BIFMA Testing service in Ranchi

About BIFMA Testing service in Ranchi

CIL provides accredited BIFMA testing services in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. CIL is the only accredited testing laboratory in India to conduct BIFMA test. CIL is an ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory. CDG has been offering BIFMA testing services for over 20 years. BIFMA stands for Business Furniture Manufacturers Association. CDG can help you establish compliance with the BIFMA standards for your product lines. Whether it is for chairs, desks, panel systems or storage units, should you wish to be able to sell to GSA, the Canadian Government and/or lower level Government, you will need to have had your BIFMA testing done. As a BIFMA testing lab, our expertise in the field makes us a choice partner in the testing of your products. We are an SCC accredited laboratory and our test reports are accepted throughout India. As a responsible corporate citizen, CDG makes a point of not only benefiting from the standards by only testing to them, we also contribute to the development of the BIFMA standards by actively participating in their development. We also sit on the CGSB technical committees that write standards pertaining to the evaluation of furniture and furniture testing. In fact, one of CDGs principals has been sitting on both the BIFMA and CGSB standards for more than 25 years and in some cases was/is the committees Chairman. CDG offers testing services to help you establish compliance to the BIFMA standards for your product lines. More often than not, you will want to prove your product line is compliant with the national standards in order to be able to bid on a government or similar large contract. The essence of the BIFMA standards is to ensure product safety and durability. If you are developing a new product line, testing it prior to its launch may save you the cost and trouble of recalling or fixing defective items. In matters of liability and security in India , having insured your office furniture product lines are BIFMA compliant will go a long way to demonstrate you are a responsible manufacturer and that you have taken industry recognized means to ensure the safety and durability of the products you sell. At CDG we understand your customers technical requirements and will help you address them. The most common standards used in Canada and the United States are the BIFMA testing standards. BIFMA is the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association. Compliance with these standards is mandatory to obtain a GSA (US Government) schedule and also obtain a Supply Agreement from the Canadian Government. For Canada, the BIFMA testing standards will be called up in the applicable CAN/CGSB standard or Government Purchase description(GPD). You will find below the list of BIFMA standards we can test to depending on what furniture product you offer, ANSI/BIFMA X5.1,2017, Office Chairs CAN/CGDB 44.232, ANSI/BIFMA X5.3,2011, Vertical Files, ANSI/BIFMA X5.4,2020, Lounge Seating, ANSI/BIFMA X5.41,2021, Large Occupant Public and Lounge Seating, ANSI/BIFMA X5.5,2021, Desk Products CAN/CGSB 44.227, ANSI/BIFMA X5.6,2019, Panel Systems CAN/CGSB 44.229, ANSI/BIFMA X5.9,2012, Storage Units, ANSI/BIFMA X5.11,2015, General Purpose Large Occupant Office Chairs, ANSI/SOHO S6.5,2011, Home office, small office furniture, ANSI/BIFMA X6.1,2019, Educational Seating, ANSI/BIFMA X6.4,2018, Occasional Use Seating.

Product details

Mode of Report	Soft Copy
Certification Provided with in	15 days
Type of Industry	Furniture
Type of Certification	New Certification
Services offered	Audit
Document verification Mode	Online
Target Location	Pan India
Certifications Provided	BIFMA

Comprehensive BIFMA Compliance

Our facility specializes in BIFMA-standard testing for all office furniture types, focusing on safety, durability, and sustainability. We cover mechanical, physical, performance, and structural assessments, assuring products comply with global benchmarks. Our team guides clients through testing requirements and helps interpret results for smooth certification and market entry.


Accredited and Flexible Testing Solutions

As an ISO/IEC 17025-certified laboratory, we guarantee precise, reliable results delivered both digitally and on paper. Clients can choose between laboratory or on-site testing, and opt for single or batch sample submissions. With quick turnaround and a client-centric approach, our services adapt to urgent needs or scheduled programs alike.


Local Support with National Standards

Operating from Ranchi, we extend our testing coverage to adjacent regions, supporting local furniture manufacturers, suppliers, and exporters. Our consultation helps clients understand test procedures, legal standards, and compliance strategies, ensuring business growth and regulatory peace of mind.