Quiet Mark Certification

Quiet Mark is the independent global certification programme associated with the UK Noise Abatement Society charitable foundation (established in 1959). Through rigorous scientific testing and assessment, Quiet Mark identifies the quietest products in various categories spanning numerous sectors including building materials, commercial products, technology and home appliances.

Quiet Mark certification offers reliable and independent information about a product’s sound output and its approved noise reduction performance. This is invaluable for specifiers, designers and architects who prioritise enhancing health and wellbeing when making design or purchasing decisions.

Employing expert scientific testing and precise acoustic measurement assessments, Quiet Mark verifies the acoustic performance of products to, identifying the foremost noise reducing materials and products specifically for the building sector.

Quiet Mark certification stands as a benchmark in design specification ensuring access to cutting-edge acoustic design resources. It employs a definitive acoustic measurement system in collaboration with leading, specialist acoustic teams, including Anderson Acoustics, Head Acoustics, and Intertek. Each of these teams has been selected for their expertise in specific product categories.

The free-to-use Quiet Mark Certified products online sourcing directory is a now a "go to" acoustic resource for specifiers. It includes a wide range of market-verified acoustic products, such as surface or ceiling materials, heat pumps & ventilation, acoustic furniture, hand dryers, workplace solutions, sound masking, acoustic zoning and hundreds of other assessed products for the building sector and is updated monthly.

RIBA-Approved CPD for the Build Sector

Recognizing the challenges faced by architects, specifiers, and designers, Quiet Mark recently became a member of the RIBA CPD Providers Network. Subsequently, they introduced the first of many CPD seminars focused on acoustics. This initiative not only extends the public health mission of the UK's Noise Abatement Society charitable foundation but also promotes the specification of best practice sound design. Through these efforts, we can collectively, aim to combat noise pollution, ensuring a quieter environment for inhabitants in the years ahead.

Designed to bridge the knowledge gap in acoustic design, Quiet Mark’s RIBA-Approved CPD seminar 'What sound can do for your designs' , underscores the profound impact of sound on human health, well-being, and productivity. This CPD course equips professionals with comprehensive information on certified acoustic solutions, all of which are verified by third-party experts at Quiet Mark.

The Quiet Mark RIBA CPD seminar schedule includes power-hour sessions, followed by Q&A sessions with experts. These discussions delve into how the right sound design can positively transform any project. They encompass various applications and sectors, addressing the core principles of acoustic design and how it can fulfil a client's brief while supporting sustainability, wellbeing, productivity, and inclusivity.