Benefits of BIFMA Certification

• Enhanced Credibility: BIFMA certification exhibit a company's dedication to quality, safety, and sustainability.
• Increased Customer Confidence: Customers can trust that certified products meet rigorous industry standards.
• Competitive edge: BIFMA certification can differentiate a company from competitors and increase market share.
• Regulatory Compliance: BIFMA certification can assist companies comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Sustainability Recognition: BIFMA certification recognizes a company's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Kinds of BIFMA Certification

• BIFMA Compliant: Products that meet BIFMA's standards for safety, durability, and performance.
• BIFMA e3: A sustainability certification program that recognizes products that meet rigorous environmental and social responsibility criteria.
• BIFMA Level: A certification program that recognizes products that meet specific sustainability and environmental responsibility criteria.
• BIFMA Sustainability Standard: A certification program that recognizes companies that meet specific sustainability criteria, including energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction.

BIFMA e3 Certification

• e3-1: Sustainability Management: Recognizes companies that have implemented a sustainability management system.
• e3-2: Product Sustainability: Recognizes products that meet specific sustainability criteria, including energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction.
• e3-3: Social Responsibility: Recognizes companies that exhibit social responsibility, including fair labor practices, community engagement, and supply chain management.

BIFMA Level Certification

• Level 1: Certified: Recognizes products that meet basic sustainability criteria.
• Level 2: Certified Silver: Recognizes products that meet intermediate sustainability criteria.
• Level 3: Certified Gold: Recognizes products that meet advanced sustainability criteria.

BIFMA Sustainability Standard Certification

• Sustainability Management: Recognizes companies that have implemented a sustainability management system
• Environmental Responsibility: Recognizes companies that exhibit environmental responsibility, including energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction.
• Social Responsibility: Recognizes companies that exhibit social responsibility, including fair labor practices, community engagement, and supply chain management.

BIFMA Certification Process

• Application: Companies submit an application for BIFMA certification, including product information and testing data.
• Review: BIFMA reviews the application and testing data to ensure compliance with industry standards and sustainability criteria.
• Testing: Products may undergo testing to verify compliance with BIFMA standards.
• Certification: BIFMA awards certification to products that meet the required standards and criteria.
• Ongoing Compliance: Certified companies must maintain ongoing compliance with BIFMA standards and sustainability criteria.

BIFMA Certification Validity BIFMA certification is typically valid for 3-5 years, depending on the type o certification and product category.

Industries Eligible for BIFMA Certification

• Furniture Manufacturing: Companies that manufacture furniture for the business and institutional markets
• Component Suppliers: Companies that supply components to furniture manufacturers.
• Textile and Material Suppliers: Companies that supply textiles and materials to furniture manufacturers.