Office Chair Certification

Common certifications for office chairs include BIFMA certification and EN1335 certification.

BIFMA Certification

BIFMA is the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association in the United States. Its office furniture testing standards have been adopted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), forming the ANSI/BIFMA series of specifications. This certification covers stability, strength, and durability testing for products such as office chairs, filing cabinets, and office desks. Among them, the ANSI/BIFMA X5.1 standard includes more than 20 technical requirements, such as rotation testing and tilt mechanism fatigue testing, providing detailed regulations for various performance indicators of office chairs. In addition, BIFMA has launched the BIFMA LEVEL sustainability certification program, which grades products from the perspectives of environmental impact, physical and mental health, and social responsibility, helping consumers understand the product's performance in sustainable development. It has also introduced the BIFMA COMPLIANT product registration program for products that meet safety and durability standards, providing official registration for compliant products to enhance their market recognition. BIFMA standards are tested and certified by third-party organizations such as SGS, and their certification results serve as an important basis for market access in North America. For office chair companies looking to enter the North American market, obtaining BIFMA certification is essential.

EN1335 Certification

EN1335 is a systematic safety standard specifically developed by the European Union for office work chairs. The entire standard consists of three core parts, covering the full process requirements from design to finished product verification. Its core testing items are designed around the real-world usage scenarios of office chairs and are divided into three categories: ergonomic dimension verification, all-dimensional stability testing, and strength and durability testing. Through these tests, it can be ensured that office chairs conform to ergonomic principles during use, have good stability and durability, and safeguard the safety and health of users. Today, EN1335 has become a globally recognized quality benchmark in the office chair industry. It is not only a market access requirement in the EU but has also been incorporated into the quality control systems of many leading global office furniture brands, playing a significant role in improving the overall quality level of office chair products.