Furniture testing and certification

A high-caliber design of both the interior and exterior features of your furniture products demonstrates your commitment to quality and safety for added value and customer confidence. The demand for electrified furniture and sustainable alternatives to the current range of products is on the rise. Customers rely on reputable test marks to help them choose the best product for their individual needs. Our experts test the quality and safety of your furniture components and products for certification confirmed by our globally recognized test marks.

We conduct comprehensive furniture testing in accordance with national and international standards as well as internal specifications. We certify quality and safe products with the GS mark for „Tested Safety“ and our test marks controlling harmful substances. Our expert testing and certifications help you to document the quality and safety of your furniture through an independent service provider to strengthen consumer trust in your brand.

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Comprehensive testing and certification by an independent service provider puts you in the best position to document the high quality and safety of your furniture products. We provide you the expertise you need backed up by decades of practical experience and reliable services. Our globally recognized test marks boost customer confidence and strengthen your brand in competitive markets. Our experts participate in numerous standardization committees and interest groups to ensure our customers are informed of current and upcoming requirements and legislation to ensure optimum support in new product development.

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The demand for furniture with a proven eco-balance has been increasing steadily for years. This turns sustainability into a real sales argument and competitive advantage for manufacturers. With the Green Product Mark for furniture, TÜV Rheinland offers a certification program that takes into account all relevant aspects of your product: Starting with the selection of materials, production methods and product safety, and ending with social factors.

This way you receive a state-of-the-art certification. The European Commission has clearly committed itself to promoting sustainable products and the circular economy with the European Green Deal. With the Green Product Mark, we offer you a certification that goes beyond current legal requirements and takes into account the latest developments in the sustainability debate.

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As a manufacturer, importer, or distributor, your products must comply with a growing number of European and national regulations. In light of the increasing digitalization of products and the growth of online trade, the European legislator has made numerous adjustments to product safety law.

The new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) 2023/988 will take effect in all EU member states on December 13, 2024 and will also apply to furniture. It introduces significant changes aimed at enhancing product safety to ensure that only safe products continue to be marketed within the EU. For furniture manufacturers, this means the following updates in particular:

• Extended scope, including online sales of furniture
• Increased market surveillance: faster action against unsafe furniture
• Increased traceability: unique identification numbers and contact information, including an electronic address
• Labeling requirements: Age restriction, instructions for safe use and proper disposal
• Binding safety responsibilities: clear responsibilities for manufacturers, importers and retailers
• Comprehensive safety instructions, including aspects such as cybersecurity for “smart” furniture

We have summarized the key information for you in the flyer "The New General Product Safety Regulation" .