ANSI/BIFMA X5.5 Testing For Desk/Table Products

About ANSI/BIFMA X5.5 Testing For Desk/Table Products

CIL Provides ANSI/BIFMA X5.5 Testing For Desk/Table Products. CDG informs the commercial furniture industry that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has recently approved revisions for the safety and performance standard: ANSI BIFMA X5.5 2021, Desk and Table Products. The Scope of ANSI BIFMA X5.5 2021. The standard provides a common basis for evaluating the safety, durability and structural performance of desk and table products intended for use in commercial office, institutional and educational environments, including retail spaces, restaurants and cafeterias. One new test was added for unattached desk or tabletop retention and clarifications were made to several tests. The revisions have been specifically on stability, leg strength, and height adjustable desk or table surfaces tests. CDG is an active BIFMA member and maintains multiple ISO IEC17025 accredited laboratories globally. To learn more about the revised standard and the new tests, contact CDG now. The test reports issued from our accredited labs can be used for BIFMAs Compliant Program. And, in addition, CDG offers the CDG Mark Certification that helps demonstrate that your office furniture products meet industry performance and durability requirements, backed by a reputable third party certification. Customers will use the CDG enhanced Mark to help differentiate your products in the marketplace, including being featured and listed in CDG  Production QTM, CDGs online location for complimentary certification information. CDG offers safety solutions for office desks and tables. While height adjustable tables offer many benefits, like ergonomic and health benefits, increased productivity and energy, they also present potential hazards to users, including tip over, pinch points, and potential electrical and fire hazards. Incidents can be extremely costly, especially if you sell in markets like in the U.S. In some municipalities in North America, certification to CDG  962,the Standard for Household and Commercial Furnishings, is required prior to installation in commercial or office settings. In addition, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires third party certification of height adjustable tables to support a safer workplace. CDG offers comprehensive safety testing and certification solutions for height adjustable table products, allowing you to help ensure the suitability of your products for India and international markets. With testing to CDG 962, you can, Verify the mechanical, electrical and fire safety of height adjustable table frames and or tables during recommended use as well as foreseeable misuse. Mitigate risk with third party certification of your products safety. Assess the suitability of your products for sale in India and globally. As a global safety expert, we also test commercial desks and tables to European safety standards including EN 1730 2012 and EN 527  2 2016 A1 2019, Office Furniture. Work tables. Part 2, Safety, strength and durability requirements. Innovative safety, In response to an increasing demand for table bases that can accommodate any work surface, CDG has developed a new safety certification solution, CDG Listed Safety Certification for Adjustable Table Bases. This solution enables manufacturers of height adjustable table frames to demonstrate that their products meet specific criteria, certifying them as finished products rather than furniture components. Through a more flexible process that includes testing, product construction review and documentation, as well as manufacturer site audits, recipients of Safety Certification for Height Adjustable Table Base receive CDG Certification.

Product details 

Certificate	Test Certificate
Service Location	All across India
Mode of Report	Soft Copy
Type of Industry	Furniture
Type of Certification	New Certification
Services offered	Audit
Document verification Mode	Online
Target Location	Pan India
Certifications Provided	BIFMA

 

Inclusive Testing for Desk and Table Products

Our ANSI/BIFMA X5.5 Testing covers a broad spectrum of desk and table products, ensuring thorough performance and durability assessments. Tests include load resistance, stability, edge and drop impact, leg strength, and operational functionality. This comprehensive evaluation helps manufacturers improve product design and customer satisfaction.


ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Facilities

All tests are performed in laboratories accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 standards, guaranteeing internationally recognized accuracy and reliability. Clients can trust that results reflect the real performance of their products as per ANSI/BIFMA X5.5 guidelines.


Streamlined Testing Process and Timely Reports

Testing requires only one unit per model, along with product drawings and bill of material. The process is efficient, with a typical turnaround of 5-10 working days. Detailed test reports, valid for one year, provide actionable insights for manufacturers and support market access initiatives.