The path to sustainable product choices
The BASTA system is scientifically based, with the aim of phasing out particularly dangerous substances from building and construction products.
Search service
In our database you will find over 195,000 building and construction products that achieve one of the BASTA system's grades. The database is open for anyone to search.
Open API
Connect your own tools and databases to BASTA to always have correct and updated information about an article's status from the BASTA system. The integration is free of charge.
Logbook service
Document and follow up product selection in the building and construction process. Our logbook service focuses on traceability and digitization with direct connections to FINFO, CCBuild and eBVD.
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Discover companies connected to the BASTA system
Explore over 490 companies that have chosen to register their products in BASTA's database to promote sustainable and safe material choices. Visit the company's site to see their registered products and learn more about their work for a sustainable construction industry.
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News
From B to F
Say Vilma and you probably think of the girl's name. Vilma is also an information standard for building material item information owned by Byggmaterialhandlarna. The quality assurer for the Vilma standard between sellers and buyers of building materials is Finfo, where Calle Grundkvist is CEO.
Update and clarification of criteria document
The BASTA criteria document has been updated to version V34.2.
Fall events are now published
We have now published the fall events! We are happy to present a calendar of events that we believe will suit everyone.
New criteria come into force
Today, the new and updated criteria, version V34.1, enter into force.
These criteria contain news regarding reproductive toxicity, hormone-disrupting substances, PBT, PFAS, PMT and recycled raw materials.
You can find the full article with all changes on our Criteria Change Notifications page. All affiliated companies have also received a mailing with information.
Content in building materials needs more focus
Alexandra Rosenqvist works as Sustainability Manager at Beijer Byggmaterial, Sweden's largest builders' merchant chain offering building materials and delivery for both private and corporate customers. This means that countless properties and houses in Sweden are built with materials from Beijer, which ensures that the content is not harmful to health - including through the BASTA system.