedule as required documentation, remove architect Letter of Assurance.


Feature 28: Cleanable environment

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

In part title, remove: "Locker Rooms". Add: "Changing Rooms". In part description, remove: "locker rooms". Add: "changing rooms"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "Free of sharp internal angles, corners and crevices". Add: "Free of crevices and other hard-to-reach places"


Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To reduce occupant exposure to pathogens on high-touch surfaces.'


Verification type
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016

Add on-site spot checks as required verification.


Verification type
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016

Add Contractor Letters of Assurance as required documentation.


Feature 29: Cleaning equipment

Type Description
Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To reduce occupant exposure to both harmful pathogens and hazardous chemicals through the use of high quality cleaning equipment and the proper storage of cleaning agents.'


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016

Remove Part 1b. Update part lettering by changing “c. Mops do not have to be wrung by hand.” to “b. Mops do not have to be wrung by hand”, and changing "d. Vacuum cleaners contain filters with a HEPA rating." to "c. Vacuum cleaners contain filters with a HEPA rating."


Feature 30: Fundamental water quality

Type Description
Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Oct, 2018

ISO 7027-1:2016 has been accepted as an alternative for the Performance Verification testing equipment and method requirements of Feature 30, Part 1.
Please note that ISO 7027-compliant devices must be capable of displaying results in NTU and all results must be reported in NTU.
Also note that this equivalency does not authorize project teams to select, request, or dispute the specific testing methodology used during performance testing for a project.


Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To limit the presence of sediment and water-borne pathogens in water designated for human contact.'


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016

In Part 1, change “Turbidity of the water sample is less than 0.3 NTU” to “Turbidity of the water sample is less than 1.0 NTU”.


Feature 31: Inorganic contaminants

Type Description
Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To limit the presence of inorganic contaminants in drinking water.'


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016

Change “All water being delivered to the project area for human consumption meets the following limits:” to “All water being delivered to the project area for human consumption (at least one water dispenser per project) meets the following limits:


Feature 32: Organic contaminants

Type Description
Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To limit the presence of organic contaminants in drinking water.'


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016

Change “All water being delivered to the project area for human consumption meets the following limits:” to “All water being delivered to the project area for human consumption (at least one water dispenser per project) meets the following limits:


Feature 33: Agricultural contaminants

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018

For Part 2a, remove: "10 mg/L as nitrogen". Add "11 mg/L as nitrogen"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

Remove "Nitrate less than 10 mg/L nitrogen". Add "Nitrate less than 50 mg/L (10 mg/L as nitrogen)"


Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To limit the presence of agricultural contaminants in drinking water.'


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016

Change “All water being delivered to the project area for human consumption meets the following limits:” to “All water being delivered to the project area for human consumption (at least one water dispenser per project) meets the following limits:


Feature 34: Public water additives

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018

In part description, remove: "and showers/baths" after "…(at least one water dispenser per project)"


Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To limit the presence of certain disinfectants, disinfection byproducts and fluoride in drinking water.'


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016

Change “All water being delivered to the project area for human consumption or showers/baths meets the following limits:” to “All water being delivered to the project area for human consumption (at least one water dispenser per project) and showers/baths meets the following limits:


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016

Change “All water being delivered to the project area for human consumption meets the following limits:” to “All water being delivered to the project area for human consumption (at least one water dispenser per project) meets the following limits:


Feature 35: Periodic water quality testing

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018

For Part 2a, remove: "water quality parameters listed in the WELL Building Standard". Add: ", at minimum, water quality parameters listed in Feature 35 Part 1 of the WELL Building Standard"


Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To maintain high quality water through regular water quality monitoring and remediation.'


Interpretation
Type: Interpretation
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016
Inquiry: Feature 35 (Periodic Water Quality Testing) Part 1 (Quarterly Testing) requires the project team to test for metals/metalloids on a quarterly basis. How should this testing be conducted?
Ruling: Testing procedures must follow the testing protocol outlined in the WELL Performance Verification Guidebook for Feature 31 (Inorganic Contaminants). If possible, sample points that have not been selected in the previous three quarters should be used.

Feature 36: Water treatment

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018

For Part 3, remove: "to remove microbial cysts". Add: "to remove or reduce microbial cysts"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "or showers/baths"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "or showers/baths"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "or showers/baths"


Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To improve water quality by requiring the use of water treatment systems.'


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016

In Part 2a, remove "Filter rated to remove suspended solids." And replace with "Filter rated to remove suspended solids with pore size 1.5 µm or less."


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016

In Part 3b, remove "NSF filter rated to remove" and replace with "Filter rated by the NSF to remove"


Feature 37: Drinking water promotion

Type Description
Alternative Adherence Path
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

For regularly occupied spaces that are not within 30 meters (100 feet) of a drinking water station, pitchers of filtered water and glasses may be provided that are monitored and refilled through the day. The Operations Schedule for the project must include information regarding the provision (location and quantities) of water and the monitoring and refilling of pitchers if this strategy is used.


Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To promote the consumption of water by making high quality drinking water easily accessible to occupants.'


Feature 38: Fruits and vegetables

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017

For Part 1b, add: "(containing no added sugar)" after "...options are fruits"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "If solid foods are sold or distributed" before "on a daily basis". Add: "If foods are sold or provided"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "Salad bar or a similar salad-providing section which is positioned away from the walls, allowing 360° access". Add: "Salad bar or similar salad-providing section, positioned in a visible and accessible location"


Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables by making fruits and vegetables easily accessible to occupants.'


Feature 39: Processed foods

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018

For Part 6e, remove: "No individually sold, single-serving, non-beverage food item contains more than 30 g of sugar". Add: "No non-beverage food item contains more than 30 g of sugar per serving"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018

For Part 6b, remove: "food and snack items offered". Add: "foods"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018

For Part 6c, remove: "In any foods that contain a grain flour, whole grain is the primary ingredient by weight". Add: "In at least 50% of food offerings where a grain flour is the primary ingredient by weight, a whole grain must be the primary ingredient"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018

For Part 4b, remove: "elementary and up to 360 mL [12 oz] portions for middle school students". Add: "early education and up to 360 mL [12 oz] portions for primary school students"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

In part title, remove: "High School". Add: "Secondary School"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

In part description, remove: "high school students". Add: "secondary school students"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

In part title, remove: "Elementary and Middle School". Add: "Early Education and Primary School"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

In part description, remove: "elementary and middle school students". Add: "early education and primary school students"


Alternative Adherence Path
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017

For projects that have an existing food and beverage contract in place and are not able to comply with the requirements of Part 1 or Part 2, the following requirements are met:
1) Occupants are educated about the impact of highly processed ingredients and foods through permanent signage displayed on-site or at point-of-decision
2) Foods that have more than 30 g of sugar per serving and beverages that have more than 30 g of sugar per container have prominent labels at point-of-decision to indicate sugar content.

Project teams that seek to use this strategy must submit evidence of an existing contractual agreement and are subject to an on-site visual inspection by the WELL Assessor.


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "No individually sold, single-serving, non-beverage food item contains more than 30 g of sugar". Add: "No non-beverage food item contains more than 30 g of sugar per serving"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "In any foods" before "where a grain flour". Add: "In 50% of food offerings"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "All foods, beverages, snacks and meals sold or distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner do not contain". Add: "All foods, beverages, snacks and meals sold or provided on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner, including in vending machines, do not contain"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "All foods, beverages, snacks and meals sold or distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner meet the following conditions". Add: "All foods, beverages, snacks and meals sold or provided on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner, including in vending machines, meet the following conditions"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "No beverage with more than 30 grams of sugar per container is sold or distributed through catering services, vending machines, or pantries. Bulk containers of 1.9 L (2 quart) or larger are exempt from this requirement". Add: "Beverages do not contain more than 30 g of sugar per container. Bulk containers of 1.9 L (2 quart) or larger are exempt from this requirement"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "In beverage vending machines and on food service menus, at least 50% of slots or listings are products that have 15 g of sugar or less per 240 mL [8 oz] serving". Add: "At least 50% of beverages have 1 g of sugar or less per 16 mL [1.87 g of sugar or less per 1 oz]"


Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To help occupants avoid highly-processed ingredients and foods.'


Feature 40: Food allergies

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018

In 24 Oct, 2016 EP, remove: "these Features" after "…applicable documentation to comply with". Add: "this Feature"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018

In 24 Oct, 2016 EP, add: "Freshly prepared food also needs to comply with the labelling requirements." after "…Performance Verification to verify compliance."


Alternative Adherence Path
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 15 Aug, 2018

For Feature 40 Part 1, in lieu of allergen labelling, projects may have food allergen experts on their staff. All kitchen, cafeteria, or similar staff should have the option to participate in allergen training at no cost and at least one trained staff member must be present at all shifts to prompt individuals to report any potential allergies to staff. As part of the Documentation Review, projects should provide an example certificate of completion for staff members who have completed the food allergy training. Signage is subject to a spot check during performance review.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 06 May, 2018

The Japanese Allergen Labelling regulations (Cabinet Office Ordinance No. 45, 2011; Cabinet Office Ordinance No. 46 of 2011; and Notification No. 71 of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in 2001) may be used to partially comply with requirements of Feature 40.
Note that projects must label all foods that contain fish, shellfish, soy, and tree nuts. Also, note that projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with this Feature and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance.


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

For Part 1i, remove: "Gluten, in compliance with the definitions and restrictions set forth by the FDA in 21 C.F.R. § 101.91". Add: "Gluten"


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 21 Aug, 2017

The definition of gluten by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) 'Standards for gluten free food and low gluten food and their labelling requirements' may be used.


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "All food sold or distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner are clearly labeled to indicate if they contain the following allergens". Add: "All foods sold or provided on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner are clearly labeled on packaging, menus, signage, or electronic media to indicate if they contain the following allergens"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "consumption of or contact with" after "to help occupants avoid"


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017

The Hong Kong Food and Drugs Composition and Labeling Regulations are accepted as an alternative to the requirements of Feature 40. The project will need to label all foods (rather than only cereals) that contain gluten in order to comply with WELL. Note that projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with this Feature, and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

The EU Regulation No 1169/2011 is an acceptable alternative to the requirements of Feature 40. Note that projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with this Feature, and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance. Freshly prepared food also needs to comply with the labelling requirements.


Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To help occupants avoid potential food allergens.'


Feature 41: Hand washing

Type Description
Alternative Adherence Path
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 15 Aug, 2018

As an alternative to Feature 41 Part 3, projects with existing sinks that are not undergoing renovation may be allowed a 1 inch flexibility range in meeting the sink column of water dimensions. Projects must commit to purchasing compliant sinks during next renovation or upgrade.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018

The Global GreenTag Standard v4.0 and PhD Methodology are not accepted as alternatives for the requirements of Feature 41 Part 1 because the requirements of GreenTag do not match those of these WELL features.


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

Add: " One of" before "the following"
Add: "b. Bar soap with a soap rack that allows for drainage"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "Fragrance-free non-antibacterial soap" Add: "Fragrance-free hand soap in accordance with the Cleaning, Disinfection and Hand Hygiene Product section in Table A4 in Appendix C"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: ", at a minimum," after "provided"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "The" before "sink column"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "Since liquid soap in bulk refillable dispensers is prone to bacterial contamination, utilizing sealed liquid soap cartridges reduces the possibility for bacterial contamination and significantly reduces bacteria on hands whereas contaminated refillable dispensers increase bacteria on hands after handwashing. Handwashing sinks should also provide sufficient room for washing one’s hands without touching the sink sides, to prevent possible recontamination." after "than using air dryers."


Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To reduce pathogen transmission by providing accessible and sanitary hand washing facilities.'


Feature 42: Food contamination

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: ", fish, or poultry" after "raw meat"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "raw foods (uncooked meat, fish and poultry)". Add: "raw meat, fish and poultry"


Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To minimize occupant exposure to food-borne pathogens by providing safe food storage.'


Verification type
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016

Add Owner Letter of Assurance as required documentation, remove Architect Letter of Assurance.


Feature 44: Artificial ingredients

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018

In 24 Oct, 2016 EP, add: "Freshly prepared food also needs to comply with the labelling requirements." after "…Performance Verification to verify compliance."


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018

In 24 Oct, 2016 EP, remove: "these Features" after "…applicable documentation to comply with". Add: "this Feature"


Feature 43: Artificial ingredients

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018

In 26 Jul 2017 EP, remove: "these Features" after "…applicable documentation to comply with". Add: "this Feature"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018

In 26 Jul, 2017 EP, add: "Freshly prepared food also needs to comply with the labelling requirements." after "…Performance Verification to verify compliance."


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

The EU Regulation No 1169/2011 may be used to comply with the requirements of Feature 43 regarding labeling for artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners. Note that projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with this Feature, and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance. Freshly prepared food also needs to comply with the labelling requirements.


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "All food sold or distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner are labeled to indicate if they contain the following". Add: "All foods sold or provided on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner are clearly labeled on packaging, nearby menus or signage to indicate if they contain the following"


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017

The Hong Kong Food and Drugs Composition and Labeling Regulations may be used to partially comply with requirements of Feature 43. The project must label monosodium glutamate (MSG), hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite, and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), (rather than only listing ingredients as flavors or preservatives), in order to comply with WELL. Note that projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with these Features, and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017

The China Standards ‘General Rules for Pre-packaged Food Labeling’ (GB7718--2011) and ‘Standard for the Use of Food Additives’ (GB2760-2014) have been approved as acceptable alternatives for F43.
Note that projects must provide signage that clearly indicates: "The following additives have not been evaluated - brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, monosodium glutamate (MSG), hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), and sulfite.”


Intent
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To help occupants avoid artificial colors, sweeteners and preservatives in food.'


Alternative Adherence Path
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 06 May, 2016

For projects located in India, the requirements for Feature 43 may be met by providing labeling for all high-shelf life packaged foods in addition to freshly prepared food items offered on-site. Foods must be labeled with the additives outlined by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Up to 30% of the low-shelf life packages goods prepared off site may be exempted from artificial substance labeling, but must include clear signage that they have not been evaluated for artificial ingredients or food additives. The latest version of the FSSAI regulation must be made available to building users upon request.


Feature 44: Nutritional information

Type Description
Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Oct, 2018

The Nutrition Labeling Standard under the Health Promotion Act issued by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 44, Part 1 for Japan. Note that projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with these Features and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance. Projects must label the nutritional information outlined in the Nutrition Labeling Standard under the Health Promotion Act for all non-packaged and packaged foods.