The focus on functionality, sustainability and responsible business practices in a swiftly changing environment has led to the furniture industry undergoing a profound transformation. Stakeholders now give priority to products that excel in performance while meeting rigorous environmental and social standards. This shift reflects a collective commitment to a more conscientious and eco-friendly approach to furniture production.
Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association, or BIFMA, is a non-profit organization formed to create voluntary standards that promote safe working environments while sponsoring the development and maintenance of furniture safety, performance, and sustainability standards that impact people’s lives.
Currently, BIFMA has 2 schemes that ensures the functionality & sustainability of furniture & fixtures:
Success Story:
In December 2023, SGS team helped Qianglong Furniture Co., Ltd. to obtain BIFMA LEVEL®2 certification & BIFMA COMPLIANT® registry on various seating products.
Advantages:
- Enhance buyer confidence
- Validates products & provides visibility, helping to combat rising counterfeit claims
- Plays a role in accruing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits for products
- Can use logo on products, packaging, and sales documents
Our experts are on hand to provide the support you need, devise a tailored program of testing and ensure your products meet applicable furniture standards. Accredited to UKAS, HOKLAS, CNAS and VINAS, we are a member of BIFMA (Business and International Furniture Manufacturer’s Association), KCMC (Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer’s Association) and BNBA (Bureau de Normalisation du Bois et de l’Ameublement).
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