The first step in choosing a factory is checking that it holds the test reports or certifications for that specific product in your market.
Our main markets are North America and Australia, where contract furniture is specified against local standards.
| Product and market | Standard or rule | What we check |
|---|---|---|
| Office seating — North America | ANSI/BIFMA X5.1 | The test standard commonly specified for general-purpose office chairs. We ask the factory for the test report of the specific model. |
| Office seating — Australia and New Zealand | AS/NZS 4438, certified by AFRDI | AS/NZS 4438 covers height-adjustable swivel chairs. AFRDI (the Australasian Furnishing Research and Development Institute) tests and certifies commercial furniture; we ask for the certificate of the specific model. |
| Upholstered furniture — California | Technical Bulletin 117-2013 | Upholstered furniture sold in California must meet the flammability requirements of TB 117-2013 and carry the required flammability label. |
| Composite wood — United States | TSCA Title VI | Hardwood plywood, MDF and particleboard, and finished goods containing them, must be TSCA Title VI compliant and labelled. |
These are examples, not a complete list. Requirements differ by product, building type and jurisdiction, and your specifier or certifier decides what applies to your project. Tell us where your project is and what your specification calls for, and we confirm what the factory holds before we quote.
We check the standards your market requires before we quote.
