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"

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"

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"

(Approved)
The Hong Kong Food and Drugs Composition and Labeling Regulations may be used to partially comply with 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 these Features, and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance.

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

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

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."

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.'

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

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.'

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"

(Approved)
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.”

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.'

(Approved.)
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.

Remove: "For foods and beverages sold or distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner, the following are displayed (per meal or item) on packaging, menus or signage". Add: "For foods and beverages sold or provided on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner, the following are displayed (per meal or item) on packaging, menus or signage"

(Approved)
The Hong Kong Food and Drugs Composition and Labeling Regulations may be used to partially comply with F44.
Note that projects must label vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron in order to comply with WELL. 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.

(Approved)
The EU Regulation No 1169/2011 is an acceptable alternative to the requirements of Feature 44. 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.

Remove: ", beverages and snacks". Add: "and beverages"

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To reduce occupant exposure to harmful contaminants that may originate from food preparation materials and eliminate surfaces that harbor pathogens.'

Remove: "Where food sold or distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner is self-serve and requires the use of serving plate, bowl, or cup, each of the following is met (as applicable)". Add: "Where food is sold or provided on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner is self-serve and requires the use of serving plate, bowl, or cup, each of the following is met (as applicable)"

Remove: "452 cm² [70 in²]". Add: "507 cm² [79 in²]"

Remove: "240 mL [8 oz]". Add "473 mL [16 oz]"

Remove: "entrée". Add: "main course"

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To reduce unintended overconsumption.'

Remove: ", in compliance with the definitions and restrictions set forth by the FDA in 21 C.F.R.§ 101.92"

Remove: "Produce is sold or distributed on the premises on a daily basis by (or under contract with) the project owner and it meets the following criteria". Add: "Produce is sold or provided on the premises on a daily basis by (or under contract with) the project owner that meets the following criteria"

Remove: "If meat, egg or dairy products are sold or distributed on the premises on a daily basis by (or under contract with) the project owner, they meet the following criteria for the humane treatment of livestock". Add: ""If meat, egg or dairy products are sold or provided on the premises on a daily basis by (or under contract with) the project owner, they meet the following criteria for the humane treatment of livestock"

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To reduce occupant exposure to pesticides or hormones, limit environmental degradation and promote humane livestock practices.'

Change “All produce sold or distributed on the premises on a daily basis by (or under contract with) the project owner meets the following criteria:” to “Produce is sold or distributed on the premises on a daily basis by (or under contract with) the project owner and it meets the following criteria:”

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To encourage the consumption of fresh foods by providing sufficient cold food storage to occupants.'

Remove:"allocated". Add: "accessible and located"

Add: "with food-bearing plants" after "A greenhouse"

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To improve access to fresh produce by providing space, infrastructure and tools for on-site food production.'

Remove: "b. Are located within 60 m [200 ft] of at least 90% of all occupants"

In Part 2a, change “Refrigerator, microwave and sink” to “Refrigerator, device for reheating food (such as microwave or toaster oven) and sink”

Remove: "Brightness contract between main rooms and ancillary spaces, such as corridors and stairwells, if present". Add: "Maximum brightness contrasts between main rooms and ancillary spaces, such as corridors and stairwells, if present. For example, projects may establish that, while still maintaining lighting variety, a main room cannot exhibit 10 times greater or lesser luminance than an ancillary space"

Remove: "Brightness contrasts between task surfaces and remote, non-adjacent surfaces in the same room". Add: "Brightness contrasts between task surfaces and remote, non-adjacent surfaces in the same room. For example, projects may establish that, while still maintaining lighting variety, a surface cannot exhibit 10 times greater or lesser luminance than another remote surface in the same room"

(Approved)
The China standard GB50024-2013 has been approved to meet the requirements of Feature 53 Part 1a.
Note that this a performance based feature and spot checks will be conducted during performance verification against the proposed China GB50024-2013 to ensure compliance.

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To support visual acuity by setting a threshold for adequate light levels and requiring luminance to be balanced within and across indoor spaces.'

Remove: " For all workstations, electric lights (which may include task lighting) provide maintained illuminance on the vertical plane of equivalent melanopic lux, greater than or equal to the lux recommendations in the Vertical (Ev) Targets for the 25-65 category in Table B1 of IES-ANSI RP-1-12. For example, Reception Desks are provided with 150 equivalent melanopic lux from the electric lights". Add: "For all workstations, electric lights (which may include task lighting) provide maintained illuminance on the vertical plane of 150 equivalent melanopic lux or greater. Projects may use the lux recommendations in the Vertical (Ev) Targets for the 25-65 category in Table B1 of IES-ANSI RP-1-12 in place of 150"

Remove: "At least one of the following requirements is met". Add: " Light models or light calculations demonstrate that at least one of the following requirements is met"

(Approved)
To increase the delivered Equivalent Melanopic Lux and fulfill Feature 54, projects may provide task lighting at workstations upon request. Projects choosing to pursue this option must demonstrate that they have sufficient funding to procure task lighting for at least 75% of the total workstations within the WELL boundary. Projects must also provide comprehensive education to employees that focuses on the benefits of task lighting and circadian lighting overall.
Note that during the Performance Verification, the project must provide a sample of these task lights and coordinate the placement and the power source at each applicable workstation prior to the lighting measurements. A sufficient number of task lights should be provided so as to not impede the site visit schedule.

In Part 1b, change “For all workstations, electric lights provide…” to “For all workstations, electric lights (which may include task lighting) provide…”

Remove: "Lamps with the following luminance in regularly occupied spaces are shielded by the angles listed below or greater". Add: "The following shielding angles (⍺ = 90 - cutoff angle) must be observed for lamps in regularly occupied spaces with luminance values in the ranges specified"

Remove: "50,000 to 500,000 cd/m²: 20°". Add: "⍺: 20° for 50,000 to 500,000 cd/m²"

Remove: "500,000 cd/m² and above: 30°". Add: "⍺: 30° for 500,000 cd/m² and above"

(Approved)
The Unified Glare Rating (UGR) value may be used in lieu of the requirements of Feature 55 as written. Specifically, the recommendations in EN 12464-1 may be used in place of Part 1. For Part 2, workstations should have a UGR of 19 (or less).

Change “At workstations and desks, the following requirement is met:” to “At workstations, desks and other seating areas, the following requirement is met:”

(Approved) Green Star Credit 12.0: Glare Reduction is an accepted equivalent for Feature 56. Compliance with the Green Star Credit requirements is sufficient to comply with the WELL feature.

(Approved)
The following glare control strategies may be used in lieu of glare requirements for atriums. Project teams may submit a plan or narrative detailing the use of a combination of the following: glare reducing film that has a solar transmittance of 10% or less, space planning to ensure workstations are set back from atrium spaces by at least 7 feet, and building orientation to reduce solar glare. Project teams must demonstrate that occupant comfort is not impacted.

In Part 1b, change “External shading systems that are controllable by the occupants or set on a timer” to “External shading systems that are set to automatically prevent glare”

In Part 2a, change “Interior window shading or blinds that are controllable by the occupants or set on a timer” to “Interior window shading or blinds that are controllable by the occupants or set to automatically prevent glare.”