Furniture
Furniture Testing for Comfortable and Healthy Living
High-quality, safe furniture is a must for anyone who wants a comfy home. Our experts test and certify all types of furniture – inspecting everything from materials to component ergonomics. We test products and issue a variety of quality certifications, such as the GS mark for safety-tested products. And with our TOXPROOF mark, you can show consumers that your products are non-toxic. We are members in national and international furniture committees, such as the European Committee for Standardization (Technical Committees CEN TC 207) and ISO TC 136.
Benefits at a Glance
With TÜV Rheinland's tests, you can
- Enjoy short testing times thanks to our cooperation with international institutes and organizations
- Benefit from holistic solutions from a single source
- Make it easier for customers to decide which product to purchase
- Boost customers' confidence in the quality and reliability of your furniture
Our Tests
We offer the following tests for all types of furniture:
- Technical furniture tests for durability, fatigue strength, shock resistance, and stability
- Mechanical and electrical safety tests
- Material and surface tests
- Ergonomic and functional testing, evaluations
- Performance analyses and comparative tests
- Testing and developing assembly instructions, manuals, and product information
- Sensory testing
- Tests for harmful substances and analyses such as RAL-UZ 38 Product Testing, Blue Angel
- Hygiene tests and reports (e.g., for kitchen and bathroom furniture)
- Durability and ageing tests
- Test Marks and Test Programs
Test Marks and Test Programs
1. GS Mark
- Design
- Stability
- Static and dynamic strength
- Electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety
2. Q Mark
We test products for the following qualities:
- Non-toxic
- Ergonomic
- Durable
3. TOXPROOF
- Full-scale product tests in testing chambers: olfactometry, formaldehyde, phenol, isocyanate, TVOC, volatile chlorinated hydrocarbons
- Material tests (e.g., for textiles and leather)
4. Ergonomics
- User-friendly, ergonomic design
- Physiological requirement analysis
5. Comfort and Quality
- Safety tests
- Functional tests
- Development services
After each testing program, you can request and get a test report and certificate. Tests are based on the latest international standards. For example, consumer goods are tested for compliance with Dutch NEN standards or American ANSI/BIFMA standards of safety and durability.
Products We Test
- Office furniture: office chairs, meeting chairs, desks, office cabinets, shelving
- Children's furniture: beds, cabinets, and tables
- Bedroom furniture: beds, mattresses, recliners, closets
- Upholstered furniture: armchairs, easy chairs, sofas
- Kitchen furniture: pantries, kitchen tables, kitchen cabinets
- Bathroom furniture: medicine cabinets
- Furniture for domestic use: chairs, tables, shelves, fittings
- Patio furniture: tables, chairs and recliners
- Outdoor furniture: tables, chairs, recliners, camping furniture and swings
- Components: pull-out extensions, hinges, handles, sliding doors, blinds