Fibre Biosolubility

FBS-1 – Fibre Biosolubility is an industry trademark that has been operating in Australia since 2001.

Benefit Insulation

FBS-1 labelled products are classified as non-hazardous

Insulation products that have been demonstrated to comply with FBS-1 requirements are safe to install and use in buildings and other applications. The approval for the use of the ICANZ FBS-1 Trademark in Australia is a voluntary declaration validating that the products chemical composition falls within the range of exempted reference fibres that have been tested in accordance with the European Union Note Q Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. Insulation installers should always follow the guidance documented in the safe work method statement and the manufacturer’s instructions.

These companies have provided the necessary evidence for 2025 that the nominated products comply with FBS-1 requirements.

Company name Plant Material
Fletcher Insulation Dandenong VIC Australia Glasswool
CSR Bradford Ingleburn NSW Australia Glasswool
ROCKWOOL Malayasia Guangdong Province (Fognang County) China Rockwool
ROCKWOOL Malayasia Melak, Malaysia Rockwool
Knauf Australia Pasir Gudang, Johur Malaysia Glasswool
Knauf Australia Torfaen, South Wales, United Kingdom Glasswool
Knauf Australia St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom Glasswool

The Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand (ICANZ) is the owner of the trademark.