For furniture imported into the United States, FurnitureQC verifies compliance with the standards retailers and US Customs require — BIFMA (office furniture performance), ASTM F2057 (clothing-storage tip-over), CARB P2 / EPA TSCA Title VI (formaldehyde), CAL TB 117-2013 (upholstery flammability), CPSIA (lead & phthalates for children’s items) and California Prop 65. We perform on-site verification during inspection and coordinate accredited-lab testing when a formal certificate is required.
Standards we verify
| Standard | What it covers | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| BIFMA X5 series | Performance & durability | Office furniture, seating, desks |
| ASTM F2057 | Stability / tip-over resistance | Dressers & clothing-storage units (STURDY Act) |
| CARB P2 / TSCA Title VI | Formaldehyde emission limits | Plywood, MDF, particleboard components |
| CAL TB 117-2013 | Flammability of filling materials | Upholstered furniture |
| CPSIA | Lead & phthalate limits | Children’s furniture |
| CA Prop 65 | Chemical-exposure warnings | Anything sold into California |
On-site verification vs. lab certification
Two different jobs, and we handle both. During a factory or pre-shipment inspection we verify that the materials, labels, warnings and component certificates on the floor actually match what your compliance program requires — catching missing CARB stamps, wrong foam, or absent tip-over hardware before they ship. When you need a formal test certificate, we coordinate sample selection, sealing and submission to accredited laboratories and track the results.
Why this protects your brand
A single non-compliant shipment can mean a CBP hold, a costly recall, or a Prop 65 lawsuit. Building compliance verification into inspection — rather than discovering a gap after arrival — is the difference between a documented defense and an expensive surprise.