Tonggui Testing has formed an elite team of over 100 professional talents, including senior experts in materials science, chemical analysis, regulatory interpretation, and other fields. They have an average of over 10 years of industry experience, not only familiar with the material characteristics and production processes of various household products, but also able to accurately interpret the complex provisions of international testing and certification standards and regulations. Whether it is the standards of mainstream markets such as the European Union, the United States, Japan, or specific requirements of emerging markets, the team can quickly digest and absorb them, and transform them into testing and certification solutions that meet the needs of enterprises.

Standard for Testing and Certification of Home Furnishings

EU standards

CE certification

CE certification is a mandatory requirement for household products entering the EU market, covering multiple directives. Taking the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) as an example, for electric home products such as electric heaters, electric massage chairs, etc., it is required that the electrical insulation performance of the product be good and have complete grounding measures to prevent the risk of electric shock to the user. In terms of Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC), wireless smart home devices such as smart speakers and smart lighting control systems need to ensure that the electromagnetic interference generated during normal operation does not affect the normal operation of other electronic devices around them. At the same time, they must also have a certain anti-interference ability to ensure stable operation of the equipment in complex electromagnetic environments.

In addition, for upholstered furniture, the Product Safety CE Certification Directive (GPSR) proposes requirements for fire and flame retardancy, based on the EU General Product Safety Regulation aimed at ensuring consumer product safety. The CE certification directive for building materials products (referred to as the CPR directive) specifies the formaldehyde content in wooden boards used in furniture products.

REACH regulation

This regulation has extremely strict management of chemical substances in household products. For example, for furniture surface coatings, plastic products, etc., strict restrictions are imposed on the use and content of heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, as well as harmful substances such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and phthalates. Enterprises need to provide detailed information on product ingredients, and advanced equipment will be used for precise testing to ensure that products comply with REACH regulations and avoid harm to consumer health and the environment caused by excessive chemical substances. In addition to complying with REACH regulations, furniture and home products also involve persistent organic pollutant (POP) regulations, biological insecticide product regulations, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) restrictions, and odor testing. The EU requires furniture and home products to comply with all relevant legal requirements and undergo chemical testing by laboratories using appropriate methods based on actual circumstances. Due to the differences in production materials and chemical substances contained in different home furniture products, it is necessary to determine the chemical substances to be tested based on the product material.

American Standard

CPSC regulation

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in the United States imposes strict safety regulations on imported household goods. Taking children's furniture as an example, CPSC has clear regulations on the structural stability, corner treatment, and harmful substance content of products such as children's beds and wardrobes. The spacing between the railings of a child's bed must comply with standards to prevent children's heads or bodies from getting stuck; The lead content in the surface coating of furniture should be controlled at an extremely low level to prevent children from ingesting heavy metals such as lead when biting, which can harm their health. Tong Gui Testing is familiar with the requirements of CPSC and can assist companies in conducting comprehensive testing of their products to ensure smooth entry into the US market.

There are also a series of mechanical testing standards for different types of household items in the United States, such as ANSI/BIFMA X5.1, which is the standard for general-purpose office chairs in the US National Standard for Office Furniture; Ansi/BFMA X5.3 is designed for upright filing cabinets; Ansi/Bifma x5.4 is the standard for leisure chairs; Ansi/BFMA X5.5 is used for workbenches and desks; Ansi/Bifma x5.6 is a standard for modular office systems; Ansi/Bifma x5.9 is the storage furniture standard; Ansi/soho S6.5 is a standard related to small offices/home offices. Also, astm f 1912 is a safety standard for beanbag chairs; ASTM F 2057 safety regulations and standards for cabinets, door cabinets, and dressing tables.

UL certification

UL certification has a high degree of recognition in the field of household goods. For electrical home products such as lamps, sockets, etc., UL certification sets strict standards for fire resistance and electrical safety performance of the products. For example, the shell material of the lighting fixture needs to have certain flame retardant properties, which can effectively prevent the spread of fire when encountering abnormal high temperatures or open flames; The plug and unplug life, electrical contact reliability and other indicators of the socket also need to meet UL certification requirements to ensure consumer safety. General testing can comprehensively test and evaluate related products based on UL standards.

Other national and regional standards

Japanese PSE certification

PSE certification is a mandatory safety certification for electrical products in Japan. For home electrical products entering the Japanese market, such as rice cookers, hair dryers, etc., they are classified into diamond PSE certification and circular PSE certification based on the level of product risk. Diamond PSE certification is applicable to specific high-risk electrical products, and the certification process is more stringent, requiring testing and auditing by designated certification agencies; Circular PSE certification is applicable to general electrical products. Familiar with the detailed process and standard requirements of PSE certification, Tonggui Testing can help enterprises efficiently complete certification applications.

British Furniture Fire Safety Knowledge Regulations 1988 (SI NO.1324)

This regulation regulates the fire safety of furniture in the UK, involving various indicators and testing requirements that furniture needs to meet in terms of fire prevention.

French Bedding Safety Regulations Decree n ° 2000-164

This regulation specifies safety standards for bedding products in the French market, including constraints on material selection and finished product quality.

Canadian Mattress Safety Regulations SOR/80-810

Canada controls the safety performance of mattress products through this regulation, including whether the structure and material of the mattress comply with safety standards.

Australian Technical Bulletin (such as TB117, TB129, TB133)

These technical bulletins provide specific technical requirements and testing methods for materials, processes, and other aspects related to household products in the Australian market.

Why choose general testing

Proficient in standards and precise solutions

The professional team of Tonggui Testing is well versed in the home product testing and certification standards of major global markets such as the European Union, the United States, Japan, as well as other countries and regions. Being able to quickly and accurately develop testing and certification plans based on the characteristics of enterprise products and target markets, ensuring that enterprises do not take detours and pass certification in one go. For example, for a smart electric sofa planned to be exported to the European Union and the United States, the team will consider both the EU's CE certification (covering LVD, EMC directives, and related environmental and safety regulations) and the US CPSC regulatory requirements (such as structural safety, child safety), as well as possible UL certification, to provide a comprehensive and targeted solution for the enterprise.

Efficient detection, shortened cycle

With advanced testing equipment and optimized testing processes, Tonggui Testing can significantly shorten the testing and certification cycle. Compared to the industry average, it can help companies shorten certification time by more than 30%. For some companies with urgent time requirements, such as those that need products to be launched before the peak sales season, the efficient service of Tonggui Testing can ensure that the company can push the products to the market on time and seize business opportunities. For example, a certain enterprise plans to launch a new type of electric heater during the winter sales season in Europe. Through efficient operation and compliance testing, the entire process from testing to certification was completed in just one and a half months, helping the enterprise smoothly catch up with the sales boom.

One stop service, worry free throughout the process

From project consulting, testing implementation, report issuance, to certification application and subsequent technical support, Tonggui Testing provides one-stop services. Enterprises do not need to worry about the tedious certification process. The professional team of Tonggui Testing will follow up throughout the process and solve various problems in a timely manner. During the testing process, if it is found that the product does not meet the standards, the team will provide practical and feasible rectification suggestions to the enterprise based on their rich experience, assist the enterprise in optimizing the product until it is certified. For example, when a company applied for UL certification in the United States, some minor electrical safety issues were discovered during the initial product testing. The Tonggui testing team quickly developed a rectification plan, guided the company to adjust product design and production processes, and ultimately helped the company successfully obtain UL certification.

High cost-effectiveness and cost reduction

On the premise of ensuring service quality and authoritative testing and certification results, Tonggui Testing provides highly cost-effective services. Compared to some internationally renowned testing and certification institutions, the service fees are more reasonable, which can save enterprises 20% -30% of cost expenditures. At the same time, due to the efficient service of compliance testing, it can help enterprises quickly pass certification, reduce the time and opportunity costs caused by long certification cycles, lower the operating costs of enterprises from multiple dimensions, and improve their economic benefits.