One Step Ahead: Discover our Services
Visit us at ORGATEC from Oct 22-25, 2024
The future holds many challenges. No matter what they are, TÜV Rheinland is the competent partner by your side. Also with regard to the upcoming changes in the furniture industry, where sustainability is becoming a decisive factor. Thus, the demands on manufacturers regarding the ecological and social aspects of their production are steadily increasing. Equally high are the requirements for opening up new global markets, since the international market access regulations are constantly changing. In light of these challenges, we support you in highlighting the quality of your product range and enhancing your market presence.
ORGATEC in Cologne is the world’s leading trade fair for office and facility furniture. The fair takes place from October 22-25, 2024 in Cologne, Germany and is the perfect setting to get in touch with our experts in a professional and dynamic atmosphere. With your registration below you can arrange an appointment. Just fill in your data and one of our sales employees will contact you to clarify the details. Of course, you can meet us any time at our booth E001 in hall 7.
Meet Our Experts and Drive Environmental Responsibility: Secure your Spot at Two Engaging Panel Discussions!
We are excited to announce that our experts will be participating in two panel discussions at Orgatec. Don't miss out on these insightful conversations about sustainability in the industry.
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Join us for these discussions and gain valuable insights into sustainable practices and environmental standards within the industry.
We Test and Certify the Quality of Your Sustainable Furniture.
Level Certification – Access the European and US Market
The level certifications are based on sustainability standards for indoor office and facility furniture and thus cover the requirements for sustainable and environmentally friendly procurement. In the past years they turned to be the most important instruments to position yourself successfully for important tendering.
FEMB level® enables you to show with a single certification that your office, school and contract furniture meet every aspect of sustainability. TÜV Rheinland was the first Notified Body to certify furniture with the European FEMB level® in 2018. After successful certification, we register your certification in our online database Certipedia, on which your certification can be verified at any time: View an example!
With our support you are always informed about the latest changes. Following the 5-year-cycle set by Dakks, the standard is currently under revision to include the latest product developments and technical innovations. We are involved in the technical committee and accompany the revision (co-design). Read more about the FEMB level® certification in our German-language case study: “Die FEMB level® Zertifizierung für Nachhaltigkeit.“
BIFMA level® is a voluntary third-party certification program based on the ANSI/BIFMA e3 furniture sustainability standard. It sets performance criteria that address environmental and social aspects throughout the supply chain. Thus increasing the share of sustainable furniture in the market measurably.
TÜV Rheinland is your experienced partner to prove conformance according to the ANSI/BIFMA e3 furniture sustainability standard and enable level® certification. Learn more about the process and your benefits on our website about BIFMA level® Certification.
More Services According to Sustainability and the European Green Deal
Chemical Testing/VOC
To avoid significant adverse health effects on humans, the measurement of volatile organic compounds emission from furniture is essential. TÜV Rheinland offers comprehensive testing services such as VOC and formaldehyde emission testing for all furniture.
Life Cycle Assessment/PCF
Sustainability is not only about the final product, but also on its whole life cycle from design and sourcing up to disposal and covers social aspects as well. We are able to offer a one-stop-shop-solution to demonstrate your sustainability along the entire value chain.
Recyclates (Circular Economy)
Customer demands for sustainable products and less plastic use are stipulated in the European Green Deal. Gain a competitive advantage and tax benefits by having your recycling quota certified. Another pillar of circular economy is sustainable design.
Green Product Mark
This voluntary environmental certification scheme aims to communicate verifiable and accurate information on environmental aspects of products. With the mark you give consumers and retailers a clear guideline for environmentally preferable products.
We support You in Activating Your Global Business.
Advancements in digital communication, improved transportation, and enhanced infrastructure have significantly increased global business opportunities. However, numerous national regulations and regulatory requirements still exist, often complicating access to international markets. Our Global Market Access Services (MAS) support the introduction of your products in new markets anywhere in the world – from industrialized countries to emerging markets and developing regions. Our experts know what it takes to obtain the necessary approvals and assist you throughout the entire process, from plant, product or system development to support for market readiness and the actual market launch.
Of course we provide you with corresponding certification services. For the US and European markets we are able to provide extensive solutions that cover every aspect of your furniture – besides sustainability. For the rapidly growing Chinese sales market we provide testing and certifications according to the GB standards. With our support you will also master new and dynamic market conditions. For your access to the United Kingdom we are extending our portfolio regarding the new UKCA regulations. For now, we provide you with low voltage, wireless or EMC testing and other services that might be relevant for your furniture.
Your benefits with TÜV Rheinland Global Market Services
TRANSPARENCY
- Clear reliable support
- Launching products much faster
- Unlocking new markets easily
- Worldwide service network
CONVENIENCE
- Convenient application process
- Identification of local regulatory requirements by TÜV Rheinland
- Service from A to Z
- No language barriers
PERFORMANCE
- Globally recognized services
- Interdisciplinary work with top experts
- One-stop service
- Worldwide recognition
Testing and Certification for Sustainability, Global Markets and Beyond
On this year’s fair, we will focus on our services for sustainability and global market access, but of course, we are a very experienced partner, able to test and certify any aspect of furniture quality. Please find the full service scope on our website!
Did you know, that we are experts for electrified furniture?
For years, we have been enhancing our services to meet the emerging trend of electrification, which significantly impacts office furniture, including height-adjustable desks and furniture with integrated power strips. A wide range of regulations presents challenges for manufacturers in the international furniture market.
The office furniture standard EN 60335-2-116 is currently still in draft form, but will ultimately be the applicable test basis of the future for furniture with electrification, always in conjunction with EN 17684 (electrically-driven mechanical safety requirements). In our whitepaper you find an overview of the specifications for “Electrified Furniture”.
Benefit from a Competent Partner
Thanks to the in-depth knowledge of our employees, many years of committee work and modern testing facilities, we are able to offer all legally required and additional tests completely from a single source. With a market share of over 50% in the furniture sector, we have high testing capacities ready for you.
- Document the safety and quality or your furniture
- Ensure conformity to international standards
- Offer an important decision-making aid to consumers
- Trust a dedicated authority in standardization work
- Benefit from our branch network
- Get all services on furniture from one company
- Discover our modern state-of-the-art testing facilities
- Cover every part of the applicable regulatory requirements with our PfGs
Don’t Miss ORGATEC
This year’s ORGATEC focuses on innovative concepts for the working world of the future. The leading international trade fair for furniture, interiors and design wants to provide visionary concepts after the Covid pandemic and the rapid digitalization have fundamentally changed the needs of companies and their employees. Under the headline “New Visions of Work”, about 650 exhibitors from more than 40 different countries present their innovative concepts, products and services. TÜV Rheinland is looking forward to a vivid exchange of ideas and knowledge.
USA Market requirements
Stephan Pesch
Expert in furniture requirements with focus on US market requirements like e.g. ANSI/BIFMA and ASTM standards, CPSC requirements, General Certificate of Conformity, Lacey Act, Labeling
Sustainability Requirements
Kai-Uwe Schlegel
Global technical expert in furniture: Local requirements, safety legal regulations & sustainability
Sustainability Requirements
Frank Wildfoerster
Sales Expert Furniture, mattresses, sustainability services (FEMB level, Bifma level, LCA, Carbon footprint, EPD) & Audit
Furniture Certification Procedure
Christian Prosch
Furniture Certifier, Expert in Certification programs and requirements
Everything about Furniture incl. Electrical/EMC requirements
Franz Rackl
Sales Expert Furniture, Office Furniture EU & US requirements
Everything about Furniture incl. Electrical/EMC requirements
Ramazan Aygoer
Sales Expert Furniture, Testing and Certification
Emissions & Chemical Requirements
Jelena Galinkina
Emission Global Expert (Emission requirements, testing methods, VOC Certification, Green Building scheme requirements, Blue Angel, etc.)
Mechanical Requirements
Anton Herler
Laboratory Testing Expert, Furniture Nuremberg
Mechanical Requirements
Raphael Schramm
Laboratory Testing Expert, Furniture Nuremberg
Mechanical Requirements
Camilla Grosskopf
Laboratory Testing Expert, Furniture Nuremberg
Mechanical Requirements
Felix Scharnagl
Mechanical Laboratory Manager Furniture (Nuremberg)
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