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Library of Standards<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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GS-1 Sanitary Paper Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-1, Edition 7.0, 2025<\/h4>
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July 30, 2025: Standard is Issued<\/strong> 
GS-1 Edition 7.0, 2025 
<\/a>Response to Comments, 2025 
<\/a>GS-1 Redlined Track Changes<\/a>
GS-1 Red-lines Final Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 28, 2025: Public Comment Period is Closed<\/strong> 
The 30-day public comment period is closed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 27, 2025: Public Comment Period is Open <\/strong>
Sanitary Paper Standard Revision Background Report <\/a>
Sanitary Paper Standard Public Comment Draft \u2013 Redline<\/a> 
Sanitary Paper Standard Public Comment Draft \u2013 Clean<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-1, Edition 6.4, 2021<\/h4>
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GS-1 Standard, 6.4, 2021<\/a> 

GS-1 Redlined Track Changes<\/a>
Response to Comments, GS-1 Revision 2021<\/a> 
Revision Summary<\/a>
Full Revision Proposal<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-1, Edition 6.3, 2020<\/h4>
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GS-1 Standard, 6.3, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-1, Edition 6.2, 2019<\/h4>
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GS-1 Standard, 6.2, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-1 Revisions, 2017-2019<\/h4>
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Notice of Issuance of Edition 6.2, 2019<\/a>
Response to Comments, 2019<\/a>
Revision Rationale, 2018<\/a>
Notice of Withdrawal of Scope Expansion Proposal, 2018<\/a>
Response to Webinar, 2018<\/a>
Life cycle and market review of the major alternative fibers for paper production, Georgia Institute of Technology, April 2017
<\/a>Revision Rationale, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-1, Edition 6.1, 2013<\/h4>
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GS-1 Standard, 6.1, 2013<\/a>
Tracked Changes, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-1, Edition 6.0, 2012<\/h4>
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GS-1 Standard, 6.0, 2012<\/a>
Notice of Issuance of Edition 6.0, 2012<\/a>
Revision Rationale, 2012<\/a>
Response to Comments, 2012<\/a>
Call for Comments, 2012<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-1, Edition 5.0, 2011<\/h4>
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GS-1 Standard, 5.0, 2011<\/a>
Revision Rationale, 2011<\/a>
Response to Comments, 2011<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-1, Edition 4.0, 2011<\/h4>
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GS-1 Standard, 4.0, 2011<\/a>
Notice of Issuance of Edition 4.0, 2011<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-1, Edition 3.0, 2010<\/h4>
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GS-1 Standard, 3.0, 2010<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-7 Printing and Writing Paper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-7, Edition 6.1, 2013<\/h4>
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GS-7 Standard, 6.1, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-8 Cleaning Products for Household Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-8, Edition 5.7, 2022<\/h4>
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GS-8 Standard, 5.7, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-8, Edition 5.6, 2021<\/h4>
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GS-8 Standard, 5.6, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-8, Edition 5.5, 2020<\/h4>
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GS-8 Standard, 5.5, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-8, Edition 5.4, 2020<\/h4>
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GS-8 Standard, 5.4, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-8, Edition 5.3, 2019<\/h4>
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GS-8, Edition 5.3, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-8, Edition 5.2, 2017<\/h4>
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GS-8, Edition 5.2, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-8, Scope Revision, 2011<\/h4>
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Notice of Scope Revision, 2011<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-8, Edition 2.0, 2007<\/h4>
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GS-8<\/a>,<\/a> Edi<\/a>tion 2.0, 2007<\/a>
Call for Comments, 2007<\/a>
Response to Comments, 2007<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-11 Paints, Coatings, Stains, and Sealers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-11, Edition 4.1, 2025<\/h4>
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GS-11, Edition 4.1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-11, Edition 4.0, 2021<\/h4>
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GS-11 Standard, 4.0, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Revision Proposal<\/a>
GS-11, Edition 4.0 with Tracked Changes<\/a>
Response to Comments, GS-11 Revision 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-11 Standard, 3.2, 2015<\/h4>
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GS-11 Standard, 3.2, 2015<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-11, Edition 2.0, 2008<\/h4>
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GS-11, Edition 2.0, 2008<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-33 Hotels and Lodging Properties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-33 Standard, 5.3, 2017<\/h4>
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GS-33 Standard, 5.3, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-33, Edition 5.2, 2014<\/h4>
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GS-33 Standard, 5.2, 2014<\/a>
GS-33 Call for Comments, 2014<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-33, Edition 5.0, 2011<\/h4>
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GS-33 Standard, 5.0, 2011<\/a>
GS-33 Bronze Transition Issuance, 2011<\/a>
GS-33 Bronze Transition Response to Comments, 2011<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-33, Edition 4.0, 2008<\/h4>
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GS-33 Standard, 4.0, 2008<\/a>
GS-33 Response to Comments, 2008<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-34 Cleaning and Degreasing Agents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-34, Edition 2.3, 2025<\/h4>
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GS-34, Edition 2.3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-34, Edition 2.2, 2017<\/h4>
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GS-34 Standard, 2.2, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-36 Adhesives for Commercial Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-36, Edition 2.2, 2025<\/h4>
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GS-36, Edition 2.2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-36 Standard, 2.1, 2013<\/h4>
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GS-36 Standard, 2.1, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-37 Cleaning Products for Industrial and Institutional Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-37 Standard, 7.8, 2022<\/h4>
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GS-37 Standard, 7.8, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-37 Standard, 7.7, 2021<\/h4>
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GS-37 Standard, 7.7, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-37 Standard, 7.6, 2020<\/h4>
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GS-37 Standard, 7.6, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-37 Standard, 7.5, 2020<\/h4>
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GS-37 Standard, 7.5, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-37 Standard, 7.4, 2019<\/h4>
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GS-37 Standard, 7.4, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-37 Standard, 7.3, 2017<\/h4>
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GS-37 Standard, 7.3, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-37 Standard, 5.0, 2009<\/h4>
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GS-37 Standard, 5.0, 2009<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-37 Standard, 4.0, 2008<\/h4>
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GS-37 Standard, 4.0, 2008<\/a>
GS-37 Notice of Issuance of Edition 4.0, 2008<\/a>
GS-37 Comparison of 3.0 and 4.0 Editions, 2009<\/a>
GS-37 Response to Comments, 2008<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-40 Floor Care Products for Industrial and Institutional Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-40, Edition 2.6, 2025<\/h4>
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GS-40, Edition 2.6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-40 Standard, 2.5, 2020<\/h4>
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GS-40 Standard, 2.5, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-40 Standard, 2.4, 2017<\/h4>
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GS-40 Standard, 2.4, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-40 Standard, 1.0, 2004<\/h4>
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GS-40 Standard, 1.0, 2004<\/a>
Response to Comments, 2004<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-41 Hand Cleaners for Industrial and Institutional Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-41 Standard, 2.4, 2022<\/h4>
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GS-41 Standard, 2.4, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-41 Standard, 2.3, 2020<\/h4>
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GS-41 Standard, 2.3, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Criteria: Hand Sanitizers Sold as Wipes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 2020 Revision: <\/strong>
Final Tracked Changes<\/a>
Final Proposed Criteria<\/a>
Response to Comments<\/a>
Background Report on Proposed Criteria<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-41 Edition 2.2, 2017<\/h4>
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GS-41 Standard, 2.2, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-41, Edition 1.1, 2006<\/h4>
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Response to Comments, 2006<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-42 Commercial and Institutional Cleaning Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-42 Edition 2.3, 2015<\/h4>
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GS-42 Standard, 2.3, 2015<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-42 Edition 2.0, 2011<\/h4>
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GS-42 Standard, 2.0, 2011<\/a>
Notice of Issuance of Edition 2.0, 2011<\/a>
Response to Comments, 2011<\/a>
Proposed Revision, 2011<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-42 Edition 1.0, 2006<\/h4>
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GS-42 Standard, 1.0, 2006<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-44 Soaps, Cleansers, and Shower Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-44 Edition 4.3, 2022<\/h4>
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GS-44 Standard, 4.3, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-44 Edition 4.2, 2020<\/h4>
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GS-44 Standard, 4.2, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Criteria: Hand Sanitizers Sold as Wipes <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 2020 Revision: <\/strong>
Final Tracked Changes<\/a>
Final Proposed Criteria<\/a>  
Response to Comments <\/a>
Background Report on Proposed Criteria <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-44 Standard, 4.1, 2013<\/h4>
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GS-44 Standard, 4.1, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-48 Laundry Care Products for Household Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-48 Standard, 1.7, 2022<\/h4>
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GS-48 Standard, 1.7, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-48 Standard, 1.6, 2021<\/h4>
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GS-48 Standard, 1.6, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-48, Edition 1.5, 2020<\/h4>
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GS-48 Standard, 1.5, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-48 Standard, 1.4, 2019<\/h4>
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GS-48 Standard, 1.4, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-48 Standard, 1.3, 2017<\/h4>
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GS-48 Standard, 1.3, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-48 Standard, 1.2, 2016<\/h4>
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GS-48 Standard, 1.2, 2016<\/a>
Response to Comments, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-49 Residential Cleaning Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-49 Edition 1.1, 2013<\/h4>
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GS-49, Edition 1.1 – 2013<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-49 Standard, 1.0, 2010<\/h4>
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GS-49 Standard, 1.0 \u2013 2010<\/a>
Notice of Issuance of Edition 1.0, 2010<\/a>
Response to Comments, 2010<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-50 Personal Care and Cosmetic Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-50 Standard, 1.3, 2022<\/h4>
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GS-50 Standard, 1.3, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-50 Standard, 1.2, 2020<\/h4>
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GS-50 Standard, 1.2, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-50 Standard, 1.1, 2013<\/h4>
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GS-50 Standard, 1.1, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-50 Standard, 1.0, 2011<\/h4>
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GS-50 Standard, 1.0, 2011<\/a>
Response to Comments, 2011<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-51 Laundry Care Products for Industrial and Institutional Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-51 Standard, 1.8, 2022<\/h4>
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GS-51 Standard, 1.8, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-51 Standard, 1.7, 2021<\/h4>
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GS-51 Standard, 1.7, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-51 Standard, 1.6, 2020<\/h4>
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GS-51 Standard, 1.6, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-51 Standard, 1.5, 2019<\/h4>
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GS-51 Standard, 1.5, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-51 Standard, 1.4, 2017<\/h4>
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GS-51 Standard, 1.4, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-51 Standard, 1.3, 2016<\/h4>
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GS-51 Standard, 1.3, 2016<\/a>
Response to Comments, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-51 Standard, 1.2, 2014<\/h4>
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GS-51 Standard, 1.2, 2014<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-52 Specialty Cleaning Products for Household Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-52 Standard, 2.7, 2022<\/h4>
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GS-52 Standard, 2.7, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-52 Standard, 2.6, 2021<\/h4>
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GS-52 Standard, 2.6, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-52 Standard, 2.5, 2020<\/h4>
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GS-52 Standard, 2.5, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-52 Standard, 2.4, 2019<\/h4>
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GS-52 Standard, 2.4, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-52 Standard, 2.3, 2017<\/h4>
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GS-52 Standard, 2.3, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-52 Standard, 2.2, 2014<\/h4>
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GS-52 Standard, 2.2, 2014<\/a>
Notice of Issuance, 2014<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-53 Specialty Cleaning Products for Industrial and Institutional Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-53 Standard, 2.8, 2022<\/h4>
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GS-53 Standard 2.8, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-53 Standard, 2.7, 2021<\/h4>
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GS-53 Standard, 2.7, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-53 Standard, 2.6, 2020<\/h4>
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GS-53 Standard, 2.6, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-53 Standard, 2.5, 2019<\/h4>
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GS-53 Standard, 2.5, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-53 Standard, 2.4, 2017<\/h4>
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GS-53 Standard, 2.4, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-53 Standard, 2.2, 2014<\/h4>
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GS-53 Standard, 2.2, 2014<\/a>
Notice of Issuance, 2014<\/a>
Revision Summary, 2015<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GS-60 Plastic Trash Bags and Can Liners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GS-60 Standard, 1.1, 2024<\/h4>
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August 20, 2024: Standard is Issued<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GS-60 Standard, 1.1, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Response to Comments, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GS-60 Redlined Track Changes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 18, 2024: Public Comment Period is Closed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 30-day public comment period is closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 18, 2024: Public Comment Period is Open<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GS-60 Standard Update Research Record<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GS-60 Proposed Standard<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GS-60 Standard, 1.0, 2023<\/h4>
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July 26, 2023: Exemption on Titanium Dioxide and Carbon Black<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical Exemption on Colorants<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 6, 2023: The Standard is Issued<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GS-60 Standard 1.0, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green Seal Response to Comments<\/a>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GS-60 Final Standard Red-Line<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 29, 2023:<\/strong> Public Comment Period is Closed <\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 60-day public comment period is closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 30, 2022: <\/strong>Public Comment Period is Open <\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GS-60 Background Report<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GS-60 Proposed Standard<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Healthy Green Schools & Colleges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Healthy Green Schools & Colleges<\/h4>
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Healthy Green Schools & Colleges Standard, 2022<\/a>
Revision Proposal, 2022
<\/a>Revision Proposal with Tracked Changes, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Withdrawn Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Withdrawn Standards<\/h4>
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Green Seal withdraws a standard in response to one or more developments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n