What is GBAC® STAR?
GBAC® STAR Accreditation is the cleaning industry’s solution for strategizing, strengthening, sustaining for outbreaks of infectious disease. For facilities and other places you visit, GBAC® STAR is an important indicator of their thoroughness with cleaning, disinfection, and prevention, while enabling businesses to demonstrate their commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
GBAC stands for “Global Biorisk Advisory Council” and is a specialty division of ISSA, the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. The word “STAR” was chosen because the GBAC® STAR program requires facilities and service providers to attain higher hygiene protocols to keep spaces clean and safe for occupancy.
When you enter a GBAC® STAR-accredited facility, it’s what you can’t see that counts. A facility may look and smell clean, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the space has been properly cleaned and thoroughly disinfected. The GBAC® STAR seal is reserved only for facilities that maintain proper protocols for cleaning and disinfection that produce a hygienic indoor environment. When you see the GBAC® STAR seal, you’ll have the assurance and confidence that the facility staff are properly trained and working hard in support of a high-performance cleaning and maintenance regimen. See if your facility is GBAC® STAR-accredited and make sure to look for the GBAC® STAR facility accreditation seal the next time you enter a facility.
- Proper protocols for cleaning and disinfection.
- Correct training for chemicals, equipment, and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of how germs live on high-touch surfaces.
Know that the facility has carefully PREPARED to reopen – and stay open safely! You may notice big changes or small changes. Remember that “clean” goes beyond just “looks and smells” clean. That’s why GBAC® STAR indicates that behind the scenes, cleaning and disinfection is getting done properly.
GBAC® STAR-accredited facilities know that it’s important to fully prepare for outbreaks and other biohazard situations. That’s why these facilities make proper cleaning and disinfection an ongoing management priority – not just an afterthought at the end of the business day. So regardless of any biohazard issue, a GBAC® STAR-accredited facility has the right steps in place to meet their commitment of creating safer and healthier spaces. GBAC® STAR facilities must re-accredit every year in order to demonstrate that they are still meeting the latest standards and are aware of industry best practices. Additionally, GBAC® STAR ensures that cleaning professionals undergo training in outbreak and infectious disease preparation and response. This training empowers them to handle challenging situations with confidence.
GBAC® STAR-accredited facilities have gone through a rigorous screening process to ensure they adhere to Elements that cover everything from high-level corporate commitment to regular facility inspections – and everything in between.
The GBAC® STAR Directory
From the smallest office, to the tallest high rise. From the most intimate restaurant, to the largest sports stadium. From your local daycare, to your state university.
GBAC® STAR brings a high-performance cleaning and maintenance regimen to the spaces you live, work, and visit. Check out the directory and see who has the seal!
