BIFMA
Accreditation for BIFMA (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association)
British Accreditation Registrars accredits Certification Bodies for compliance against BIFMA through verification of their existing ISO 17021:2015 and ISO 17065:2012 system. The accreditation is done against Scheme No- 50201.
BIFMA Accreditation for a Certification body (CBs) helps them to audit and provide accreditated Certification to their Clients’ Products.
Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association is a non-profit organization that was established with the purpose of creating voluntary standards for maintaining durability and dependability of office furniture keeping environmental protection in mind. Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association is a non-profit organization that was established with the purpose to create and oversees a variety of standards for furniture safety and quality.
As BIFMA is voluntary standards, manufacturers can independently choose to create products that meet the requirements. By choosing to purchase furniture that has been certified by BIFMA, consumers can get quality furniture and peace of mind. They know the furniture will perform as expected year after year.
A Certification Body applying for BIFMA accreditation must conform to ISO/IEC 17021 and ISO/IEC 17065:2012 and other additional International requirements as detailed in Specific Requirements for Accreditation for BIFMA CertificationScheme.
Benefits of Accreditated Certification of BIFMA Certification
- Businesses perceive accredited certification as providing value for money
- Exceeds minimum standards of quality as per BIFMA Conformance
- BIFMA standards ensure that the furniture will not catastrophically fail
- Providing assurance for the quality
- Achieve International approval
- Deliver value-added outcomes
- Leading independent market research company
- Employers often require evidence that the Certificate that they have received is from an Accredited Body
- Enjoy Competitor Edge
BIFMA Product Safety and Performance Standards and Guidelines
- BIFMA PC-2020 – BIFMA Product Conformance Requirements
- ANSI/BIFMA X5.1 Office Seating
- ANSI/BIFMA X5.4 Lounge and Public Seating
- BIFMA X6.4 Occasional-Use Seating
- ANSI/BIFMA X5.5 Desk Products
- ANSI/BIFMA X5.6 Panel Systems
- ANSI/BIFMA X5.9 Storage
- ANSI/BIFMA X5.11 Large Occupant Office Seating
- ANSI/BIFMA X6.1 Educational Seating
- ANSI/SOHO S6.5 Small Office/Home Office
- ANSI/BIFMA M7.1 Standard Test Method for Determining VOC Emissions
- ANSI/BIFMA X7.1 Standard for Formaldehyde and TVOC Emissions
- ANSI/BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard
- BIFMA HCF 8.1 – Healthcare Furniture Design – Guidelines for Cleanability
- BIFMA G1 – 2013 Ergonomics Guideline for Furniture
- BIFMA Color – 2005 Color Measurement
- BIFMA PCR for Office Furniture Workspace Products: UNCPC3814
- BIFMA PCR for Seating: UNCPC 3811
- BIFMA PCR for Storage: UNCPC 3812
- BIFMA PD-1-2017 Mechanical Test Standards-Compiled Definitions
- BIFMA PODS 2020
- BIFMA Sustainability Guidelines for Office Furniture – 2005
- BIFMA Tex4.1 – 2005 Woven Textile Characteristics
Please refer to the information about the accreditation process:
British Accreditation Registrars’ Accreditation for Certification Bodies doing Product Verification and Certification”
- Demonstrates compliance with BIFMA Accreditation.
- BAR offers prompt, personal service, including rapid scheduling of assessments to meet the needs of inspection agencies.
- Accreditation serves as an internationally recognized “stamp of approval” for industry and regulators.
- Accreditation increases the recognition and acceptance of Certificates across domestic and national borders.
- Accreditation helps to reduce costs for manufacturers and exporters by reducing or eliminating the need for re-inspecting in another economy.
Certification Bodies interested to apply for Accreditation for BIFMA can send an email at info@bar-registrars.org demanding for following Application Practice
- General Criteria for Accreditation Requirements
- General Criteria for Conditions for the Use of BAR Accreditation Symbol
- Applicable Fees
- Documentation Checklist as per BIFMA Certification
- BAR Transition Policy for ISO 17021-1:2015
Accreditation Criteria :
- ISO 17021 – Requirements for Bodies providing audit and certification of management systems.
- IAF MD 1:2007 – Certification of Multiple Sites Based on Sampling.
- IAF MD 2:2007 – Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems.
- IAF MD 3:2008 – Advanced Surveillance and Recertification Procedures.
- IAF MD 4:2008 – Use of Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques for Accredited Certification of Management Systems.
- IAF MD 5:2013 – IAF Mandatory document for duration of QMS & EMS Audits.
- IAF MD 11:2013 – IAF Mandatory Document for the application of ISO 17021 for audits of Integrated Management Systems.
