What is BIFMA certification?

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.

·         MaterialsSocial 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

What is the need for BIFMA Certification?

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.

Why BIFMA Certification is important?

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 and water management.

What are the benefits of BIFMA Certification?

·         Internationally approved

·         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

·         Mandates continuous monitoring