Furniture & Décor

Furniture Testing Services

In today's global furniture market, importers, retailers, and manufacturers are under increasing pressure to meet complex safety, durability, and compliance standards. Consumers expect products that are not only beautifully designed and functional, but also safe, sustainable, and long-lasting. Regulatory bodies worldwide have introduced strict guidelines to safeguard against risks such as structural failures, toxic finishes, and fire hazards.

Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines offers a comprehensive suite of furniture testing and certification services to help you meet these challenges with confidence. Whether you’re launching new products, expanding into global markets, or ensuring ongoing compliance, our global network of laboratories is ready to support your needs.

Our Furniture Testing Services Include:

• Mechanical and Structural Testing to assess strength, durability, and stability

• Flammability Testing in accordance with regional fire safety standards

• Chemical Safety Testing (e.g., formaldehyde, VOCs, lead content)

• Performance and Usage Testing for real-life wear and tear conditions

• Child Furniture Safety Testing to evaluate small parts, entrapment risks, and tip-over hazards

• Outdoor Furniture Testing for UV exposure, corrosion, and weather resistance

• Packaging Testing (ISTA) to ensure protection during transit

• Factory Audits and Inspections to verify quality and production standards

Furniture Regulatory Compliance

Furniture products must meet varying compliance requirements across different regions. Our experts provide guidance and testing support for regulations including:

• EN 12520 / EN 1728 / EN 1022 for domestic furniture safety and strength

• BIFMA standards for commercial office furniture

• California TB117-2013 for flammability of upholstered furniture

• REACH and RoHS for chemical safety

• FIRA 

• ASTM standards for bunk beds, cribs, and children’s furniture

• China GB Standards for furniture structure, stability, and materials

We help you navigate complex international standards to ensure your furniture products are safe, compliant, and market-ready.

Why Choose Us for Furniture Compliance?

With state-of-the-art facilities and a global footprint, Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines provides reliable, efficient, and science-driven solutions tailored to the needs of the furniture industry.

We work with:

• Residential and commercial furniture brands

• Office and workspace solutions

• Children’s furniture manufacturers

• Outdoor and garden furniture suppliers

• Smart and tech-integrated furniture developers

Our commitment is to help you build trust with consumers and regulators alike, while protecting your brand and reducing time-to-market.

We help ensure compliance for a wide range of furniture products, including 

• Residential furniture 
• Kitchen furniture 
• Office and commercial furniture 
• Outdoor and camping furniture 
• Upholstered furniture and mattresses 
• Children's furniture 
• Hospital furniture 
• Mattresses, beds and slatted frames 
• Electrified furniture 
• Storage units
• and more 

Contact us for further information and to discuss your testing needs.