MÖBELFAKTA’S
REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATION
1.1.4 Educational environments
1.4.1 Upholstered seating furniture
1.4.2 Reclining furniture and mattresses
1.5.2 Textile (indoor furniture)
1.5.3 Textile (outdoor furniture)
2.1 Mandatory material requirements
2.1.1 SVHC/ECHA’s candidate list
2.1.2 Wood and wood-based material
2.1.6 Surface treatment of wood, plastic
and metal
2.2 Mandatory product requirements
2.2.1 Recycling: Marking of plastic parts
3 RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAINS –
SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY
3.1 Requirements within human rights,
labour law, environment, and anti-corruption
3.2.2 Communicating the policy obligation
Safety/function is the collective term for the
properties in the basic standards designated safety, strength and durability. Safety/function
covers, and is separated into, the different environmental categories that an
item of furniture is intended for and is tested for according to the relevant
standard.
A valid test report/certificate from an accredited
institute/laboratory/enterprise must be available to verify the safety/function
requirements. A valid test report/certificate
means that the item of furniture/component is tested according to applicable
standards including normative annex and has not changed in significant respects
since it was tested. It is possible to test according to preliminary standards
during the revision process. This is
only applicable where those preliminary standards are in the approval phase
where no technical changes are allowed. Where applicable, there is a transition
period for the current standard which in those cases are
specified in the requirement.
1.1.1.1
Seating furniture
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The following standard sets the requirements
for an item of seating furniture for adults, intended for use in a domestic
environment. The requirements apply to all types of seating for domestic use. |
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EN 12520:2016 |
Domestic furniture – Seating furniture – Strength,
durability and safety requirements. |
1.1.1.2
Tables
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The following standard sets the requirements
for a table for adults, intended for use in a domestic environment. The
requirements apply to all types of tables for domestic use. -
Glass as a material
is included in section 1.7. |
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EN 12521:2016 |
Domestic furniture – Tables – Strength,
durability and safety requirements. |
1.1.1.3
Storage units/kitchen/bathroom
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The following standard sets the requirements
for a storage unit intended for domestic use. Fittings for kitchens and
bathrooms included. The requirements apply to all types of storage furniture
including worktops for domestic use. The units may be either freestanding or
attached to the wall/building. -
Kitchen drawers and
doors should be tested at 80,000 cycles according to EN 16121:2013 table 5 level 2 and other storage furniture at 20,000 cycles. -
Glass as a material
is included in section 1.7. |
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EN 14749:2016 |
Furniture for domestic and kitchen use – Storage units and work tops
– Safety requirements and test methods. |
Alternatively:
EN 16121:2013 + A1:2018
Level 1 |
Non-domestic furniture - Storage furniture - Strength, durability and
safety requirements. |
For other freestanding
storage furniture such as magazine racks, coat hangers, etc. additional
requirements as specified below apply:
EN 1023-2:2000* |
Office
furniture - Screens - Part 2: Mechanical safety requirements
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*refers only to l stability
only stability according to EN 1023-3:2000, 6.1
1.1.1.4
Reclining furniture/mattresses
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The following standard sets the requirements for reclining furniture
or mattresses for adults, intended for domestic use The requirements apply to the following types
of reclining furniture and mattresses: ·
Complete beds
including relevant parts such as bedstead, bed base, mattress and overlay
mattress. ·
Bedstead with or
without bed base. ·
Bedstead with or
without frame ends. ·
Bed base. ·
Mattress, including
overlay mattress when applicable. |
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EN 1725:1998* |
Domestic furniture – Beds and mattresses –
Safety requirements and test methods. |
EN 1957:2012 |
Domestic furniture - Beds and mattresses -
Test methods for the determination of functional characteristics. |
EN 1022:2018** |
Domestic furniture – Seating – Determination
of stability |
*Supplementary
requirement is 20,000 cycles according to EN 1725:1998 item 7.3 and 25,000
cycles according to item 7.5.
**Tests performed according to EN 1022:2005 are accepted until 2021-12-31.
1.1.1.5
Bunk beds/high beds
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The following standard sets the requirements on bunk beds/high beds
for domestic use. The requirements include bunk beds and high beds with a
width of ≤1,200 mm. The distance, from the floor to the upper surface of the
bed base, shall be Other products that may be included in a bunk
bed or a high bed, e.g. tables or storage units, are not included in the
specification. |
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EN 747-1:2012 + A1:2015 |
Domestic furniture – Bunk beds and high beds –
Part 1: Safety, strength and durability requirements. |
1.1.1.6
Children’s high chairs
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The following standard sets the requirements on children’s high chairs
for domestic use. The requirements include two different categories; active
and passive high chairs. Active chairs are chairs where the child is strapped
into the chair and passive chairs are where the child is not strapped in. The
type of chair must be specified. |
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EN 14988: 2017 |
Children’s high chairs - Part 1: Safety
requirements |
1.1.1.7 Seating for children |
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The following standard sets the requirements for seating for children
in domestic use. The requirement is based on that the furniture is used by children that is able to sit and walk by themselves up to
14 years. The requirements is divided into 3 seating sizes based on age and body height Seating size 1: 1-3 years Seating size 2: 4-7 years Seating size 3: 8-14 years It applies to the seating function only. If the seating has additional
functions or can be converted into other products, other relevant European
Standards may apply. The standard is developed under a mandate from the EU-Commission, M/527 (Children
seats). Standarden är utarbetad under mandat från EU kommissionen M/527 (Childrens
seats) and it is inteded to be published in the
OJEC. |
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FprEN 17191:2020* |
Seating for children – Safety requirements and
test methods |
*The
standard is sent on formal vote and will be published without any technical
changes during 2021.
1.1.2.1
Seating furniture
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The following standard sets the requirements on seating furniture for
adults intended for use in a non-domestic environment. The requirements apply
to all types of seating for non-domestic use: ·
Chair/armchair ·
Stool ·
Easy chair/sofa including corner and section
combinations ·
Bench |
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EN 16139:2013* |
Non-domestic furniture - Seating
furniture - Strength, durability and safety requirements. |
*Furniture tested in accordance with EN 16139:2013
should be tested to at least level 1.
Load listing at higher user loads
With higher user weights, loads can be listed according to ISO 21015:2007 which
means that the number of test loads in EN 16139: 2013 Table 1 should be listed
using a factor which is directly proportional to the increase in load compared
with the normal user weight of 110 kg. With user weights exceeding 110 kg the
factors in Table 1 in EN 16139:2013 below should be listed: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9,
10, 12, and 13. With user weights up to 160 kg factors/loads should be listed
using a multiple of 1.4 and with user weights up to 200 kg by 1.8. Factor 14 in
Table 1 in EN 16139:2013 should be selected according to level 2 with user
weights exceeding 110 kg.
1.1.2.2
Tables
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The following standard sets the requirements on a table for adults
intended for use in a non-domestic environment. The requirements include all
types of table for non-domestic use: ·
Dining table ·
Desk/work table, other non-office tables ·
Coffee table ·
Sideboard Glass as a material is included in section 1.7. |
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EN 15372:2016* Level 2 |
Non-domestic furniture - Tables - Strength,
durability and safety requirements. |
1.1.2.3
Storage furniture
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The following standards set the requirements on a storage unit
intended for use in a domestic environment. The requirements apply to all
types of storage furniture for use in a domestic environment: ·
Cupboard/cabinet/corner cupboard ·
Chest of drawers/draw unit ·
Bookshelf ·
Bureau Fittings: ·
Base cabinet ·
Wall cabinet ·
High cabinet ·
Worktops ·
Coat hangers ·
Magazine racks The units
may be either freestanding or attached to the wall/building. |
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EN 16121:2013 + A1: 2018 Level 1 |
Non-domestic
furniture – Strength, durability, stability and safety requirements. |
For other freestanding storage furniture
such as magazine racks, coat hangers, etc. additional requirements as specified
below apply:
EN 1023-2:2000* |
Office
furniture - Screens - Part 2: Mechanical safety requirements
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*refers only to l stability
only stability according to EN 1023-3:2000, 6.1
1.1.2.4
Kitchens & Bathrooms
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The following standard sets the requirements for kitchens &
bathrooms intended for use in a non-domestic environment The requirements
apply to all types of storage furniture for kitchen & bathroom incl.
worktops: ·
Worktops ·
Bench cupboard ·
High cabinet ·
Wall cabinet ·
All cabinets
including fittings. Kitchen drawers and doors should be tested at
80,000 cycles according to EN 16121:2013 table 5 level 2. |
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EN 14749:2016* |
Domestic and kitchen storage units and work
tops - Safety requirements and test methods. |
Alternatively:
EN 16121:2013 +
A1: 2018 Level 1 |
Non-domestic furniture - Storage furniture -
Strength, durability and safety requirements. |
1.1.2.5
Reclining furniture/mattresses
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The following standard sets the requirements for reclining furniture
or a mattress for adults for use in a non-domestic environment. These
requirements are based on the European standard for domestic use, EN
1725:1998 including some tightening. The requirements apply to the following
types of reclining furniture and mattresses: ·
Complete beds including relevant parts such as
bedstead, bed base, mattress and overlay mattress. ·
Bedstead with or
without bed base. ·
Bedstead with or
without frame ends. ·
Bed base. ·
Mattress, including
overlay mattress when applicable. |
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EN 1725:1998* |
Domestic furniture – Beds and mattresses –
Safety requirements and test methods. |
EN 1957:2012 |
Domestic furniture - Beds and mattresses -
Test methods for the determination of functional characteristics |
EN 1022: EN 1022:2018** |
Domestic furniture – Seating – Determination
of stability |
*
Supplementary requirement is 20,000 cycles according to EN 1725:1998 item 7.3
and 25,000 cycles according to item 7.5.
**Tests performed according to EN 15372:2008 are accepted until
2021-12-31.
1.1.2.6
Bunk beds/high beds
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The following standard sets the requirements for bunk beds/high beds
intended for use in a non-domestic environment. |
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EN 747-1:2012 + A1:2015 |
Domestic furniture – Bunk beds and high beds –
Part 1: Safety, strength and durability requirements. |
1.1.2.7
Children’s high chairs
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The following standard sets the requirements
on children's high chairs in non-domestic environments. The requirements
include two different categories; active and passive high chairs. Active
chairs are chairs where the child is strapped into the chair and passive
chairs are where the child is not strapped in. The category of chair must be
specified. The requirements for high chairs are based
upon the chair being used by children aged 6-36 months. |
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EN 14988-A1:2017 |
Children’s high chairs - Part 1: Safety
requirements |
1.1.2.8 Seating for children |
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The following standard sets the requirements for seating for children
in non-domestic use. The requirement is based on that the furniture is used
by children that is able to sit and walk by
themselves up to 14 years. The requirements is divided into 3 seating sizes based on age and body height Seating size 1: 1-3 years Seating size 2: 4-7 years Seating size 3: 8-14 years It applies to the seating function only. If the seating has additional
functions or can be converted into other products, other relevant European
Standards may apply. The standard is developed under a mandate from the EU-Commission, M/527 (Children
seats). Standarden är utarbetad under mandat från EU kommissionen M/527 (Childrens
seats) and it is inteded to be published in the
OJEC. |
|
FprEN 17191:2020* |
Seating for children – Safety requirements and
test methods |
*The
standard is sent on formal vote and will be published without any technical
changes during 2021.
1.1.2.9
Screens
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The following standard sets the requirements for partitions for
non-domestic environments. The requirements cover stand-alone partitions.
Declaring the equivalent sound-absorbing area and screen damping according to
section 1.6 Acoustics is optional. |
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EN 1023-2:2000 |
Office furniture - Screens – Part 2:
Mechanical safety requirements |
1.1.2.10 Sound absorbents
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The following requirements apply for measuring and
calculating a sound absorbent's acoustic performance. Products that are
declared in Acoustic Facts fulfil the requirements listed in the
specification. Acoustic performance data reported according to this
specification can be used for calculating and dimensioning a room's acoustic
performance. In “Guide för ljudabsorbenter” (“Guide for sound absorbents”) at www.mobelfakta.se there are
recommended minimum values for sound absorption capacity. Procuring
organisations such as Kammarkollegiet (The Legal,
Financial and Administrative Services Agency) use these recommended levels in
their procurements. Sound absorbing
area The below-specified standards for measuring and calculating acoustic
performance the sound absorbing area of the sound absorbent shall be reported
in the form of a diagram. Complete documentation on performed measurements
and calculations in accordance with the standards above shall be kept
available.
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EN ISO 354:2003 |
Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room. |
Individual items are evaluated in accordance with the Swedish
standard: |
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ISO 20189:2018* |
Acoustics -- Screens, furniture and single objects intended for
interior use -- Rating of sound absorption and sound reduction of elements
based on laboratory measurements |
Larger surfaces (>10m2) made up of several sound
absorbents should be evaluated in accordance with the Swedish and
international standard: |
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SS-EN ISO 11654:1997 |
Acoustics - Sound absorbents for use in buildings - Rating of sound
absorption |
* Evaluations performed according to SS 25269:2013 are
accepted until 2021-12-31.
1.1.2.11 Writing
boards
1.1.2.12
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The following standard sets the requirements for
writing boards and is applicable for safety in normal use, the surface
properties, durability of construction and ergonomics. The requirements
cover wall-mounted and stand-alone writing boards of the type writing boards
and chalk boards, for educational institutions, offices, conference
and board rooms. |
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EN 14434:2010 |
Writing boards for educational institutions - Ergonomic, technical and
safety requirements and their test methods |
1.1.3.1
Office work chairs
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This specification sets the requirements for work chairs intended for
use in office environments according to the European standards EN 1335-2 and
-3. EN 1335-1 is specified in item 1.2. Dimensions The requirements include work chairs for office environments according
to the following definition: An item of seating furniture for a single person
with backrest and with or without armrest. The chair includes a revolving
seat and adjustable height. The chairs are divided into three types – A, B and C. Type A: Seat – revolving, adjustable height, adjustable seating-depth
and adjustable leaning. |
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EN 1335-2:2018* |
Office furniture – office work chair – Part 2:
Safety requirements |
* Tests performed according to
EN 1335-2:2009 are accepted until 2021-12-31.
1.1.3.2
Work tables
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This specification sets the requirements for a work table and writing
table intended for use in an office environment according to the European
standard EN 527-2. EN 527-1 is specified in
the item 1.2. Dimensions. For tables equipped with an electric motor for
adjusting table height, CE marking is a requirement. When declaring office work tables, you should also specify the type of
table referred to in the declaration, table for sitting, standing or
sit/stand. You must also specify the degree of adjustability according to
one of four categories A, B, C and D which are specified in EN
527-1:2011. Type A: Fully
adjustable Type B: Height
selectable Type C: Fixed height Type D: Limited
adjustability or selectability Include work tables and writing tables according to the following
definition ·
Tables intended for office work performed by a
person. ·
Storage units, which are included and
coupled/fixed to the table shall be tested in
applicable parts according to the applicable standards for storage furniture
for offices. |
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EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019* |
Office furniture – Work tables and desks –
Mechanical safety requirements |
* Tests performed according to EN 527-2:2016 are
accepted until 2022-12-31.
1.1.3.3
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The following standards set the requirements
on an item of storage furniture for use in an office environment. |
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EN 14073-2:2004 |
Office furniture – Storage furniture – Part 2:
Safety requirements |
EN 16121:2013 + A1:2018 Level 1 |
Non-domestic furniture - Storage furniture -
Strength, durability and safety requirements |
For other freestanding storage furniture such
as coat hangers or magazine racks, additional requirements as specified below
apply
EN 1023-2:2000* |
Office
furniture - Screens - Part 2: Mechanical safety requirements |
*Lateral stability only
1.1.3.4
Screens
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The following standards establish the requirements that partitions for
office environments should meet. The requirements cover stand-alone
partitions. Declaring the equivalent sound-absorbing area and screen damping
according to section 1.6 Acoustics is optional. |
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EN 1023-2:2000 |
Office furniture - Screens – Part 2: Mechanical
safety requirements |
1.1.3.5
Table mounted screens
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The following standards set the requirements for
screens intended for use in office environments. The requirements cover
screens mounted on table tops for offices. It is also optional to declare
equivalent sound-absorption area and screen damping according to section 1.6
Acoustics. |
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EN 1023-2:2000* |
Office furniture – Partitions – Part 2:
Mechanical safety requirements |
EN 14073-2:2004** |
Office furniture – Storage furniture – Part 2:
Safety requirements |
*Load-bearing screen with loads according to EN 1023-2 and 2 times the
manufacturer’s maximum recommended weight.
** Horizontal force 80 N 100 mm from top edge of screen according to EN
14073-2, after testing should be adjustable to original position, damage
criteria: breakage, deformation, stability. Vertical force 200 N function and
300 N safety (10 x 10 seconds), 100 mm from edge of
screen, damage criteria: no breakage. General exception for lightweight screens
where mgh ≤65 Nm, m= mass (kg), g= gravitational
acceleration (m/s2), height above floor to the screen’s centre of gravity (m).
1.1.3.6
Sound absorbents
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The following requirements apply for measuring and
calculating a sound absorbent's acoustic performance. Products that are
declared in Acoustic Facts fulfil the requirements listed in the
specification. Acoustic performance data reported according to this
specification can be used for calculating and dimensioning a room's acoustic
performance. In “Guide för ljudabsorbenter” (“Guide for sound absorbents”) at www.mobelfakta.se there are
recommended minimum values for sound absorption capacity. Procuring
organisations such as Kammarkollegiet (The Legal,
Financial and Administrative Services Agency) use these recommended levels in
their procurements. Sound absorbing
area The below-specified standards for measuring and calculating acoustic
performance the sound absorbing area of the sound absorbent shall be reported
in the form of a diagram. Complete documentation on performed measurements
and calculations in accordance with the standards above shall be kept
available. The requirements
cover individual sound absorbents and larger composite surfaces (> 10m2)
with several sound absorbents. |
|
EN ISO 354:2003 |
Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room. |
Individual items are evaluated in accordance with the Swedish
standard: |
|
ISO
20189:2018* |
Acoustics -- Screens, furniture and single
objects intended for interior use -- Rating of sound absorption and sound
reduction of elements based on laboratory measurements |
Larger surfaces (>10m2) made up of multiple objects
should be evaluated in accordance with the Swedish and international
standard: |
|
SS-EN ISO 11654:1997 |
Acoustics - Sound absorbents for use in buildings - Rating of sound
absorption |
* Evaluations performed according to SS
25269:2013 are accepted until 2021-12-31.
1.1.3.7
Writing boards
1.1.3.8
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The following standard establishes the requirements
for writing boards and is applicable for safety in normal use, the surface
properties, durability of construction and ergonomics. The requirements
cover wall-mounted and stand-alone writing boards of the type writing boards
and chalk boards, for educational institutions, offices, conference
and board rooms. |
|
EN 1434:2010 |
Writing boards for educational institutions - Ergonomic, technical and
safety requirements and their test methods |
School
environment refers to the educational environment such as classrooms including
preschool
For other
types of furniture – not in classrooms – following applies:
Workplaces:
1.1.3 Office environment
Others:
1.1.2 Non-domestic
1.1.4.1
Seating furniture
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The following standards set the requirements for chairs/seating
furniture intended for use in school environments. ·
Student chairs in classrooms |
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EN 1729-2:2012+ A1:2016* |
Furniture
- Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 2: Safety
requirements and test methods. |
1.1.4.2 Seating for children |
|
The following standard sets the requirements for seating for children
in domestic use. The requirement is based on that the furniture is used by children that is able to sit and walk by themselves up to
14 years. The requirements is divided into 3 seating sizes based on age and body height Seating size 1: 1-3 years Seating size 2: 4-7 years Seating size 3: 8-14 years It applies to the seating function only. If the seating has additional
functions or can be converted into other products, other relevant European
Standards may apply. The standard is developed under a mandate from the EU-Commission, M/527 (Children
seats). Standarden är utarbetad under mandat från EU kommissionen M/527 (Childrens
seats) and it is inteded to be published in the
OJEC. |
|
FprEN 17191:2020* |
Seating for children – Safety requirements and
test methods |
*The
standard is sent on formal vote and will be published without any technical
changes during 2021.
1.1.4.3
Tables
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The following standard sets the requirements for tables intended for
use in education/school environments. ·
Desk/work tables, other than those subject to
office work requirements. Glass as a material is included in section 1.7. |
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EN 1729-2:2012+ |
Furniture
- Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 2: Safety
requirements and test methods. |
1.1.4.4
Storage
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The following standard sets the requirements for storage furniture
intended for use in education/school environments The requirements apply to
all types of storage furniture: ·
Cupboard/cabinet/corner cupboard ·
Chest of
drawers/draw unit ·
Bookshelf ·
Bureau Fittings: ·
Base cabinet ·
Wall cabinet ·
High cabinet ·
Worktops ·
Coat hangers ·
Magazine racks The furniture may be either freestanding or attached
to the wall/building. |
|
SS-EN
16121:2013** + A1: 2018 Level 1 |
Non-domestic furniture – Storage furniture – Strength,
durability and safety requirements. |
For other freestanding storage furniture
such as magazine racks, coat hangers, etc. additional requirements as specified
below apply:
EN 1023-2:2000* |
Office
furniture - Screens - Part 2: Mechanical safety requirements
|
*refers only to l stability
only stability according to EN 1023-3:2000, 6.1
1.1.4.5
Children’s high chairs
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|
The following standards establish the requirements on children's high
chairs in school environments. The requirements for high chairs include two
different categories; active and passive high chairs. Active chairs are
chairs where the child is strapped into the chair and passive chairs are
where the child is not strapped in. The category of chair must be specified. |
|
EN 14988: 2017 |
Children’s high chairs - Part 1: Safety
requirements |
1.1.4.6
Partitions
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The following standards establish the requirements that a partition
for educational institutions should meet. The requirements cover stand-alone
partitions. Declaring the equivalent sound-absorbing area and screen damping
according to section 1.6 Acoustics is optional. |
|
EN 1023-2:2000 |
Office furniture - Screens – Part 2:
Mechanical safety requirements |
1.1.4.7
Sound absorbents
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|
The following requirements apply for measuring and
calculating a sound absorbent's acoustic performance. Products that are
declared in Acoustic Facts fulfil the requirements listed in the
specification. Acoustic performance data reported according to this
specification can be used for calculating and dimensioning a room's acoustic
performance. In “Guide för ljudabsorbenter” (“Guide for sound absorbents”) at www.mobelfakta.se there are
recommended minimum values for sound absorption capacity. Procuring
organisations such as Kammarkollegiet (The Legal,
Financial and Administrative Services Agency) use these recommended levels in
their procurements. Sound absorbing
area The below-specified standards for measuring and calculating acoustic
performance the sound absorbing area of the sound absorbent shall be reported
in the form of a diagram. Complete documentation on performed measurements
and calculations in accordance with the standards above shall be kept
available. The requirements
cover individual sound absorbents and larger composite surfaces (> 10m2)
with several sound absorbents. |
|
EN ISO 354:2003 |
Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room. |
Individual items are evaluated in accordance with the Swedish
standard: |
|
ISO
20189:2018* |
Acoustics -- Screens, furniture and single
objects intended for interior use -- Rating of sound absorption and sound
reduction of elements based on laboratory measurements |
Larger surfaces (>10m2) made up of multiple objects
should be evaluated in accordance with the Swedish and international
standard: |
|
SS-EN ISO 11654:1997 |
Acoustics - Sound absorbents for use in buildings - Rating of sound
absorption |
* Evaluations performed according to SS
25269:2013 are accepted until 2021-12-31.
1.1.4.8
Writing boards
1.1.4.9
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|
The following standard establishes the requirements
for writing boards and is applicable for safety in normal use, the surface
properties, durability of construction and ergonomics. The requirements
cover wall-mounted and stand-alone writing boards of the type writing boards
and chalk boards, for educational institutions, offices, conference
and board rooms. |
|
EN 14434:2010 |
Writing boards for educational institutions - Ergonomic, technical and
safety requirements and their test methods |
1.1.5.1
Seating furniture
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The following
standards set the requirements for seating for adults mainly intended for use
in outdoor environments. The requirements include all types of outdoor
seating intended for camping, domestic and non-domestic environments. Seating furniture loungers, sun-beds, etc. shall fulfil the
requirements according to section 3. Requirements and test sequence for
stability and function are in standard EN 581-2. |
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EN 581-1:2017 + EN 581-2:2015 |
Outdoor furniture – Seating and tables for
camping, domestic and contract use – Part 1: General safety requirements. |
1.1.5.2
Tables
1.1.5.3
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The following standards set the requirements for a table for adults
intended for use in outdoor environments. |
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EN 581-1:2017 + EN 581-3:2017 |
Outdoor furniture – Seating and tables for
camping, domestic and non-domestic use. |
Dimensions can be attributed to two groups of
standards; safety/function and ergonomics. The standards related to safety are
found
in item 1.1 Safety/function. They are relevant when testing furniture of the
respective type of furniture.
The following
standards set the requirements for the types of furniture that have separate
standards with requirements for ergonomics.
That is work chairs, work tables and screens, all in the office environment use
class.
1.2.1.1
Office work chairs
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The following standards set the requirements
for work chairs intended for use in office environments with respect to
dimensions. Work chairs for offices can be divided into three categories – A, B
and C. Type A: Seat – revolving, adjustable height, adjustable seating-depth
and adjustable leaning. |
|
EN 1335-1:2000 |
Office furniture – Office work chair – Part 1:
Determination of dimensions. |
CEN/TR 1335-4:2010 |
Office work chair – Part 4: Clarifications to
EN 1335-1. (Dimensions) |
1.2.1.2
Office work tables
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The following standards set the requirements
for work tables for use in an office environment with respect to dimensions. When declaring office work tables, you should also specify the type of
table referred to in the declaration, table for sitting, standing or
sit/stand. You must also specify the degree of adjustability according to
one of four categories A, B, C and D which are specified in EN
527-1:2011. Type A: Fully
adjustable Type B: Height
selectable Type C: Fixed height Type D: Limited
adjustability or selectability
|
|
EN 527-1:2011 |
Office furniture – Work tables and desks –
Part 1: Dimensions. |
1.2.1.3
Office screens
|
|
The following standards set the requirements for screens for use in
office environments with respect to dimensions. The requirements cover
stand-alone screens. Declaring the equivalent sound-absorbing area and screen
damping according to section 1.6 Acoustics is optional. |
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SS-EN 1023-1:1996 |
Office furniture – Screens – Part 1:
Dimensions. |
Requirements for the
surfaces of furniture apply to all varnished surfaces and to foiled or
laminated hard surfaces. The requirements
do not apply to surfaces treated with oil, wax or equivalent. Care and
treatment recommendations should be provided with the furniture.
Chromed and untreated surfaces are exempt. The requirements apply to all use
classes.
The following
specification sets the requirements for the resistance of surfaces on furniture
intended for use in indoor environments.
Use class |
Furniture surface |
Requirements |
|
Domestic |
Seating furniture |
Undercarriage - legs and frames Undercarriage
- legs and frames Undercarriage - legs and frames Interior surfaces incl.
drawer bottoms. |
Requirement category 1 |
Seating furniture Reclining furniture Storage
furniture |
Seats, backrests and arm rests Other surfaces
excl. bases External surfaces |
Requirement category 2 |
|
Tables |
Table tops |
Requirement category 4 |
|
Non-domestic/offices |
Seating furniture Tables Reclining furniture
Storage furniture |
Undercarriage - legs and frames Undercarriage
- legs and frames Undercarriage - legs and frames Interior surfaces incl.
drawer bottoms. |
Requirement category 1 |
Seating furniture Reclining furniture Storage
furniture |
Seats, backrests and arm rests Other surfaces excl. undercarriages External surfaces |
Requirement category 2 |
|
Table tops |
|
Requirement category 4 |
|
Table tops |
Designed for restaurants, cafés, study
environments, etc. |
Requirement category 5 |
|
Kitchen and bathroom fittings |
|
Interior surfaces and drawer bottoms,
excluding shelves and bottoms |
Requirement category 1 |
|
Exterior surfaces, shelves and bottoms |
Requirement category 3 |
|
Worktop |
|
Requirement category 6 |
|
Requirement category |
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|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
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Testing |
References |
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Water 1) |
EN 12720:2009+A1:2013 |
6 hours |
16 hours |
16 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
|
Fat 1) |
EN 12720:2009+A1:2013 |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
|
Fat + scratching 1) |
SS 83 91 22: 2017 |
- |
- |
- |
24 hours + 3 N |
24 hours + 5 N |
24 hours + 5 N |
|
Scratching |
SIS 83 91 17 2)* |
- |
3 N |
3 N |
3 N |
5 N |
5 N |
|
Alcohol 1) |
EN 12720:2009+A1:2013 |
- |
- |
- |
1 hour |
1 hour |
1 hour |
|
Coffee 1) |
EN 12720:2009+A1:2013 |
- |
1 hour** |
1 hour |
1 hour |
1 hour |
1 hour |
|
Dry heat 1) |
EN 12722:2009+A1:2013 |
- |
- |
- |
70° C |
70° C |
180°C |
|
Wet heat 1) |
EN 12721:2009+A1:2013 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
85°C |
|
Heat to edges 1) |
NS 8061: 1983 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
85°C |
|
Assessment of edges 1) |
SS 83 91 20 :2017 |
- |
- |
1 hour*** |
- |
- |
1 hour |
|
Perspiration– acid and neutral 1) according to EN ISO 105-E04:2013 |
EN 12720:2009+A1:2013 |
- |
1 hour.**** |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1) = When grading, 4 is the lowest
approved score.
2) = Max. scratch
width 0.5 mm. Penetration of varnishing coating not acceptable.
3) = Max. scratch width 0.3 mm.
For laminates, requirements and testing
according to EN 438-2, -3 are also accepted., should also include clauses 10,
16, 20, 25
and 26 with the same fluids as in the table above and wet heat according to EN
12721:2009. VGS is accepted for requirement
category 1–5 level and level HGS is required for requirement category 6, level
and testing of edge of finished board.
For
melamine-faced boards, requirements and testing according to EN 14322:2017 are
also accepted with fluids according the
Table above.
*Testing according to SS 83 91 17 are accepted
until further notice
** Applies to storage furniture - exterior horizontal surfaces
*** Applies to doors and draw fronts
**** Applies to armrests
The following specification
sets the requirements for the resistance of surfaces on furniture intended for
use in outdoor environments.
Application
Use class |
Furniture
surface |
Requirements |
|
Camping |
Seating furniture |
All surfaces |
Requirement cat. 1 |
Domestic environment |
Seating furniture |
Undercarriage - legs and frames Undercarriage - legs and frames
Undercarriage - legs and frames |
Requirement cat. 1 |
Seating furniture |
Seats, backrests and armrests Other surfaces excl. undercarriage External surfaces |
Requirement cat. 2 |
|
Tables |
Table tops |
Requirement cat. 3 |
|
Non-domestic |
Seating furniture |
Undercarriage - legs and frames |
Requirement cat. 1 |
Seating furniture |
Seats, backrests and armrests
Other surfaces excl. undercarriage
|
Requirement cat. 2 |
|
Table tops |
Table tops |
Requirement cat. 3 |
|
|
Requirement
category |
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|
1 |
2 |
3 |
Testing: |
References: |
|
|
|
Water 1) |
EN 12720:2009+A1:2013 |
16 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
Fat 1) |
EN 12720:2009+A1:2013 |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
Alcohol 1) |
EN 12720:2009+A1:2013 |
- |
- |
1 hour |
Coffee 1) |
EN 12720:2009+A1:2013 |
- |
- |
1 hour |
Dry heat 1) |
EN 12722:2009+A1:2013 |
- |
- |
70°c |
Perspiration
– acid and neutral 1) according to |
SS-EN |
- |
1 hour |
- |
1) When grading, 4
is the lowest approved score.
Use class |
Furniture
surface |
Requirements |
Camping |
All |
6 hours. ≥5 |
Domestic environment |
All |
24 hours. ≥5 |
Non-domestic environment |
All |
72 hours. ≥5 |
The following standards set the
requirements for upholstered seating furniture. The standard applies to all
use environments except outdoor furniture explicitly for outdoor use only. As
an alternative to a valid test report from an accredited laboratory, a
certificate/product data sheet from the textile supplier is acceptable which
proves that the textile has been tested and approved according to EN
1021:2014 with standard polyether (20-22 kg/m3) as padding. This
requires the declared item of furniture to have polyether padding with a
density equal to or greater than 22 kg/m3. |
|
EN 1021-1:2014* |
Furniture – Assessment of the ignitability of
upholstered furniture – Part 1: Ignition source: Smouldering
cigarette. |
The following standard sets the requirements
for beds or mattresses. The standard applies to all use environments except
outdoor furniture explicitly for outdoor use only. |
|
EN 597-1:2016 |
Furniture – Assessment of the ignitability of
mattresses and upholstered bed bases – Part 1: Ignition source: Smouldering
cigarette. |
For furniture with upholstery, the following requirements on the
upholstery shall be met. Applies to seating furniture, screen
and
sound absorbents. Not all the requirements below are applicable to
screens and sound absorbents, see exceptions below.
This specification sets the requirements for a leather furniture upholstery. An alternative to the
specified requirements specified
in the table below is that the leather upholstery fulfils the requirements in
SS-EN 13336:2012
The requirements do not apply for sheepskin. For artificial leather, requirements specified in 1.5.1.1.
Characteristics |
Test method |
Requirements: |
Colour fastness to rubbing Decolouring and
change in colour |
EN ISO 11640:2018* EN ISO 11641:2012 – Artificial sweat |
Aniline |
Light fastness |
EN ISO 105-B02:2014 |
Aniline ≥
3 |
Adhesion – surface finish** |
EN ISO 11644:2009 |
- dry
≥ 2 N/10 mm |
Flexing resistance |
EN ISO 5402-1:2017 |
Aniline: Not applicable
|
Tear strength |
EN ISO 3377-2: 2016 |
≥ 20 N |
Determination of cold crack temperature of
surface coatings |
EN ISO 17233: 2017 |
Aniline: Not applicable
|
Colour fastness to water spotting |
EN ISO 15700: 2000 |
≥ 3 |
*Tests
performed according to EN ISO 11640 are accepted until 2021-12-31
**The requirement is only applicable if there is a
smooth surface layer that can be glued against a board without the glue
penetrating the surface layer.
The surface layer must also be > 15 μm for the
requirement to be applicable.
1.5.1.1
Artificial leather
1.5.1.2
|
The following standards set the requirements
for an artificial leather shall fulfil. An alterative to the specified requirements in the table is
that the upholstery fulfils the requirement’s in
SS-EN 15618:2019+A1:2013 Level (with the deviation for Adhesion where level E
applies and Tear strength where level C applies) regarding these properties. |
Characteristics |
Test method |
Requirements: |
Colour fastness to rubbing Decolouring and change in
colour |
SS-EN ISO 105-X12:2016 |
- dry
≥4 |
Light fastness |
SS-EN IOS 105-B02:2014 |
≥ 5 |
Adhesion – surface finish |
SS-EN ISO 2411:2017 |
- longitudinal
≥ 15 N |
Tensile strength |
SS-EN ISO 1421:2017 |
- longitudinal
≥ 250 N/5cm |
Tear strength |
ISO 4674-1:2016 |
- longitudinal
≥ 20 N |
*Applies only to artificial leather with fabric
base.
This
specification sets all the requirements for textile upholstery intended for
indoor use.
The requirements do not apply for webbing and mesh material. For artificial
leather, see adapted requirements under 1.5.1.1.
Characteristics
|
Test method |
Requirements: |
Requirements: |
Resistance to abrasion: |
EN ISO 12947-2:2017* |
|
|
Fastness to piling** |
EN ISO 12945-2:2000 |
5,000 cycles ≥ 3 |
5,000 cycles ≥ 3-4 |
Light fastness |
EN ISO 105-B02:2014 |
≥ 5 |
≥5 |
Seam slippage (warp and weft) |
EN ISO 13936-2:2004 |
See “Seam slippage” under item 1.5.4 |
See “Seam slippage” under item 1.5.4 |
Colour fastness to chafing: |
EN ISO 105–X12:2016 |
|
|
Colour fastness to water wash: (Applies to
washable upholstery) |
EN ISO 105-C06:2010 |
|
|
Colour fastness to dry cleaning: |
EN ISO 105-D01:2010 |
|
|
Colour fastness to water spotting: |
EN ISO 105-E16:2007 |
|
|
Colour fastness to perspiration; |
EN ISO 105-E04:2013 |
|
|
Dimensional change |
EN ISO 5077:2008 |
See section “Dimensional change” under item
1.5.4 |
See section “Dimensional change” under item
1.5.4 |
For requirements with no measurement
units, use the scale of 1-5, where 5 is best. For ”Colour
fastness to artificial light” the scale
of 1-8 applies, where 8 is best.
* Tests according
to EN ISO 12947-2/AC:2006 are
accepted until 2021-12-31
**Textiles in
wool can have an initial piling which decreases after a period of use, for approved
results, pilling should be ≥3-4 at
10,000 cycles
This specification
sets the requirements on textile upholstery intended for outdoor use.
The requirements do not apply for webbing and mesh material. For artificial
leather, see adapted requirements under 1.5.1.1.
Characteristics
|
Test method |
Requirements:
Domestic environment |
Requirements:
Non-domestic use |
Resistance to abrasion: |
EN ISO 12947-2:2017* |
|
|
Fastness to piling |
EN ISO 12945-2:2000 |
≥ 3 |
≥ 3-4 |
Colour fastness to artificial light/exposure |
EN ISO 105-B10:2011 |
≥ 4 |
≥4 |
Colour fastness to chafing: |
EN ISO 105–X12:2002 |
|
|
Colour fastness to water wash: (Applies to
washable upholstery) |
EN ISO 105-C06:2010 |
|
|
Colour fastness to water spotting: |
EN ISO 105-E16:2007 |
|
|
Colour fastness to sweat; |
EN ISO 105-E04:2013 |
|
|
Dimensional change |
EN ISO 5077:2008 |
See section "Dimensional change"
under item 1.5.4 |
See section "Dimensional change"
under item 1.5.4 |
Characteristics |
Test method |
Requirements: Domestic |
Requirements: Non-domestic |
Colour fastness to artificial light/exposure |
EN ISO 105-B10:2011 |
≥ 4 |
≥4 |
Colour fastness to water wash: (Applies to washable upholstery) |
EN ISO 105-C06:2010 |
|
|
Colour fastness to water spotting: |
EN ISO 105-E16:2007 |
|
|
Break strength: |
EN ISO 13934-1:2013 |
|
|
Tear strength: |
EN ISO 13937-2 |
|
|
Dimensional change |
EN ISO 5077:2008 |
See section "Dimensional change" under item 1.5.4 |
See section "Dimensional change" under item 1.5.4 |
For requirements with no measurement units, use
the scale of 1-5, where 5 is best. For "Colour fastness to artificial
light/exposure”,
the scale of 1-8 applies, where 8 is best.
Seam slippage
The
textile supplier is required to specify seam slippage according to the
standards listed in table 1.5.2. The furniture producer is responsible for
providing covering and seams that are adapted to the textile’s seam slippage
for the purpose of producing sustainable upholstery.
Dimensional changes
On
furniture with removable and washable upholstery, the upholstery
material/detail must be replaced in a manner that gives the furniture the
correct appearance and function. The furniture manufacturer is responsible for
meeting this requirement. The textile supplier is required to specify the
dimension change in conjunction with washing as described above according to
the standards listed in table 1.5.2 and 1.5.3.
Labelling
Removable and washable upholstery must be labelled
with washing instructions.
Fire
The fabric must meet the requirements according to the
standard EN 1021-1:2014*. Furniture – Assessment of the ignitability of padded
furniture – Part 1: Ignition source: Smouldering
cigarette. This standard applies for all environments with the exception of
partitions and outdoor furniture which is exclusively intended for outdoor use.
Exceptions
Fabric upholstery material for partitions and sound
absorbents is only subject to the requirements for light fastness according to
1.5.2. Webbing and mesh are materials not subject to the requirements for
upholstery under 1.4 or Upholstery under 1.5.
Sampling
When
selecting fabric samples from a collection of fabrics for testing according to
the standards in table 1.5.1, 1.5.2 and 1.5.3. a representative selection shall
be taken which in scope can vary depending on the collection’s variation in
colours and patterns Not all the variants of the fabric need to be tested and
the selection should preferably be made in consultation with the testing
laboratory that is performing the test. The principle for sampling is that the
test results should be representative for the whole collection which is why
different colours from light to dark should be tested and also different
patterns if they vary. A sample can consist of 3 - 8 variants from the
collection depending on its variation.
Documentation
The furniture producer should be able to show
documentation/test certificate, proving that the covering material included in Möbelfakta’s furniture label meets the requirements. Documentation/test
certificate must be issued by an independent testing laboratory or internal
laboratory with the required expertise or a certificate from a subcontractor.
The
documentation should be for the covering that is produced/delivered
from time to time. If there is a change
in the covering product that affects its function and characteristics, new
tests as described above should be performed.
Requirements on the
reporting of the acoustic performance of an item of furniture or sound
absorbent are set in accordance with the standards below. Products that are
declared in Acoustic Facts fulfil the requirements listed in the
specification. Acoustic performance data reported according to this
specification can be used for calculating and dimensioning a room's acoustic
performance.
In “Guide för
ljudabsorbenter” (“Guide for sound absorbents”) at www.mobelfakta.se there are recommended minimum values for sound absorption capacity.
Procuring organisations such as Kammarkollegiet (The
Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency) use these recommended
levels in their procurements.
The specification is
mandatory for reporting the equivalent sound absorption area for sound
absorbents but is optional for other categories of furniture.
An item of furniture that is used as a sound absorbing unit can be
measured in accordance with the international standard: |
|
SS-EN ISO 354:2003 |
Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room. |
Individual objects evaluated regarding equivalent sound absorption
area in accordance with the Swedish
standard: |
|
ISO 20189:2018* |
Acoustics -- Screens, furniture and single objects intended for
interior use -- Rating of sound absorption and sound reduction of elements
based on laboratory measurements |
Larger surfaces (>10 m2) of multiple objects are
evaluated in accordance with the new Swedish and international standard: |
|
SS-EN ISO 11654:1997 |
Acoustics - Sound absorbents for use in buildings - Rating of sound
absorption |
An item of furniture that is used as a screening-off unit shall be
measured (optional) in accordance with international standard and are
evaluated regarding screen damping in accordance with the Swedish standard: |
|
SS-ISO 10053: 2003 |
Acoustics - Screens or single objects - evaluation with regard to
sound absorption and screen damping |
ISO 20189:2018* |
Acoustics -- Screens, furniture and single objects intended for
interior use -- Rating of sound absorption and sound reduction of elements
based on laboratory measurements |
*Evaluations performed
according to SS 25269:2013 are accepted until 2021-12-31
Equivalent sound-absorption area
The
equivalent sound-absorption area [m2 Sabine] must upon declaration
be presented in a diagram in accordance with ISO 20189:2018 alternately SS-EN-ISO
11654:1997 This is a requirement for sound absorbents as a furniture category.
Complete documentation of measurements performed and calculations in accordance
with the standards above must be available.
Screen
damping
For an item of furniture that
is used as a screening-off unit the screen damping Δ Ls [dB] must be declared
in a diagram in accordance with ISO 20189:2018.
Complete documentation of measurements performed and calculations in accordance
with the standards above must be available when the screen damping is declared.
* Evaluations according to SS 25269:2013 accepted until 2021-12-31
Glass
in furniture must meet the requirements in the respective standard for the
appropriate furniture category and use class according
to the standards given below. Alternately safety glass* can be used.
SS-EN 14072:2003 |
Furniture – Glass in
furniture – Test methods |
*Glass meets the requirements on safety glass when:
- CE-marked according to 12150-2:2004 or
- the glass meets the fragmentation testing
according to EN 12150-1:2015, section 8. or
- the glass breaks as described in EN 12600:2003
according to type B or type C.
Exemptions from “Mandatory material
requirements”: Small, simple components such as Velcro, zipper,
fabric straps, furniture pads and the like that are not made of PVC are not
covered by the mandatory material requirements. |
The manufacturer of the furniture must be able to provide collective
documentation that proves the criteria in Möbelfakta’s
material
requirements below are met. There are templates for subcontractor certificates
available for download at www.mobelfakta.se
which c
an be used as verification of fulfilment of the
requirements.
No chemicals included in ECHA’s candidate list of SVHC may be
contained in levels of >0.1% by weight in the components, parts or
chemicals that are included or used in the manufacturing of the
furniture/product. See https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table |
2.1.2.1
Origin of wood-based material |
Routines must be in place to ensure that wood and wood based material are traceable and come from legal and acceptable
sources. Acceptable source means: 1. Has
legal ownership and access rights. 2.
Follows nationally and locally applicable laws and regulations regarding use,
environment, labour and welfare, health
and safety, and other parties' rights. 3. Pays
the relevant taxes and charges related to use. 4.
Follows CITES regulations (only applicable to certain tree species, see
the CITES website). |
2.1.2.2
Formaldehyde in wood-based flat panels |
Wood-based flat panels* (particle boards, fibre
boards (MDF, HDF), OSB, plywood and edge glued panels** containing
formaldehyde based components / additives must not emit more formaldehyde
than 0.124 mg/m³ (corresponding to E1 according to EN 13986) according to EN
717-1 or similar method***. |
*The requirement does
not apply to molded parts.
**For certain types of
boards (e.g. edge glued panels) reference may be made to the SDS for the
adhesives used in the manufacture
of the board.
***E.g. gas analysis
method (EN-717-2) or perforator method (EN-120).
2.1.3.1 EU Ecolabel, Oeko-Tex & “Svanen” |
If a valid certificate is available that proves all textile complies with EU Ecolabel 2009/567/EC or
2014/350/EU, then the textile requirements are considered to be fulfilled. |
If a valid certificate is available that proves all
textile/leather complies with Oeko-Tex standard
100 (I, II, III, IV) then the textile/leather requirements are considered to
be fulfilled. |
If there is a valid certificate available from “Svanen”
(Nordic Ecolabelling of textiles, hides/skins and leather ver. 4 or later)
for included leather and/or textiles then the requirements for the
textile/leather referred to in the certificate are considered to be
fulfilled. |
2.1.3.2
Flame retardants in textile/leather |
|
Valid product data sheet, EPD, product information,
certificate from supplier or other documentation for all included
textile/leather verifying that none of the flame retardants below have been
actively added or that the levels do not exceed 0.1% by weight, must be
available. |
|
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) |
CAS: 59536-65-1 |
Decabromodiphenyl ether (dekaBDE) |
CAS: 1163-19-5 |
Pentabromdiphenylether (pentaBDE) |
CAS: 32534-81-9 |
Oktabromdiphenylether (oktaBDE) |
CAS: 32536-52-0 |
Tris (2,3-dibrompropyl) phosphate (TBPP) |
CAS: 126-72-7 |
Tris (1-aziridinyl) phosphine oxide (TEPA) |
CAS: 5455-55-1 |
Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) |
CAS: 25637-99-4 |
Tris (2 chlorethyl) phosphate (TCEP) |
CAS: 115-96-8 |
2.1.3.3
Softeners/phthalates in textile/leather |
Valid product data sheet, EPD, product information,
certificate from supplier for textiles/leather, or other documentation that
proves that phthalates classified as hazardous H360 have not actively
been added and that the measured level does not exceed 0.1% by weight, must
be available. |
2.1.3.4
Formaldehyde in textile/leather |
Valid product data sheet, EPD, product information,
certificate from supplier for all included textile/leather or other
documentation that proves the emission of formaldehyde is less than 300 ppm, must
be available. Equivalent documentation must be available for textiles
used in children’s mattresses that prove the emission of formaldehyde is less
than 75 ppm. |
2.1.3.5
Dirt- and grease-repellent impregnations
textile/leather |
Valid product data sheet, EPD, product information,
certificate or other documentation from supplier must be available for
all included textile/leather which proves that neither PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid and salts/esters from them) nor
PFOS (perfluorooctane sulphonate
and pollutants from it) occur in concentrations higher than 0.1% and for
coated fabrics do not exceed the concentration 1 microgram per m2
with respect to its anions, their metal salts, halides, amides and/or other
derivatives (including polymers). |
2.1.3.6
Colouring agents textile/leather |
|
Valid product data sheet, EPD, product information,
certificate from supplier or other documentation for included
textile/leather, proving that none of the below listed colouring agents have
been actively added or that the levels do not exceed 50 mg/kg for each
colouring agent must be available. |
|
Dispersion agents |
|
C.I. Disperse Blue 3 |
CAS: 2475-46-9 |
C.I. Disperse Blue 7 |
CAS: 3179-90-6 |
C.I. Disperse Blue 26 |
CAS: 3860-63-7 |
C.I. Disperse Blue 35 |
CAS: 12222-75-2 |
C.I. Disperse Blue 102 |
CAS: 12222-97-8 |
C.I. Disperse Blue 106 |
CAS: 12223-01-7 |
C.I. Disperse Blue 124 |
CAS: 61951-51-7 |
C.I. Disperse Brown 1 |
CAS: 23355-64-8 |
C.I. Disperse Orange 1 |
CAS: 2581-69-3 |
C.I. Disperse Orange 37/76 |
CAS: 13301-61-6 |
C.I. Disperse Red 1 |
CAS: 2872-52-8 |
C.I. Disperse Red 11 |
CAS: 2872-48-2 |
C.I. Disperse Yellow 1 |
CAS: 119-15-3 |
C.I. Disperse Yellow 9 |
CAS: 6373-73-5 |
C.I. Disperse Yellow 39 |
CAS: 12236-29-2 |
C.I. Disperse Yellow 49 |
CAS: 54824-37-2 |
C.I. Disperse Blue 1 |
CAS: 2475-45-8 |
C.I. Disperse Orange 11 |
CAS: 82-28-0 |
C.I. Disperse Orange 149 |
CAS: 85136-74-9 |
C.I. Disperse Orange 3 |
CAS: 730-40-5 |
C.I. Disperse Yellow 3 |
CAS: 2832-40-8 |
C.I. Disperse Red 17 |
CAS: 3179-89-3 |
Colouring agents |
|
Sodium bis[2-(3-chlorophenyl)-2,4-dihydro-4-[[2-hydroxy-5-mesylphenyl]azo]-5-methyl-3H-pyrazol-3-onato(2-)]chromate(1-) |
CAS: 51147-75-2 |
Disodium,chromium(3+),3-[(3-methyl-5-oxido-1-phenylpyrazol-4-yl)diazenyl]-4-oxidobenzenesulfonate,1-[(2-oxido-5-phenyldiazenylphenyl)diazenyl]naphthalen-2-olate |
CAS: 52587-68-5 |
[3-hydroxy-4-[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)azo]-7-nitronaphthalene-1-sulphonato(3-)]chromium |
CAS: 70236-49-6 |
Sodium bis[methyl
[7-hydroxy-8-[[2-hydroxy-5-mesylphenyl]azo]-1-naphthyl]carbamato(2-)]chromate(1-) |
CAS: 71839-85-5 |
Cuprate(2-), [μ-[[3,3'-[methylenebis[(4,6-dihydroxy-3,1-phenylene)azo]]bis[4-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzenesulfonato]](6-)]]di-,
sodium |
CAS: 85186-15-8 |
Disodium
hydrogen
bis[3-hydroxy-4-[(2-hydroxyphenyl)azo]-7-nitronaphthalene-1-sulphonato(3-)]chromate(3-) |
CAS: 102506-12-7 |
C.I Acid Yellow 220 |
CAS: 70851-34-2 |
C.I. Acid Red 26 |
CAS: 3761-53-3 |
Basic
(cationic) colouring agents |
|
C.I. Basic Red 9 |
CAS: 569-61-9 |
Mordant
(mordanting) |
|
Sodium dichromate |
CAS: 10588-01-9 |
Reactive |
|
Hydrogen
tetrasodium bis[5-[(4-amino-6-chloro-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino]-4-hydroxy-3-[(2-hydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2,7-disulphonato(4-)]cobaltate(5-) |
CAS: 70776-55-5 |
Trisodium bis[3-[(4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)azo]-2-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzenesulphonato(3-)]cobaltate(3-) |
CAS: 84204-70-6 |
Cobaltate(3-),
bis[6-amino-5-[(2-hydroxy-3,5-dinitrophenyl)azo]-1-naphthalenesulfonato(3-)]-,
sodium |
CAS: 85049-76-9 |
C.I. Reactive Blue 220 |
CAS: 90341-71-2 |
Cuprate(4-),
[2-[[[[2-hydroxy-3-sulfo-5-[[2-(sulfooxy)ethyl]sulfonyl]phenyl]azo]phenylmethyl]azo]-5-sulfobenzoato(6-)]-,
sodium |
CAS: 90341-72-3 |
Direct |
|
C.I. Direct Black 38 |
CAS: 1937-37-7 |
C.I. Direct Red 28 |
CAS: 573-58-0 |
C.I. Direct Blue 6 |
CAS: 2602-46-2 |
Pigment |
|
Cadmium sulphide |
CAS: 1306-23-6 |
Lead orange |
CAS: 1314-41-6 |
Sodium chromate |
CAS: 7775-11-3 |
Potassium dichromate |
CAS: 7778-50-9 |
Lead(II) acetate basic |
CAS: 51404-69-4 |
Chromium, [3-hydroxy-4-[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthalenyl)azo]-7-nitro-1-naphthalenesulfona |
CAS: 70236-49-6 |
Sodium
[3-hydroxy-4-[(1-hydroxy-8-sulpho-2-naphthyl)azo]naphthalene-1-sulphonato(4-)]chromate(1-) |
CAS: 70942-15-3 |
2.1.3.7
Tanning of leather |
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Documentation verifying that included leather is not tanned or treated
in any way with chromium VI, arsenic, cadmium or lead as stated below must be
available. |
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Chromium VI |
CAS: 18540-29-9 |
Average conc. max 3 ppm (test report with analysis according to:
CEN/TS 14495 or equivalent) |
Arsenic |
CAS: 7440-38-2 |
No residuals (detection limit 1.0 ppm, test report with analysis
according to: CEN TC 309 WI 065 - 4.3 or equivalent) |
Cadmium |
CAS: 7440-43-9 |
No residuals (detection limit 10 ppm, test report with analysis
according to: CEN TC 309 WI 065 - 4.3 or equivalent) |
Lead |
CAS: 7439-92-1 |
No residuals (detection limit 10 ppm, test report with analysis
according to: CEN TC 309 WI 065 - 4.3 or equivalent) |
2.1.4.1
Flame retardants in plastic/rubber |
|
Valid product data sheet, EPD, product information,
certificate from supplier or other documentation for the included
rubber/plastic proving that none of the flame retardants below have been
actively added or that the levels do not exceed 0.1% by weight, must be
available. Electronics (e.g. electric motors and electrical cables) are
exempted. |
|
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) |
CAS: 59536-65-1 |
Decabromodiphenyl ether (dekaBDE) |
CAS: 1163-19-5 |
Pentabromdiphenylether (pentaBDE) |
CAS: 32534-81-9 |
Oktabromdiphenylether (oktaBDE) |
CAS: 32536-52-0 |
Tris (2,3-dibrompropyl) phosphate (TBPP) |
CAS: 126-72-7 |
Tris (1-aziridinyl) phosphine oxide (TEPA) |
CAS: 5455-55-1 |
Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) |
CAS: 25637-99-4 |
Tris (2 chlorethyl) phosphate (TCEP) |
CAS: 115-96-8 |
2.1.4.2
Softeners/phthalates in plastic/rubber |
Valid product data sheet, EPD, product information,
certificate from supplier for included plastic/rubber or other documentation proving that no
phthalates/softeners classified as hazard classification H360
have actively been added and that the measured level does not exceed 0.1% by
weight/substance and component, must be available. Small plastic parts
(eg screws, pins and fasteners) are excluded from
this requirement. |
2.1.4.3
PVC |
Valid product data sheet, EPD, product information,
certificate from supplier or other documentation proving that the included
plastic parts including coated fabrics/artificial leather,
do not contain PVC must be available. Electrical components (e.g.
power cables) and hospital/urine textile or coated fabric/artificial leather
on furniture in healthcare environment where regular disinfection with
alcohol is required are excluded from this requirement. Small plastic parts (eg screws, pins and fasteners) are excluded from this
requirement. |
2.1.4.4
Pigments in plastics/rubber |
Valid product data sheet, EPD, product information, certificate from
supplier or other documentation must be available for included
plastic/rubber verifying that no pigments or additives based on lead,
cadmium, tin, chromium VI or mercury have been actively added or that the
levels do not exceed 0.01% by weight per component. Small plastic parts (eg screws, pins and fasteners) are excluded from this
requirement. |
2.1.4.5
Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffin (SCCPs) in
plastic/rubber |
Valid product data sheet, EPD, product information, certificate from
supplier for included plastic/rubber or other documentation proving that no
short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) have been
actively added or are included, must be available. Content must not
exceed 0.01% by weight as measured value per component. Small plastic parts (eg screws, pins and fasteners) are excluded from this
requirement. |
2.1.5.1
Flame retardants in padding material |
|
Valid product data sheet, EPD, product information,
certificate from supplier or other documentation for all included padding
material verifying that none of the flame retardants below have been actively
added or that the levels do not exceed 0.1% by weight, must be available. |
|
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) |
CAS: 59536-65-1 |
Decabromodiphenyl ether (dekaBDE) |
CAS: 1163-19-5 |
Pentabromdiphenylether (pentaBDE) |
CAS: 32534-81-9 |
Oktabromdiphenylether (oktaBDE) |
CAS: 32536-52-0 |
Tris (2,3-dibrompropyl) phosphate (TBPP) |
CAS: 126-72-7 |
Tris (1-aziridinyl) phosphine oxide (TEPA) |
CAS: 5455-55-1 |
Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) |
CAS: 25637-99-4 |
Tris (2 chlorethyl) phosphate (TCEP) |
CAS: 115-96-8 |
2.1.5.2
Softeners/phthalates in upholstery material |
Valid product data sheet, EPD, product information,
certificate from supplier or other documentation must be available for
included upholstery material verifying that no phthalates/softeners with hazard
classification H360 have been actively added or that the levels do
not exceed 0.1% by weight. |
Exemptions from the requirements for surface
treatment: Small details like staples, screws, nails, hinges
or fittings which in total represent <5% by weight of the total weight. |
Recommendation for care environment: certain
environments in health care, can in some exceptional
cases have requirements for regular disinfection with alcohol. Purchasers can
when required indicate that they accept the exception from Möbelfakta’s environmental requirements for surface
treatment of furniture intended for healthcare environment because repeated
shelling can mean stress on the surface. It is suggested that procurers
clarify what they want by the following wording: "The surface must cope
daily wiping with disinfectant - preferably cleaning with 50% isopropanol or
70% alcohol.” The purchaser can
specify that the exception is accepted, for example, for solvent-based
polyurethane lacquers and classifications H400, H410, H411, H412 and H413 are
allowed. You can also make exceptions
for H334. NOTE that this is NOT a
general exemption at Möbelfakta for the healthcare
environment, but only a recommendation to the individual purchaser/client for
the healthcare environment that want to disinfect the furniture regularly
with alcohol. |
2.1.6.1
Surface treatment – risk hazard classifications |
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The furniture/product must not be treated with surface treatments or
finishing products that are labelled with the following risk hazard
classifications. A safety data sheet (SDS according to REACH CLP-regulation
no 1272/2008) must be available for all used surface treatment
products. For surface treatment with chromium III in combination with nickel
and/or zinc see section 2.1.6.4 Surface treatment –
chrome-plating. |
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Hazard category |
Hazard statement according to regulation 790/2009 |
|
Acute toxicity |
H300, H301, H310, H311, H330, H331 |
|
Toxic to body organs |
H370, H371, H372, H373 |
|
Carcinogenic |
H350, H351 |
|
Mutagenic |
H340, H341 |
|
Toxic for reproduction |
H360, H361 |
|
Allergenic |
H334 |
|
Dangerous to the environment |
H400, H410, H411, H412, H413 |
|
If the use of surface treatment products is required for technical
reasons, products labelled as dangerous to the environment (H400, H410, H411,
H412, H413) may be acceptable if the content of environmentally hazardous
substance <14 g/per m2 of surface. |
|
2.1.6.2
Surface treatment – aromatic solvents |
The contents
of aromatic* solvents/ hydrocarbons in used
surface treatments/finishing products must not exceed 1.0% by weight. A
safety data sheet (SDS according to REACH CLP-regulation no 1272/2008) must
be available for all used surface treatment products. |
* Examples of aromatic solvents: toluene, xylene and similar.
2.1.6.3
Surface treatment – VOC (volatile organic
compounds) |
Surface treatments or finishing products containing VOC (vapour
pressure > 0.01kPa*) are accepted provided that the applied amounts of the
actual VOC components do not exceed: ·
35 g/m2 for domestic furniture. ·
60 g/m2 for office, public and
outdoor furniture. Documentation from the supplier of the surface treatment product specifying
the concentration of VOC must be available. The furniture producer
must be able to show how the amount of added VOC has been calculated. Exceptions from above requirements for VOC may be made if the amount
of applied VOC is less than 5% by weight based on the total amount of applied
coating product OR if the amount of applied VOC is less than above limits. |
* According to regulation
2010/75/EU (Industrial Emissions Directive).
2.1.6.4
Surface treatment – chrome plating |
Valid product data sheet, EPD, product information, certificate from
supplier or other documentation verifying that the included components do not
have an active additive or that its metal surfaces do not contain passivized
chromium VI must be available. In exceptional cases, the surface treatment of metals with nickel
and/or zinc in combination with chromium III is accepted for components (e.g.
undercarriages, legs etc.) on stackable furniture, folding furniture or
furniture that can be subjected to heavy wear, especially in public
environments. |
2.1.7.1
Metal – skin contact |
Metal that will have prolonged contact with skin
(e.g. armrests) must not consist of alloys containing nickel, chromium III or
chromium VI. |
2.1.8.1
Adhesives |
Adhesives that are used for the production of the
piece of furniture or its components must contain less than 10% VOC (vapour
pressure > 0,01kPa*) by weight and also contain less than 0.2% free
formaldehyde by weight. The
requirement applies to the glue itself without hardener. A valid safety data
sheet (SDS), certificate from supplier or similar for all used adhesives must
be available. The requirement of free formaldehyde is not valid
for adhesives/binding agents used for production of particle board, HDF, MDF
or plywood provided the emission of formaldehyde is less than as stated in
section 2.1.2.2 “Formaldehyde in wood-based flat panels”. |
* According to regulation 2010/75/EU
(Industrial Emissions Directive).
Plastic parts exceeding 50 grams must be marked according to ISO 11469
or ISO 1043:1-4. Exception can be granted if the furniture producer can show
that it is technically impossible to mark the plastic parts due to lack of
space or method of production, e.g. extruded parts. |
The producer shall guarantee that the product is
marked and/or it is possible to deduce who made the product available on the
market. The producer shall also guarantee that the product is marked
so that that it is possible to deduce the product’s production time/date. |
The producer shall guarantee that spare parts
are available for at least five years after the date of production as
specified by marking. Spare parts refers to function
related components which, if they are broken, the piece of furniture will be
partly or completely unusable, e.g. hinges, spring catches, electrical
components and chest drawer systems. |
Clear and appropriately designed information about the product must be
available, for example by providing it with the product in a physical format
or by digital downloading via internet.
Assembly information can be excluded for simple assembly such as
legs, knobs and handles. Directions for use must be available when the product is
multi-functional or has different adjustable functions. Care instructions for all surface materials in the product,
including furniture upholstery. |
For furniture/products intended for the Swedish market the producer
must show compliance with the Packaging Ordinance (SFS 2018:1462). either via a certificate of registration to the FTI
register, or, if it is unavailable, by the producer guaranteeing that
the requirement on producer responsibility is met using in-house routines. |
* If the manufacturer
does not use packaging material but instead uses blankets or similar which is
reused, the requirement is not applicable.
3 RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAINS – SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY
Möbelfakta’s Requirements Specification Part 3
is based on the UN Global Compact, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and
Human Rights, and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business
Conduct.
The requirements are divided into two chapters.
Chapter One (3.1) comprises specific requirements in the areas Human
Rights, Labour Law, Environment, and Anti-corruption. Chapter Two (3.2)
comprises requirements regarding the company’s work to systematically identify
and manage risks of non-compliance with the requirements stated in Chapter One
(3.1).
The requirements apply to the entire supply
chain. Supply chain refers to both the company’s own operation and the supplier
chain. Supplier chain refers to the company’s suppliers and subcontractors that
are directly connected with extraction of raw materials and production of
labelled products.
In the preparation of Möbelfakta’s
Requirements Specification (Part 3), current version, it was ensured that the
requirements were completely harmonised with the requirements of the National Agency
for Public Procurement (Upphandlingsmyndigheten)
regarding sustainable supply chains at advanced level and the National
Secretariat for Sustainable Procurement (for more details, see Appendix).
Requirements in the sections on guidelines are
retrieved from and based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human
Rights and the National Secretariat for Sustainable Procurement document,
“Guidelines – Contractual terms, sustainable supply chains”.
3.1 Requirements within human rights, labour law, environment, and anti-corruption
The
requirements in this chapter are presented in detail in four areas. For each
area, the requirements show the minimum level of compliance for the company in
its own operation and in the supply chain.
The
company must comply with national and local legislation in the countries in
which operations are carried out. In cases where international provisions
stipulate stronger protection for the individual than national legislation, the
company must take reasonable measures to follow the international provisions.
Audits may be carried out of the company and
its suppliers and subcontractors. Full transparency is expected from the
company regarding compliance with the requirements. In the event of a company
or its suppliers violating the requirements, corrective measures must be taken.
A corrective measure means that a company ensures that it, or the supplier,
remedies the non-compliance as quickly as possible.
Human rights refers to
compliance with the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)*, the
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International
Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
·
The
company must support and respect human rights and has a responsibility to
respect and promote the human rights, both within its own operations and in the
supplier chain.
·
•The company must ensure that it does not
participate, directly or indirectly, in violations of human rights. This also
includes situations when the company fails to pose questions on violations of
human rights or benefits from violations that are carried out by a third party.
Labour law refers to compliance with
the International Labour Organisation Declaration on Fundamental Principles and
Rights at Work*, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 32*, the
labour law legislation, including provisions on wages, working hours, leave,
and social insurance protection, that applies in the country in which the work
is carried out*, and the labour protection and work environment legislation
that applies in the country in which the work is carried out*.
Child labour is prohibited (ILO 138
and 182*, UN Child Rights Convention, Article 32*)
·
No
person may be employed who is below the age of compulsory schooling or under 15
years, or younger than the minimum age of employment, if this age exceeds 15
years.
·
Young
people between the ages of 15 and 18 may not be employed for hazardous work, or
work that has a negative impact on the individual’s personal development
(physical, psychological, mental, spiritual, moral or social development).
Young people between 15 and 18 may only be employed on condition that they have
reached the legal age for employment and have completed national compulsory
education. There must be a policy in place for the types of tasks a person
aged between 15 and 18 may carry out.
·
If
child labour is detected, the company must take action based upon the best
interests of the child, and find suitable solutions in consultation with the
child and the family of the child.
Forced labour is prohibited (ILO 29*
and 105*)
Forced labour, including slave
labour, bonded labour or involuntary prison labour may not occur, and all
labour must be voluntary without threat of penalty or similar.
·
The
employee must have the right to terminate their employment following a
reasonable period of notice.
·
The
company may not retain original copies of ID documents.
Discrimination and harassment is
prohibited (ILO 100* and 111*)
·
Discrimination
on the basis of ethnic affiliation, sex, civil status, pregnancy, religion,
social or ethnic origin, nationality, physical ability, political opinions,
union membership, gender-crossing identity or expression, age, health
condition, or sexual orientation, or other character trait that is protected by
applicable legislation, may not occur. Discrimination refers to any
distinction of employees that is not based on merits or qualities, but involves
differential treatment on biased grounds.
·
The
company must work to promote diversity and equal opportunities in the
operation.
·
Harassment
may not occur in the operation. Harassment refers to instances when
employees are exposed to harsh or inhuman treatment, including sexual
harassment or some form of psychological or physical punishment.
Freedom of association and
collective bargaining (ILO 87* and 98*)
·
The
company must recognise and respect the rights of employees (and employers) to
organise, to join organisations in which they themselves choose to participate,
and the right to collective bargaining. Collective bargaining refers to
formalised and/or non-formalised forms of cooperation to support and defend
employees’ interests in working life and in the relationship between employers
and employees.
In countries where freedom of association is limited or under development, the
supplier must support instances where employees may meet the company management
to discuss wage and labour conditions without risk of negative consequences.
Terms of employment, wages, and
working hours
·
All
employees must have a written employment agreement that includes information
about the nature of the work, working hours, wages, and holiday leave.
·
The
employer must ensure that all employees understand their terms of employment,
for example with the help of a staff handbook and training.
·
Wages
must be paid directly to the employee within the agreed timeframe and in full.
·
The
company must support the payment of living wages to employees, and under no
circumstances pay less than the national or locally stipulated minimum wage.
·
Overtime
must be voluntary, and overtime compensation must be paid according to national
legislation, and must be clearly specified in payslips.
·
Working
hours per week must not exceed legal limits or a maximum of 60 hours per week,
including overtime.
·
The
employees must have at least one day of rest per week.
·
The
company must ensure that the employees have breaks during the working day.
·
Leave,
including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave must be approved
and compensated in accordance with national legislation.
·
All
employees must be covered by social insurances in accordance with national law.
Safe and hygienic work environment
(ILO 155 and 170)
·
Employees
working in the company operation must be offered a safe and healthy work
environment in which preventive measures are taken to reduce injury and risks
to health. A safe and hygienic working environment is one in which the
employee, when occupying an area over which the employer has direct or indirect
control, is guaranteed to be free from or protected from conditions that can
constitute a hazard for the employee’s physical and/or psychological health.
·
A
register is to be kept of accidents and incidents. Incidents are such events
that could have led to an accident.
·
Employees
must be trained on the potential health risks that the work can entail,
including hazardous operations and general safety information. Employees must
regularly be given relevant training and instructions for operating machines
and other equipment.
·
Employees
must have access to all necessary protective equipment without having to pay
for it themselves.
·
Temperature,
air quality, and noise levels must be regulated in accordance with local
legislation. Where the work environment cannot be changed, it must be mitigated
with protective equipment.
·
Chemicals
must be handled safely, and safety data sheets must be available.
·
Fire
drills must be held regularly. Fire equipment, evacuation plans, and emergency
exits must be available and clearly visible in all areas.
·
The
workplace must be clean, fresh, and safe. Hygienic facilities must be
available. This also applies to employee accommodation.
Environment refers to compliance
with the environmental protection legislation that applies in the country in
which the work is carried out*, and the operation must be carried out with
consideration for the company’s surrounding environment.
·
The
company must conduct its operations responsibly in relation to the environment
and comply with local and national environmental legislation. There must be a
system in place for checking compliance with legislation, along with lists of
relevant legislation.
·
The
company must identify, measure and follow-up its environmental impact, and
long- and short-term environmental goals, with associated action plan, must be
drawn up to ensure continuous improvement.
·
In
choices of materials and manufacture of furniture and its component parts, the
precautionary principal must be observed regarding environmental risks.
·
All
employees must be provided with environmental training, and the company must
implement suitable initiatives to promote greater environmental awareness.
·
The
company must encourage the development of environmentally friendly
technologies.
Anti-corruption refers to compliance
with the UN Convention Against Corruption* and the bribery legislation that
applies in Sweden, in the country in which all or parts of the product are
manufactured, and other countries’ laws that otherwise govern the company’s
operation.
·
The
company must combat all forms of corruption, including blackmail and bribery.
·
The
company must not, directly or indirectly, offer undue payment or other forms of
compensation to any person or organisation with the aim of obtaining,
maintaining, or directing business operations, or receive other undue
advantages within the framework of its operation.
·
The
company must not, directly or indirectly, request or accept any form of undue
payment or other forms of compensation from a third party that can affect the
objectivity of business decisions.
To ensure compliance with the requirements
described in Chapter 3.1, the company must have a systematic method of working
to prevent and manage any non-compliance with the requirements and to ensure
continuous improvement.
The requirements below make clear
what procedures the company must have in place within the framework of its
systematic work. The systematic work and its procedures must be documented and
continuously applied in the company’s own operation and in the supplier chain.
The procedures must be proportional to the risks in the company’s own operation
and in the supplier chain.
For each requirement, guidelines are
provided to further clarify the meaning of the requirements and what the
company needs to consider in order to comply with the
requirements
The company must
have adopted one or more policies that: ·
at least cover the requirements described in Chapter 3.1, ·
have been approved at the highest executive level
in the company. |
3.2.1.1 Aim and guidelines
The aim of the policy obligation is to ensure
that the company is aware of its responsibility, and that its actions respect
the requirements described in 3.1. The policy obligation must also ensure that
the responsibility is supported in the operation. The policy obligation must
also be available to business partners and other stakeholders connected with
the company’s operation.
A policy obligation is a publicly available
declaration of intent (i.e. available for both internal and external actors),
that describes the company’s responsibilities, obligations, and expectations
regarding the requirements described in 3.1. The obligation applies to both the
company’s own operation and the supplier chain, as well as in other business
relations. The company’s obligations concerning the requirements described in
3.1 can be expressed in one single policy or in several separate policies. It
can also be integrated into one or more of the company’s policy documents, such
as its own code of conduct and in a code of conduct for suppliers. In order for
the policy obligation to be effective within the company’s organisation, it
must be adopted by the highest executive level.
3.2.2 Communicating the policy obligation
The company must
have procedures for conveying the policy obligation in its own operation and
in the supplier chain, which ensures that the company: ·
communicates the policy obligation to employees in the company and
ensures that the obligation is generally available, for example at the
workplace or on the company’s website, ·
communicate in writing the requirements described in 3.1 to the
suppliers with whom the company has a contractual relation (first-tier
suppliers), ·
ensure that the requirements described in 3.1 are
communicated from suppliers with whom the company has contractual relations
(first-tier), further along the supplier chain. |
3.2.2.1 Aim and guidelines
The aim of requiring the company to communicate
the requirements described in 3.1 (policy obligation) is to ensure that the
obligation is communicated to relevant actors. This applies to both actors who
themselves are expected to introduce corresponding obligations in their
operations (such as suppliers and subcontractors) and stakeholders who have an
interest in the implementation (such as business connections, investors,
consumers, and interest organisations).
Communicating the requirements must ensure that
employees, stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors at different tiers in
the supplier chain are made aware of the company’s policy obligation to respect
the requirements. In addition, they are expected to act in accordance with the
requirements.
The policy obligation must also be supported
all the way from the highest executive level to relevant employees in the
company, who otherwise may take action without being aware of the requirements
or without considering them. The obligation may be communicated through
relatively simple means, such as publishing it on the company’s website or
intranet. In addition, the company can provide internal training to increase
awareness of the meaning of the policy obligation within its own operation.
The requirements must be communicated to
businesses with which the company has contractual relations. It is not
sufficient that a policy is available to suppliers; the requirements must be
accepted in writing. When required, the requirements must also be translated
into local languages. In addition, the company can provide training for
suppliers to promote capacity building in the supplier chain with the aim of raising
awareness of the requirements in different tiers of the supplier chain.
The risks of non-compliance are often greater
in the subcontractor tier. It is therefore important that the company
communicates the responsibility, i.e. imposes requirements in these tiers as
well. Through agreements, a company can demand that suppliers in turn
communicate corresponding requirements in their supply chains.
3.2.3 Division of responsibility
The company must have: ·
appointed one or more people at executive level to be ultimately
responsible for the requirements described in 3.1, ·
appointed one or more persons with operative responsibility to ensure
compliance with the requirements described in 3.1 in the company’s own
operation and in the supplier chain, ·
made clear what the responsibility entails. |
3.2.3.1 Aim and guidelines
The aim of
requiring a clear division of responsibility is to ensure that the company has
appointed people at executive level to ensure
compliance with the requirements described in 3.1.
For a policy obligation to be effective, and to
ensure compliance, an internal division of responsibility is required.
Ultimately, it is the executive management that is responsible for compliance
with the obligation, so someone in the management team must be made
responsible. It is also important that the company ensures that individuals
with operative responsibility have relevant expertise within each area of
responsibility. Naturally, the division of responsibility can vary, depending
on the size and structure of
the company, but one or more persons in executive positions must
have the ultimate responsibility.
Day-to-day responsibility can then be delegated within the organisation.
The company must have
procedures for regularly carrying out risk analyses in its own operation and
in the supplier chain, which ensures that the company can: ·
map the supplier chain, at least including the suppliers where
furniture and component parts are actually manufactured, in an up-to-date
list with names and addresses of these facilities, ·
show an action plan to increase traceability in the supplier chain in
those cases where traceability is low, ·
show that the staff members who work with risk analyses are allocated
the time and the in-service training required for the task, ·
show how it identifies current and potential risks in its own
operation and in the supplier chain regarding compliance with the
requirements described in 3.1, on the basis of confirmed information and
updated information from credible sources, ·
show the identified risks in its own operation and in the supplier
chain (regarding the products that are included in the labelling), ·
show how the company priorities its identified risks in its own operation
and in the supplier chain on the basis of degree of severity |
3.2.4.1 Aim and guidelines
The aim of requiring that the company conducts
risk analyses is to ensure that the company regularly identifies risks of
non-compliance with the requirements described in 3.1.
As risks are constantly changing in response to
new business relations, changes in production, new laws, etc., a risk analysis
should be carried out at least in conjunction with such changes. Risk refers to
both actual and potential negative impact on the basis of the requirements
stated.
The risk analysis process comprises both
identification and prioritisation of risks. For identifying risks in the
supplier chain, it is important that the company also has procedures in place
for mapping this. Risk analyses need to be conducted on a regular basis, and
must be relevant for the part of the company’s operation that involves Möbelfakta-labelled products.
It is important to emphasise that identifying a
risk does not, in itself, mean non-compliance with the requirements. It is
important to present the risks that actually exist. What is then crucial is
that the company in the next stage shows how these risks are managed and
counteracted. Procedures for risk analysis can be included in the company’s broader
risk management system.
Mapping the supplier chain
Awareness of the supplier chain is essential
for identifying and managing relevant risks of non-compliance with the
requirements described in 3.1. The length and complexity of the supplier chain
also affects the risk of non-compliance. It is therefore important that the
company is familiar with the supplier chain in order to determine what measures
may need to be introduced. It is also important to be aware of the type of
operation conducted by the companies in the supplier chain, such as whether
they are wholesalers or producers, and where they conduct their operations.
How the company maps the supplier chain can
vary, depending on the information to which it has access. If the company has
full access regarding where the production takes place, it can conduct a
detailed survey with specified information. If the company has limited access
regarding where the production takes place, the survey can be conducted partly
with specified information, partly with publicly available information, along
with assumptions about where production may be taking place If the company has
very limited information about the supplier chain, which is commonly the case
where raw material extraction is involved, the survey can be based entirely on
publicly available information, along with assumptions about where production
or raw material extraction is taking place. If the company has limited access
regarding the chain, it must take the necessary steps to increase access. It
can then continuously survey the supplier chain in order to confirm potential
risks. A process to increase traceability in the supplier chain therefore
comprises a natural part of the procedure for risk analysis.
For raw materials, the company should at least
focus its review on the main raw materials for the labelled furniture, such as
wood, textiles, and steel.
Identification of risks
It is important to ensure that all types of
risks connected to the requirements described in 3.1 are captured in the risk
analysis, both regarding the company’s own operation and in the supplier chain.
A risk analysis of corruption will, for example, require different sources of
information than an analysis of environmental risks. To the company can
identify risks of non-compliance with the requirements described in 3.1, it is
also important that the company has good awareness of national legislation relating
to the requirements.
Risks in the company’s own operation should be
identified within the framework of the systematic risk management work for each
area, for example linked to initiatives on the work environment, staffing,
environment, and systematic anti-corruption. The risk analysis should be based
on actual knowledge about the company and the prevailing conditions in the
operation.
Identification of risks in the supply chain
should be based on both the company’s own knowledge about the operation and the
supplier chain and on reports and analyses from established organisations and
expert bodies. These may include UN bodies and organisations such as ICC
(International Chamber of Commerce), Amnesty International, International Trade
Union Confederation, Freedom House, and Transparency International. Information
gathering is crucial for the risk analysis, and the process should be based on
internal and independent external expertise, and can involve consultation on
tangible risks with individuals, their representatives, and groups that may be
impacted. The company should particularly consider vulnerable groups and a
broad span of rights holders in the supply chain.
Prioritisation of risks
After conducting a risk analysis, the company,
when necessary, needs to prioritise the risks that must be managed first.
Prioritisation should be based on the level of severity of the potential
negative impact in accordance with OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible
Business Conduct. The more severe the negative impact, the higher the priority
the company should assign the issue. In assessing what is a severe negative
impact, the company
should consider scale (how severe the impact is), scope (the
number of individuals impacted), whether it is irrevocable in character (the
possibility of rectifying the situation and compensating those affected), and
the probability of the risk of a negative impact.
An impact that is temporary, impacts few
people, and which can easily be restored is not as severe as one that affects people
or the environment permanently, affects more people or cannot be remedied, such
as fatalities or permanent injury or damage.
When deciding on priorities for risks in the
supply chain, the company should take into consideration particularly vulnerable
groups, such as children, women, ethnic groups, or indigenous peoples. This
process should be based on internal and/or independent external expertise, and
can include consultation with groups and other relevant individuals that may be
impacted.
The company must have procedures in place for systematic follow-up of
compliance with the requirements described in 3.1 in its own operation and in
the supplier chain. This ensures
that the company can: ·
show which of the identified risks are selected for follow-up in its
own operation, ·
show which suppliers and subcontractors are selected for follow-up in
relation to the identified risks, ·
show when, where, and how often follow-up activities are carried out, ·
show which follow-up activities have been carried out to manage the
identified risks in the company’s own operation and in the supplier chain
(regarding the products that are included in the labelling), |
3.2.5.1 Aim and guidelines
The aim of requiring that a company has
procedures for follow-up is to ensure that the company, as part of its own risk
management work, checks compliance with the requirements in its own business
operation and in the supplier chain. Follow-up ensures that the company manages
its identified risks of non-compliance with the requirements efficiently, and
takes any measures needed to enable continuous improvements. The follow-up
should be based on risk analyses, with particular focus on prioritised risks
(identified and prioritised in accordance with 3.2.4).
When following up risks in the supplier chain,
it may in some instances be difficult for the company to assess subcontractors
in the chain, due to a lack of access and influence. However, this does not
reduce the company’s responsibility for managing risks at different tiers in
the chain. In these situations, the company must take appropriate measures to
monitor and manage the risks according to their circumstances. Collaboration
with other organisations and joint industry initiatives are one way of
achieving this, and are becoming increasingly common for managing common
challenges in supply chains.
Follow-up
method
The follow-up may be conducted in different
ways. Within a company’s own operation, follow-up should involve health and
safety inspections, in-house audits, staff surveys, and follow-up of relevant
performance indicators.
Follow-up in the supplier chain should involve
supplier assessment and/or collection of information through self-assessment
surveys, in-house or third-party audits, and/or complaints mechanisms. Measures
to improve the subcontractors’ capacity may also be part of the follow-up, for
example through training. If parts of the supplier chain have been reviewed
within the scope of some existing social standard, such as SA8000, RBA, EICC or
Fair Wear Foundation, these may also form part of the follow-up. The follow-up
method may vary depending on the risk, and at the same time it is important
that follow-up measures are directly connected to the identified risk.
Audits are a common follow-up method that can
provide the company with results that are comparable over time or with country
and industry averages. The audits can be conducted by the company itself or
through a third party. Audits may vary, depending on the tier in the supplier
chain that is being audited. When conducting an audit of a subcontractor that
is a wholesaler in a country with a low risk of non-compliance with the
requirements, it is more relevant to review the wholesaler’s procedures and
processes for communicating the requirements and checking compliance. However,
if the audit concerns a factory where all or parts of products are
manufactured, an on-site audit is needed. An audit report then presents the
results, reports any non-compliance, and presents proposed remedies.
A smaller company may have more limited
opportunities to conduct their own audits, but they may have a larger company
as a subcontractor that carries out its own audits. In such cases, the company
can review the subcontractor’s audit reports as part of their own follow-up.
In addition to follow-up in the form of
self-assessment surveys and audits, complaints mechanisms are an important
channel for gathering information about compliance with the requirements.
Well-functioning complaints mechanisms can provide the company with continuous
information about potential non-compliances that may be difficult to detect in
audits.
The company must
have procedures for non-compliance management relating to compliance with the
requirements described in 3.1. This ensures that the company can: ·
show how systematic non-compliance management takes place in its own
business operation and in the supplier chain with regard to the cause,
nature, and severity of non-compliance, ·
show whether any non-compliance with the requirements has occurred in
its own business operation and in the supplier chain, ·
show which appropriate actions were immediately
taken to correct identified shortcomings in its own business operation and in
the supplier chain. |
3.2.6.1
Aim
and guidelines
The aim of
requiring that the company has procedures for compliance management is to
ensure that internal processes are in place to immediately manage any
non-compliance caused by the operation or to which the operation has
contributed. If it can be established that the company has caused the
non-compliance, the procedures must also ensure that the company participates
in compensating those individuals who were negatively impacted by the
non-compliance.
If all or
parts of the production takes place in high-risk countries and in high-risk
industries, it is probable that follow-up will lead to detection of
non-compliance. However, the fact that non-compliance is detected also implies
it can be remedied. The company must be able to show tangible measures relating
to the non-compliance that has been detected, and a schedule for remedying the
non-compliance.
It is
important to emphasise that, in some countries, there may be non-compliance as
a consequence of national legislation. In China, for example, the trade unions
are controlled by the state, which means that ILO’s core conventions 87 and 98
are not respected there. It is not reasonable to demand that suppliers break
national laws; instead, such situations require special measures. In spite of
the ban on independent trade unions in China, it is for example, possible for employees at a
factory to elect local representatives. It is also possible to conduct dialogue
between employees and management. Such a situation requires the company to work
more actively with these issues in its supplier chain, as part of the
compliance management.
Action
plans
Action plans should be drawn up on the basis of
an analysis of the cause of the non-compliance, and must indicate suitable
measures and a schedule for implementation. To prevent non-compliance from
recurring, it is important to conduct ‘root cause analyses’. This involves
finding the cause of non-compliance so that effective measures can be
implemented. One example is illegal overtime. To remedy such non-compliance it
is not sufficient to state that employees are working overtime that exceeds
national or international regulations, and demanding that this be stopped. It
is also necessary to find out the cause of employees working overtime. Are they
being forced by the management? Are they choosing to work overtime because of
low wages? Or could there be other causes? This means that the root of the
problem can be tackled, to bring about a long-term solution. Otherwise, the
risk is that the same non-compliance is identified year after year, with no
real improvement taking place.
Measures to correct non-compliance must have a
schedule showing a deadline for when they are to be implemented, and for when
follow-up will be conducted to verify the correction. The severity of the non-compliance
determines the time frames for implementing the measures, and must be decided
from case to case. The measures and schedule must be clearly documented and
communicated to the supplier.
Appropriate
measures
The UN’s
Guiding Principles make a distinction between a company’s ability to remedy
non-compliance depending on whether the company is causing or contributing to a
negative impact, or whether it is involved only because the impact is directly
connected with the operation, the products, or services through a business
connection. The measures that are appropriate will also vary according to the
extent to which the company has sufficient influence to manage the negative
impact.
When a
company causes or may cause non-compliance with the requirements, the company
should immediately take necessary measures to stop or prevent this, and
participating in compensating the individuals affected negatively by the
non-compliance.
When a
company contributes to or may contribute to non-compliance with the
requirements, it should take necessary measures to stop or prevent this, and
use its influence to limit any additional impact as much as possible. A company
is deemed to have influence if it can bring about a change in the operation
that causes the damage.
If a
company has not itself contributed to non-compliance with the requirements, but
the non-compliance is directly connected with the operation, the products, or
services through a business connection with another operation, the situation is
more complex. Factors that may apply when assessing appropriate measures in
such situations include the company’s influence over the operation in question,
how important the connection is for the company, the severity of the violation,
and whether a cessation of the connection with the operation in itself would
have a negative impact on human rights.
The more complex the situation and its impact on human rights, the
greater the reason for the company asking independent experts for advice on
deciding how to tackle the matter.
If the
company, through its influence, can prevent or limit the negative impact, the
company must use its influence to do so. If the company has no influence, there
can be ways for it to increase its influence. The influence can be increased
by, for example, offering to help build up knowledge or other incentives to the
operation in question, or by collaborating with other actors.
When
companies detect non-compliance in the supplier chain, their first action should
be to try to remedy the non-compliance in collaboration with suppliers and
subcontractors. Terminating agreements with suppliers, or
demanding that suppliers terminate agreements with subcontractors, is seldom
favourable to those affected by the non-compliance, because the influence
decreases if there is no contractual relation. However, in certain
cases, breaking a contract may be necessary, for example when suppliers or
subcontractors do not take action in accordance with the action plan and the
agreed time frames.
APPENDIX 1 - Definitions
Contribute
to |
A
company can contribute to negative impact on society, people, and the
environment through its business operation or indirectly as a result of its
business connections. In these cases, the company should use its influence
over suppliers to, as far as possible, limit any remaining impact. |
Directly
connected to |
Connected
to is defined as the relationship between the
negative impact and the company’s products, services, or business operation
through another actor’s operation (i.e. business relation). Directly
connected to is therefore not defined by direct
contractual relationships, but refers to all business connections in the
supplier chain for a labelled product. |
Credible
sources |
Reports
and analyses retrieved from established organisations and expert bodies. Examples: UN bodies and
organisations such as the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce), Amnesty
International, International Trade Union Confederation, Freedom House, and
Transparency International. |
Influence |
Companies are
referred to as having influence when they can bring about change in the
operation that has caused a negative impact on people, the environment, and
society. |
Component |
The different parts
of the labelled furniture that are the smallest unit that must be considered
in review and risk analysis. More information in Appendix 2. |
Supply
chain |
A
company’s own operation and its supplier chain. |
Supplier
chain |
A
company’s suppliers and their subcontractors throughout the chain. |
Cause |
A
company causes a negative impact on people, environment, and society
if the company’s activities alone are sufficient to produce the negative
effect. In these cases, the company has great influence and capability to
bring about change, and should take necessary measures to stop or prevent
this negative impact, and participate in compensating the individuals who
have been affected negatively by the effect. |
Risk
analysis |
An
analysis of the negative impact on people, environment, and society (on the
basis of stated requirements) that the company can cause, contribute to, or
be directly connected to. |
Raw
material |
In risk analyses and
reviews of raw materials the company should at least focus on the main
raw materials for the labelled furniture and their components, such as wood,
textile, and steel. |
Rights
holders |
The
supply chain contains various types of rights holders who can be
affected by a negative impact through a company’s operation, and the company
should consider these rights holders. Examples of rights holders are workers,
landowners, indigenous populations, and outsourced/informal workers. |
Vulnerable
groups |
Vulnerable
groups in the supply chain are at a higher risk being affected by a negative
impact as a result of the company’s operation, and the company should
consider these groups. Examples of vulnerable groups are women, children,
people with disabilities, migrant workers and their families, and minority
groups. |
The following
components must be included in the risk analysis that must be performed
according to the stated requirements. There is no claim for list to be
complete, and in certain cases more components can be the subject of risk
analysis.
Legs |
Adhesive |
Table tops and worktops |
Leather, suede, upholstery, artificial leather, etc. |
Electrical components (large parts, e.g. motors for adjustable-height
tables) |
Pressed paperboard, pressed textiles, needle-felt |
Veneer |
Filling material |
Spring package for spring mattresses |
Large metal components, such as armrests, underframe, stand, etc. |
Foil (Japanese [washi] paper, melamine board, impregnated paper, etc.) |
Large plastic parts, such as armrests, seat shells, etc. |
Form-pressed components and parts |
Textiles |
Glass |
Wood-based boards (PB, MDF, HDF, Plywood, EGP, etc.) |
Insulation panels for sound absorbers |
Wood components |
Varnish, oil, stain, and paint |
Underframe (such as table underframe, chair stretchers, etc.) |
Laminate |
|
National
Agency for Public Procurement
The National Agency for Public Procurement’s proposed conditions at
advanced level for sustainable supply chains are based on the Ten Principles of
the Global Compact. The conditions are divided into four main areas, human
rights, labour rights, environmental protection, and anti-corruption, which
together form sustainable supply chains. The conditions comprise:
·
The
UN General Declaration of Human Rights;
·
The
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 32;
·
ILO’s
eight fundamental conventions on forced labour, child labour, discrimination,
and freedom of association and right to organise (no. 29, 87, 98, 100, 105,
111, 138 and 182);
·
The
labour law in force in the country in which the work is performed, including
regulations on wages, working hours, leave, and work environment;
·
The
environmental law in force in the country in which the work is performed, and
·
The
UN Convention against Corruption.
Information retrieved from home page on 3 July 2020, link here.
National
Secretariat for Sustainable Procurement (NKHU)
NKHU’s
proposed conditions about sustainable supply chains are based on the conditions
issued by the National Agency for Public Procurement, with a supplement linked
to social insurance protection and a practical version in the form of a Code of
Conduct for Suppliers:
The basic conditions comprise:
·
The
UN General Declaration of Human Rights;
·
ILO’s
eight fundamental conventions on forced labour, child labour, discrimination,
and freedom of association and right to organise (no. 29, 87, 98, 100, 105,
111, 138 and 182);
·
The
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 32;
·
The
labour law in force in the country in which the work is performed, including
regulations on wages, working hours, leave, and the social welfare protection regulations;
·
The
labour protection and work environment law in force in the country in which the
work is performed;
·
The
environmental law in force in the country in which the work is performed; and
·
The
UN Convention against Corruption.
Code of Conduct for Suppliers, link here.
Guidance
document: ”SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS - Guidelines
contractual terms”, link here.
Information
retrieved from the home page on 3 July 2020, link here.
UN Guiding Principles on Business and
Human Rights
Applicable version in English, link here.
Swedish translation, link here.
THE UN
GLOBAL COMPACT
The Ten
Principles of the UN Global Compact:
Human rights
PRINCIPLE 1: Support
and respect international human rights within the sphere of corporate influence
PRINCIPLE 2: Ensure
that the business is not complicit in human rights abuses.
Labour
PRINCIPLE 3: Uphold
the freedom of association and recognise the right to collective bargaining
PRINCIPLE 4: Eliminate
all forms of forced labour
PRINCIPLE 5: Abolish
child labour
PRINCIPLE 6: Eliminate
discrimination with regard to recruitment and work tasks
Environment
PRINCIPLE 7: Support
the precautionary approach regarding environmental risks
PRINCIPLE 8: Undertake
initiatives to promote greater environmental awareness
PRINCIPLE 9: Encourage
the development of environmentally friendly technologies
Anti-corruption
PRINCIPLE 10: Work against corruption in all
its forms, including extortion and bribery
Information retrieved from the home
page on 3 July 2020, link here.
OECD Due
Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct
OECD:s Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct,
link here.
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