Uefa

Probably from the 2004-05 season on, artifical turf pitches will be acceptable for all UEFA competition matches, provided that the playing surface fulfils the quality standards set by UEFA.

The "UEFA Approval Concept" is published in a manual, as a detailed and comprehensive statement of its requirements and recommendations for artificial turf pitches to be used for competion matches under the authority of the UEFA. The manual establishes both a technical bases for artificial grass approval for football and acts as a guide to those organisations contemplating the installation of artificial turf. The system of product approvals ensures uniformity and improves performance standards for the benefit of the game.

The UEFA-approval is needed before any artificial field can be used for UEFA competition matches. The UEFA Approval Concept results in a "UEFA Test Certificate" for pitches that conform the criteria and specification described in this manual.

Lano Sports has e.g. a UEFA Test Certifcate for its soccer quality Profoot Final 60.