BIFMA Certification

• ISO 17020 Accredited Inspection Agency: ISO 17025 Accredited Testing Laboratory

 CIL Provides ANSI/BIFMA X6.1 Testing For Educational Seating. CIL is an ISO 17025 accredited inspection agency. The ANSI/BIFMA Tests. ANSI/BIFMA put in place common standards for desk and table products meant for use in a commercial office environment. Testing facilities that adhere to BIFMA protocols test office furniture durability, structural performance, and safety. The tests include anticipation of product misuse.   BIFMA X6.1  ANSI/BIFMA X6.1 Educational Seating was released in April 2018 and replaces the original version, which was released in 2012. Micom offers BIFMA X6.1 testing as part of its Office Furniture Testing services.  These standard covers seating products used in educational institutions from pre-school all the way to college and university. It does not address office chairs (BIFMA X5.1 or BIFMA X5.11) or seating used in high-use public areas (BIFMA X5.4).  *Height adjustable chairs shall be measured in the highest position for classification purposes. BIFMA X6.1 has 20 tests and covers three types of educational seating units:  Fixed Seat Angle, Fixed Backrest Chair  Chair Desk  Convertible Bench Table ANSI/BIFMA X6.1-2018  Scope: Tests developed with an estimated 10 years product life based on 6.5 to 8 hours/day use and 170-180 days/year  Stability Tests  Backrest Strength Test – Static  Backrest Durability Test – Cyclic  Drop Test – Dynamic  Seat Static Loading Test (only if unable to perform Drop Test due to insufficient clearance)  Seating Durability Tests – Cyclic   Arm Strength Test – Vertical – Static   Arm Strength Test – Horizontal – Static   Arm Durability Test – Angular – Static   Caster/Chair Base Durability Test – Cyclic   Durability Test for Convertible Bench Tables with Casters   Leg Strength Test – Front and Side Application  Structural Member Strength Test  Swivel Test   Tablet Arm Test – Front Stability   Tablet Arm Test – Static   Tablet Arm Load Ease Test – Cyclic   Chair Desk and Table Top Horizontal Surface Vertical Load Tests   Chair Desk and Convertible Bench Table Top Load Ease Test – Cyclic  Static Loading of Storage (Backpack) Hooks & Unit Stability  It is very important that tables for educational institutions and chairs for educational institutions shall comply functional dimensions and markings for general educational purposes in educational institutions. It includes furniture with fixed size mark and adjustable furniture as well as standing work height tables for use without chairs. It applies to furniture for use with laptop computers or portable devices, but not to special purpose workstations, e.g., laboratories, ranked seating and workshops. It also shall comply safety requirements and test methods for chairs and tables for general educational purposes in educational institutions.  CDG has expanded its testing capability with its new testing facility in Sohna industrial area. CDG can conduct testing to ANSI/BIFMA test methods for seating, desking and office panel systems.   CDG can help you establish compliance to the BIFMA standards for your product lines. Whether it is for chairs, desks, panel systems or storage units, should you wish to be able to sell to international market, the Indian Government departments and/or domestic market; you will need to have had your BIFMA testing done. 

• Country of Origin: India
• ISO 17020 Accredited Inspection Agency: ISO 17025 Accredited Testing Laboratory

CDG provides BIFMA testing services in Haridwar / BIFMA certification services in Haridwar. CDG conduct BIFMA Certification services in India. CDG is an accredited inspection services in India. Business Furniture Manufacturers Association – BFMA is a nonprofit association developed in 1973. The association’s purpose was to voice the commercial furniture manufacturers and market. They provide enough research and standards to the industry that will make their products of better quality, market competitive, and user friendly. Business growth and improvement are something that you are always up to. In making your products stand out, you make sure to try out everything. Instead of experiments, it is good to follow the general standards of quality furniture products. It saves your time and lets you have better outcomes. Following the standards of the Business Furniture Manufactures Association – BFMA is just similar to that. The core purpose of BFMA is to provide the industry with some essential tips and guidelines for better products. Following these guidelines will take you to another level in business. Increase product sustainability: Following the standards of production and design, it is possible to increase the sustainability of your commercial furniture. It will bring you some exceptional and remarkable feedback from the customers. Moreover, sustainable products are a fortune for the company’s reputation at the same time. Grab better market: Consumers of commercial or office furniture are looking for perfect furniture options. They want everything perfect from aesthetics to design, comfort to durability, and styling. The guidelines and standards coming from the BFMA are just according to their preferences. Following these standards will help you to grab a better market opportunity. You will end up with a better market approach and demand. Makes you market-centric: When your business produces what is in demand, you will lead to more future deals. The BIFMA testing helps you to be market-centric. To pass the testing, you will make sure to produce products the way they will get appreciation. This motive will make your market-centric and plan along with production. Eventually, each production batch will get equal appreciation. Certify your model or manufacture: Consumers have a habit of trusting the testing is certifications. Anything that comes up with a study or solid facts in the background gets the ultimate appreciation. Perfection is what you can get after having the Business Furniture Manufactures Association – BFMA testing. It not only improve your product quality bur enhances consumers’ trust in your products at the same time. Closing remarks: To grow your furniture manufacturing business grow well and hit the right potion in the market, Business Furniture Manufactures Association – BFMA testing and certification is essential. It is a roadmap for you to enjoy the best time over everything and make it grand for the future. You can explore what is essential for product development during the manufacturing stage. in the end, you will develop a product that fits consumer needs and demand.

We are a reputed firms of the industry engaged in offering BIFMA Certification Service to our customers. The full form of this abbreviated word is Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association. With our team of business professionals, we aim to provide necessary consultation regarding BIFMA Certification Service based on different attributes of a specific product.

What is BIFMA Certification? To retain your office furniture year after year without any wear and tear obtaining BIFMA Certification for your organization to increase the shelf life of your furniture. BIFMA Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association established in 1973, is the not-for-profit trade association developed by a joint committee of BIFMA by Unison process described by AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD INSTITUTE (ANSI). BIFMA Certification is a voluntary standard for business and institutional furniture manufacturers to administer and develop the furniture industry. It is generally engaged to lead, design, develop, advocate, advise and create models for the office and institutional furniture industry. The dependable and durability of office furniture keep offices running. BIFMA Certification addresses many things like 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. Now, BIFMA certification is accepted as the parameter of furniture quality & safety that gives an effectual forum to achieve greater sustainability attributes. Manufacturers who receive the level certification mark are verifying that their policies and guidelines of providing the furniture world apply to BIFMA plans. A voluntary standardization of sustainable furniture and components are meeting the stringent requirements of the BIFMA standard. Organizations can choose the level of standard of BIFMA. By making a consistent improvement on their product an organization can also move their product to a higher level of conformance. BIFMA establishes certain furniture mark on the specific scale Materials Energy and Atmosphere Human and Ecosystem Health Social Responsibility On these four criteria, the Manufacturer receives points on manufacturing facility and organization as a whole. Level 1 Certification -32-44 points Level-2 Certification -44-62 points Level-3 Certification -63-100 points   Benefits for BIFMA Certification BIFMA Certification benefits to an organization besides safety, such as: A high-quality and carefully tested furniture Ensures the durability and dependability of the product for many years Promote a healthy work environment Increases productivity Decreases work-related injuries An ongoing improvement in your Organization Carries a warranty of 5 years Mandates continuous monitoring  Cheap rate with best services Internationally approved Requirements of BIFMA Certification Tested industries furniture needs to meet certain minimum requirements to comply with BIFMA Certification. Purpose for assessing Products according to BIFMA Standard  Ensure successful conformance with the Standard  Conducting testing of the Products Ensure efficient use of Materials Usage of Energy and atmospheric considerations Appropriate chemical constituents used in Furniture Ensure operations and maintenance of facilities used  Prepare Product Conformance documents Conduct Internal Audit Why your organization require BIFMA Certification? Organizations with BIFMA Certification have gained the sustainability of their furniture for years and years by providing safety, durability, reliability, overall quality, flammability, and environmentally-conscious design and reduction in waste   

All companies engaged in the production of furniture need to have BIFMA certification. This can be acquired by approaching Mark Certification Consultant. We are actively serving the region of Hyderabad. This certificate sponsors the safety standards of furniture. With this certificate, the company can easily sell the furniture in and around Hyderabad.

BIFMA sponsors the development and maintenance of the standards behind these quiet achievements.BIFMA Product Safety and Performance Standards and Guidelines BIFMA PC-2018 - BIFMA Product Conformance Requirements ANSI/BIFMA X5.1 Office Seating ANSI/BIFMA X5.4 Lounge and Public Seating ANSI/BIFMA X6.4 Occasional-Use Seating ANSI/BIFMA X5.5 Desk Products ANSI/BIFMA X5.6 Panel Systems ANSI/BIFMA X5.9 Storage ANSI/BIFMA X5.11 Large Occupant Office Seating ANSI/BIFMA X6.1 Educational Seating ANSI/SOHO S6.5 Small Office/Home Office ANSI/BIFMA M7.1 Standard Test Method for Determining VOC Emissions ANSI/BIFMA X7.1 Standard for Formaldehyde and TVOC Emissions ANSI/BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard BIFMA HCF 8.1 - Healthcare Furniture Design - Guidelines for Cleanability BIFMA G1 - 2013 Ergonomics Guideline for Furniture BIFMA Color - 2005 Color Measurement BIFMA PCR for Office Furniture Workspace Products: UNCPC3814 BIFMA PCR for Seating: UNCPC 3811 BIFMA PCR for Storage: UNCPC 3812 BIFMA PD-1-2017 Mechanical Test Standards-Compiled Definitions BIFMA Sustainability Guidelines for Office Furniture - 2005 BIFMA Tex4.1 - 2005 Woven Textile Characteristics   Accessing Standards BIFMA may provide standards free of charge to government and higher education institution employees for reference and review purposes.   United States Furniture Compliance Requirements The U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Institute of Standards and Technology have put together "A Guide to United States Furniture Compliance Requirements."  This Guide includes a broad range of mandatory and voluntary requirements for selling furniture in the United States.  (Note - BIFMA references listed on pages 20-22 and 25).   International Furniture Standards BIFMA is also accredited by ANSI to be the administrator of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO Technical Committee TC-136 Furniture. This has been very useful for BIFMA in its involvement with International Standards for office furniture. However, ISO TC-136 covers ALL furniture, not just office furniture. Those interested in International Standards for furniture other than office furniture should contact BIFMA.   Healthcare Furniture An overview of the BIFMA Healthcare Furniture Cleaning Guide hosted by the University of Michigan, January 2015.    BIFMA members gave a presentation at the Healthcare Design conference in November 2017, on the topic of Healthcare Seating.  You may view the presentation