Ensure your furniture products comply with relevant standards and regulations with the comprehensive and professional support from HQTS furniture regulation and compliance services.
Our expertise cover the next areas:
- EUTR: The European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR) prohibits the trade of illegal timber and aims to combat deforestation. It requires due diligence to ensure that timber and wood products placed on the EU market are sourced legally and sustainably.
- REACH: The REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation applies to furniture to ensure the safe use of chemicals. It requires registration, evaluation, and restriction of hazardous substances, promoting the protection of human health and the environment.
- CPSIA Act: The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) is a US regulation that sets safety standards for consumer products, including furniture. It addresses aspects such as lead and phthalate limits, flammability requirements, and product testing to ensure the safety of furniture for consumers, especially children.
- California Proposition 65: Proposition 65 is a California law that requires warnings on products containing chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Furniture manufacturers and sellers must comply with this regulation by providing appropriate warnings if their products contain substances covered by Proposition 65.
- Formaldehyde Emission Standards: Formaldehyde emission standards regulate the amount of formaldehyde released from furniture and wood products. These standards aim to minimize indoor air pollution and potential health risks associated with formaldehyde exposure. Compliance with these standards ensures that furniture meets the required emission limits, promoting safer and healthier indoor environments.
- And more…
Our main services include:
- Regulatory and standard training, including wood procurement compliance and formaldehyde limit standards
- Guidance on certified legal procurement and traceable wood
- Hazardous chemicals management and restricted substances list development, including formaldehyde and flame retardant management
- Product design and material selection consulting, including low formaldehyde and flame retardant material recommendations
- Product performance and safety testing planning, including formaldehyde release testing and upholstered furniture flammability testing
- Review of regulatory statements on product labels and instructions, including formaldehyde release labeling and flame retardancy indicators
- Response to inquiries from market regulatory authorities
