BIFMA Testing Services

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CIL, the worlds leading inspection, testing, and certification company, has introduced a dedicated service to help furniture manufacturers demonstrate the quality and durability of their products through the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMAs) new Conformance Program. Launched in March, the BIFMA Compliant program enables manufacturers to list those products that conform to the trade associations safety and durability standards within BIFMA Compliant a new online product register and display the BIFMA Conformance Mark on products, packaging and marketing materials. BIFMA, a not-for-profit trade association for business and institutional furniture manufacturers in the US, developed its Conformance Program and Mark to enable manufacturers to showcase products that meet its safety and durability standards. The program is voluntary and open to BIFMA members and non-members alike. The new Register and Mark are also designed to support architects, designers, B2B buyers, and consumers in the easy identification of products that have met the standards and can be trusted. Indeed, customers buying furniture can also access the registry to verify its status. Since 1973, BIFMA has sponsored the development and refinement of standards, taught their importance and application, and translated their complexity into formats that are easily understood and implemented. Bifma, or the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association, is anon-profit organization that was formed with the purpose of creating voluntary standards that would promote safe working environments. What is Bifma Testing? The Ansi/bifma Tests. Ansi/bifma put in place common standards for furniture products meant for use in a commercial office environment. Testing facilities that adhere to Bifma protocols test office furniture durability, structural performance, and safety. Why Should I Care about Ansi/bifma Testing? When a buyer purchase a piece of office furniture that has received a Ansi/bifma rating, hw knows that you are investing in a safe and sustainable product that meets strict standards for performance. How Does a Product Receive a Ansi/bifma Rating? In order to for a piece of office or commercial furniture to receive a Ansi and Bifma rating, it is put through a rigorous set of tests that have been specially designed and developed by experts. These tests are meant to measure safety, performance and sustainability. Benefits, Bifma testing is an valuable marketing tool that reassures buyers of a companies credibility while serving as a key differentiator. Bifma standards provides you enhanced brand protection with reduced risk & also increases customer confidence & satisfaction Get your furniture tested by an accredited Bifma test lab. Through our deep expertise in sustainable certification programs and eco labels, in addition to our dedicated furniture industry team, we deliver exceptional customer service that provides a distinct advantage for customers. Once a manufacturer has achieved certification, they receive the LEVEL certification mark, which can be used to promote their certification to the marketplace. This mark is an invaluable marketing tool that reassures buyers of a companys credibility while serving as a key differentiator. LEVEL certified products can also contribute to LEED credits through LEED Pilot Credit 80.LEVEL up with CIL, CIL is an accredited certification body for LEVEL certification. We deliver exceptional customer service and provide a distinct advantage to our customers through our deep expertise in sustainable certification programs and eco labels, and our dedicated furniture industry team.

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