SCS Standards Releases Revised Standard for Rigid Core Flooring

Emeryville, CA, August 13, 2026—SCS Global Services and SCS Standards and Assurance Systems announce the release of the updated SCS‑111 Certification Standard for Rigid Core Resilient Flooring and the Assure(R) Certified program underpinned by the standard. 

Version 2.1 incorporates the ASTM F3781 test method, requiring certified rigid core flooring to meet a defined edge‑strength threshold. This update delivers an independently validated measure of how floor locking technologies perform under real‑world stress increasing the trust value this

already robust certification program delivers to the market.

Rigid core flooring is one of the fastest‑growing segments in the flooring market. 

The Assure Certified program and mark build added trust with consumers, retailers, and builders in the performance and safety of the products.