Euro Veritas, UK accreditated from BAR-UK provides BIFMA Compliance Certification as per their indigenous Procedure / Scheme No. EVL/BIF/C-A/3020/C-4.
Euro Veritas, UK accreditated from BAR-UK does not have any association of any sort with company known as BIFMA.
The Standards mentioned herein have been developed and published by BIFMA. But verification and audit for compliance against these standards are done by Euro Veritas, UK independently, and issuance of a Compliance Certificate is done as per the Procedure- EVL/BIF/C-A/3020/C-4.
Euro Veritas, UK will not accept any contest / challenge on this regard.
BIFMA Compliance Certification from Euro Veritas, UK
BIFMA's standards are applicable globally & these standards have been acknowledged & implemented by many furniture companies. Now BIFMA Compliance Certification [Euro Veritas, UK as per Procedure / Scheme No. EVL/BIF/C-A/3020/C-4] is accepted as parameter of furniture quality & safety international. [Euro Veritas, UK as per Procedure / Scheme No. EVL/BIF/C-A/3020/C-4] provides BIFMA compliance auditing services for different BIFMA standards.
BIFMA is known to be an organization that gives an effectual forum for members to cooperate and collaborate on suitable industry problems.
BIFMA is known to develop voluntary product and industry standards that support secure, healthy and sustainable environments; publish key industry statistics; advocate for legislation and government rules that has a direct impact on the health of the furniture industry; and facilitate significant communication and knowledge to maintain the core services and the industry we serve.
Scope Of BIFMA
• The various standards developed and published from BIFMA demands the organizations to meet multiple levels of performance
• The BIFMA developed is applicable to all types of furniture companies irrespective of their size, shape, turnover, etc such as
• Seating items and Non-Seating Items like Tables.
• Desking system.
• Seating and accessories.
• Movable walls.
• System furniture and much more without limitations.
• It is also applicable to raw materials manufactured which are used in the manufacturing of furniture.
[Euro Veritas, UK provides Compliance Auditing and Certification for the various BIFMA released standards as per Procedure / Scheme No. EVL/BIF/C-A/3020/C-4]. Euro Veritas, UK dos not have any association with BIFMA.
Benefits of BIFMA Compliance Certification- from Euro Veritas, UK
• Helps with an overall compliance
• Helps your internal system achieve sustainable management objectives
• Establishes a path for continuous enhancement.
• Establishes your leadership credentials and reputation within the furniture industry
• Assures clients and stakeholders that your certified products are complying to industry-leading social, environmental and economic standards
• Supports you meet state and federal procurement necessities
BIFMA Compliance certification from Euro Veritas, UK is a voluntary certification scheme for business and institutional furniture manufacturers. The standards from BIFMA establishes measurable criteria for multiple levels of achievement and performance for manufacturers at different stages of their sustainability journey. Manufacturers that achieve compliance certification from Euro Veritas, UK demonstrate to the marketplace that their products, manufacturing facilities and company policies have met stringent third-party sustainability requirements.
BIFMA Compliance certification teaches organizations to pursue credits in four categories:
Materials,
Energy and Atmosphere,
Human and Ecosystem Health, and
Social Responsibility.
Each category features prerequisites as well as credits related to products, manufacturing facilities and the organization as a whole.
Based on the points accumulated, manufacturers can earn one of three possible levels of certification:
• level 1 – 32-44 points
• level 2 – 45-62 points
• level 3 – 63-100 points for BIFMA
What Are BIFMA published Standards?
Many Standards within the office furniture industry are managed by BIFMA. The standards’ compliance means that the items can ensure that they are in commercial grade and can stand at least 8+ hours of use per day.
The standards and certification to them from [Euro Veritas, UK as per Procedure / Scheme No. EVL/BIF/C-A/3020/C-4] are voluntary, so all furniture companies may not have to abide by them. This may not matter so much with desks and shelves, but it does when it comes to office chairs. Ignoring these standards might sometimes give an impression to the industry that the said company produces low-quality office chairs that are only meant to be used for a few hours and leave their users uncomfortable.
SEATING RELATED BIFMA Standards: Compliance to them can be done by applying to [Euro Veritas, UK as per Procedure / Scheme No. EVL/BIF/C-A/3020/C-4] and get Compliance Certification.
ANSI/BIFMA X5.1 Office Chairs is typically used to provide safety and performance requirements for chairs that are primarily designed for use in an office environment. Examples include but are not limited to seating styles typically referred to as: executive/management, task/secretarial, side/guest chairs, nesting and/or folding chairs. These chairs are for single occupants and the tests are based on the 95th percentile male body weight (currently 275 lbs.). Chairs may include features such as: stacking, stool, tablet arm.
ANSI/BIFMA X5.11 Large Occupant Office Chairs is very similar to X5.1 except the tests are based on the 99.5th percentile male body weight (currently 400 lbs.) and the minimum seat width shall be 22 inches.
ANSI/BIFMA X6.1 Educational Seating offers many tests based on X5.1 but is typically used for seating products that are primarily designed for use in schools (K-12) and colleges/universities. It includes chair-desks, tablet-arm products, convertible bench/tables; in addition to many of the types of chairs and features described in X5.1. This standard provides guidance for three sizes of chairs based on seat height. The small and medium size chairs may be more suitable for K-6 environments catering to smaller users. The large size is based on the 95th percentile male body weight.
ANSI/BIFMA X5.4 Lounge & Public Seating provides safety and performance requirements for seating that is primarily designed for use in indoor common or shared spaces such as: waiting, reception, patient rooms, restaurant/dining/cafeteria settings, and other gathering areas. Public seating includes products with single or multiple seat units, arena folding chairs, and standard folding chairs. Public and lounge seating may be ganged or otherwise connected. Seating units that must be attached to the building structure for support or stability purposes are not specifically addressed in this standard (though aspects of this standard may nonetheless be useful). The tests are based on the 95th percentile male body weight.
BIFMA X6.4 Occasional-Use Seating is similar to X5.4 except the durability test cycles are reduced for products that may experience less frequent use or a reduced life expectation.
BIFMA SC Stack Chair Tests is a whitepaper to help manufacturers of stackable seating determine how many chairs may be reasonably stacked.
Test Considerations for Sit-Stand Seating and Motion Seating Products describes tests for ‘perching’ or ‘leaning’ type seating products.
NON-SEATING RELATED BIFMA Standards: Compliance to them can be done by applying to [Euro Veritas, UK as per Procedure / Scheme No. EVL/BIF/C-A/3020/C-4] and get Compliance Certification.
ANSI/BIFMA X5.5 Desk/Table Products covers commercial desks and tables. It also offers several tests for Monitor Arms.
ANSI/SOHO S6.5 Small Office/Home Office Furniture covers desk-type furniture primarily designed for use in small office, home office, and residential environments. These products may be completely assembled, partially assembled, or totally unassembled (i.e. Ready-to-Assemble (RTA)).
ANSI/BIFMA X5.6 Panel Systems covers the performance requirements for panel systems, screens, panel supported systems, and various hang-on components.
ANSI/BIFMA X5.9 Storage provides test methods for freestanding, mobile, and wall-mounted storage units.
ANSI/BIFMA X7.1 Standard for Formaldehyde and TVOC Emissions provides industry approved emissions requirements for low-emitting seating and office furniture products.
ANSI/BIFMA M7.1 Standard Test Method for Determining VOC Emissions provides chamber test methodology for the emissions of seating, office furniture systems, and components.
ANSI/BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainability provides measurable market-based definitions and establishes performance criteria for increasingly sustainable furniture.
BIFMA G1 Ergonomics Guideline for Furniture gives dimensional recommendations for seating and other workstation task-oriented furniture products that are primarily designed for use with a computer.
BIFMA HCF 8.1 Healthcare Furniture Design – Guidelines for Cleanability. The purpose of this Guideline is to provide guidance to furniture manufacturers and healthcare professionals in understanding typical cleaners, disinfectants, cleaning methods, and performance of furniture when exposed to these cleaners and disinfectants.
BIFMA PD-1 Mechanical Test Standards – Compiled Definitions. This publication provides a list of common definitions and terms that can be used by consumers, designers, specifiers, and test laboratories when describing or evaluating industry products.
BIFMA PC-2018 BIFMA Product Conformance Requirements
ANSI/BIFMA e3-2019 Furniture Sustainability Standard
ANSI/BIFMA M7.1-2011(R2016) FES Test Method
ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2017 Office Chairs
ANSI/BIFMA X5.11-2015 Large Occupant Office Chair
ANSI/BIFMA X5.4-2012 Lounge Seating
ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-2014 Desk Products
ANSI/BIFMA X5.6-2016 Panel Systems
ANSI/BIFMA X5.9-2019 Storage Units
ANSI/BIFMA X6.1-2018 Educational Seating
BIFMA X6.4-2018 Occasional-Use Seating
ANSI/BIFMA X7.1-2011(R2016) FES Standard
ANSI/SOHO S6.5-2008(R2013) Small Office/Home Office
BIFMA Color - 2005 Color Measurement
BIFMA G1-2013 Ergonomics Guideline
BIFMA G1 - 2013 Ergonomics Guideline - Ultimate Test for Fit
BIFMA HCF 8.1-2019 Health Care Furniture Design Guidelines For Cleanability
BIFMA PCR for Seating: UNCPC 3811
BIFMA PCR for Storage: UNCPC 3812
BIFMA Sustainability Guidelines for Office Furniture - 2005
BIFMA Tex4.1-2005 Woven Textile Characteristics
What BIFMA Standards Include
There are many things that BIFMA Standards and its Compliant Certification (Compliance to them can be done by applying to [Euro Veritas, UK as per Procedure / Scheme No. EVL/BIF/C-A/3020/C-4] and get Compliance Certification.) addresses when deciding whether to certify office furniture. These include:
• Safety
• Sustainability and social responsibility
• Durability and strength
• Recyclability and recycled content
• Chemical content and emissions
• Reliability
• Overall quality
• Flammability and electrical components
• Material and energy efficiency
• Environmentally conscious design
• Waste and water management
What a BIFMA Standards’ Compliance Testing Mean:
BIFMA compliance tests are rigorous, so to give you an idea of what their testing process is like, here is an example of some tests performed on office chairs:
• Base stability
• Seat drop
• Back pull
• Swivel cycling
• Tilt mechanism testing
• Arm and back durability
• Caster durability, swivel, and rolling
Benefits of BIFMA Compliance Certified Furniture- Compliance Certification- from Euro Veritas, UK as per Procedure / Scheme No. EVL/BIF/C-A/3020/C-4
There are many benefits to selecting BIFMA certified products besides safety, such as:
• The peace of mind a consumer gets knowing that he has purchased a high-quality and carefully tested product
• BIFMA compliance certification ensures a durable and long-lasting product that will last many years
• These products promote a healthy work environment, which can increase productivity of the person and decrease work-related injuries.
• Most BIFMA certified products carry a warranty of 5 years or longer
• BIFMA compliance certification Guarantees clients and stakeholders that your certified products are industry-leading social, environmental and industrial standards.
• Helps meeting to sustainable management objectives.
• BIFMA complied products enhance a healthful work environment, which can boost productivity for the user and reduce work-related injuries.
• Establishes your management credentials and reputation within the office furniture industry.
• Establishes a path for continual improvement.
• Helps you meet state and federal procurement necessities and regulatory standards, wherever applicable.
• Most BIFMA compliance certified products carry a warranty of 3 to 5 years or longer.
• BIFMA compliance certificate provides an added assurance and preference to your customers and stakeholders on the economic, social and environmental standard of the products.
• When your product is certified, it means that it meets International standards of furniture products quality maintenance and development.
• Customers and shareholders have confidence & trust in you.
• Anticipate risks and opportunities and effective implementation of Operational Controls.
• Product quality is improved to meet BIFMA standard requirements.
• Mandates continuous monitoring & measurement of the processes that prevent unintended derailments.
• BIFMA compliance certification ensures a durable and long-lasting product that will last many years.
• Etc.
BIFMA e3 Compliant Certification- Compliance Certification- from Euro Veritas, UK as per Procedure / Scheme No. EVL/BIF/C-A/3020/C-4
Gain a competitive edge in the furniture industry by demonstrating commitment to the environment, quality, performance, and product claims with BIFMA e3 Compliance testing and certification.
Most buyers demand that goods be manufactured to meet requirements for quality. Many customers also insist that manufacturing processes are Safe, Clean and Environmentally friendly (“Sustainable”). Euro Veritas, UK is a global leader in sustainability services and certifications. Euro Veritas, UK offer environmental testing, inspection and certification in nearly all industries and countries around the globe.
Increasing the level of commitment to the environment, Euro Veritas, UK provides commercial furniture manufacturers’ compliance certification to the BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainable Standard. This certification is a multi-attributed, multi-faceted approach to sustainable manufacturing for the global furniture industry. Based on the BIFMA e3-Furniture Sustainability Standard, Euro Veritas, UK compliance Certification is a third-party certification program that provides manufacturers with valuable feedback for evaluating the environmental, human, and social impacts of their furniture products for manufacturing, facility, and organization.
Under the Compliance Certification- from Euro Veritas, UK as per Procedure / Scheme No. EVL/BIF/C-A/3020/C-4 program, Euro Veritas, UK will evaluate products and processes based on four performance criteria:
• Materials
• Use of Energy
• Atmosphere and Ecosystem Health
• Social Responsibility
Similar to the U.S. Green Building Councils LEED program, Euro Veritas, UK compliance certification requires specific prerequisites for compliance and a minimum number of points based upon the certification LEVEL being applied. For points to obtain (Compliant) LEVEL 1, 2 or 3 certification, manufacturers may choose from those credits they want to attempt, as given earlier and within the Procedure / Scheme No EVL/BIF/C-A/3020/C-4. The independent Euro Veritas, UK compliance certification can demonstrate a compliant LEVEL certification, with compliance to the BIFMA e3 standard and allow manufacturers to achievements.
Participation in the Euro Veritas, UK compliance certification program provides a pathway for furniture manufacturer to achieve greater sustainability attributes, not only for individual products, but throughout the supply chain. Manufacturers who receive the Euro Veritas, UK compliance certification are verifying that their policies and guidelines of the facility, furniture products and processes, and suppliers of materials and components are meeting the stringent requirements of BIFMA e3 standard conformance.
Through Euro Veritas, UK compliance certification , organizations in Furniture businesses stand to gain a Competitive Edge in the Market
• Increase your product acceptance by promoting your level of commitment to the environment.
• Certification provides independent verification of quality, performance and product claims.
• Validate and support the credibility of your sustainable claims with third-party certification.
About BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard
The BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard for business and institutional furniture manufacturers is the first fully transparent, multi-attribute sustainability standard addressing material utilization, energy and atmosphere impacts, as well as human and ecosystem health and social responsibility matters.
Manufacturers evaluating products to the BIFMA e3 sustainability standard and undergoing an independent, third-party certification process from Euro Veritas, UK as per Procedure / Scheme No. EVL/BIF/C-A/3020/C-4 program can gain much due to their certification advantage and market rapport improvement. It gives manufacturers a methodology to present the environmental characteristics of their products in a clear, easily understood manner and allows customers to make informed choices about commercial furniture that exceed single environmental attribute certifications.
How To Get BIFMA Certification- from Euro Veritas, UK as per Procedure / Scheme No. EVL/BIF/C-A/3020/C-4 program
To make the BIFMA compliance Certification process from Euro Veritas, UK simple, it is better to contact us who will guide you and your business through the following steps.
• Gap analysis
• Formal assessment
• BIFMA Compliance Certification Plan
• Documentation and creation of Technical Files
• External audit
• Certification and annual surveillances
