MÖBELFAKTA’S
REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATION
Ver. 2024-07-01 (16.2)
WHAT IS A PIECE OF
FURNITURE LABELED WITH MÖBELFAKTA?
WHICH CATEGORIES OF
FURNITURE CAN BE APPROVED?
PRODUCT AND
MATERIAL INFORMATION FOR MÖBELFAKTA
THE PROCESS FOR
DECLARING WITH MÖBELFAKTA
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
2.2.3 Spare parts and warranty
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
3.2.3 Division of responsibility
4.3 Applied version of
requirement specification
Möbelfakta is an environmental label that promotes the
production of safe, high-quality furniture that is both environmentally
friendly and manufactured under good and ethical conditions. By focusing on
quality, the environment and responsible supply chains, Möbelfakta ensures that
furniture meets important standards.
When it comes to quality, Möbelfakta places appropriate
and reasonable demands on the products to ensure their durability and safety
for the user. This means that the furniture must have a long life and be
adapted to the environment they are intended for.
Environmental focus is also a central part of Möbelfakta.
The labeling requires that furniture must not contain dangerous chemicals in
materials and components such as glue, varnish, textile, metal, plastic or rubber. This helps to protect both human health
and the environment. In addition, Möbelfakta demands that the wood material
used in the furniture comes from legally harvested sources, which helps to
counter deforestation and illegal trade in wood.
Another important aspect of Möbelfakta's work is to
promote responsible supply chains. The label requires furniture manufacturers
to follow the principles of human rights, ensure a good working environment,
work actively with environmental issues and fight corruption. By promoting
these principles, Möbelfakta strives to ensure that the furniture is not only
safe and of high quality, but also manufactured under fair and ethical
conditions.
Today, furniture within the following product
categories can be labeled through Möbelfakta:
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Table
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Seating furniture
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Seating for children
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Storage furniture / Kitchen / Bath
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Screen walls
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Lounge furniture / Mattresses
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Bunk beds / High beds
• High chairs for children
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Sound absorbers
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Blackboards
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Mobile room units
The specification contains all requirements
distributed in respective chapters for quality, environment, and responsible
supply chains. Additionally, the furniture manufacturer must also provide the
following information.
Product information: Product
name, image, description of the product and the various versions referred to in
the declaration.
Furniture type and usage environment:
Information about the product category and the intended usage environment for
the product (home environment, public environment, office environment, school
environment, or outdoor environment).
Material disclosure:
Disclosure of the materials that the various components of the furniture are
made of.
Supplier information:
Details about the suppliers of the main materials.
Manufacturing location:
The final manufacturing location of the furniture must be indicated
To declare products as a furniture manufacturer with
Möbelfakta as a new company, follow these steps:
Application and License Agreement: The
application form is available on Möbelfakta's website. Once the application is
submitted, a license agreement will be sent for signing. As a new company, you
will pay an application fee, and upon approval, annual fees will be paid
according to the license agreement.
Training: The
company must participate in two mandatory training sessions that focus on
Möbelfakta's requirements and processes as well as supplier chain risk
analysis. At least one person from the company must be a registered declarant
who has completed these trainings.
Compliance with Requirements: The
company ensures that documentation and procedures are in place to demonstrate
that the product meets Möbelfakta's requirements before the product declaration
is submitted to Möbelfakta.
Declaration of the First Product:
After completing the trainings, the registered declarant receives login details
for Möbelfakta's e-declaration system. The declarant prepares a digital
declaration of the product and certifies that the product meets Möbelfakta's
requirements.
Review and Approval: The
review is conducted after notification to Möbelfakta and takes place at
specific times during the year. The review is carried out in two stages and
includes both documentation and on-site visits. Upon successful review, the
company and product are published on Möbelfakta's website. Thereafter, the
company can declare more products through a simplified procedure. Random checks
according to the review description above are conducted continuously at each
company during the validity period in accordance with the license agreement.
Validity of Approved Products:
Once a product has been approved and published on Möbelfakta's website, it is
valid for five years. The validity of approvals from Möbelfakta applies
provided that the product meets current requirements and the license terms.
When Möbelfakta Sverige AB changes the Möbelfakta Requirements Specification,
the Licensee is obliged to adapt the declared product within the transition period
notified in the requirements specification for the certificate to remain valid.
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 according to EN 16121:2024, Table 5, Level
1 -
Glass as a material
is included in section 1.7. |
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EN 14749:2016+A1:2022 |
Furniture for domestic and kitchen use – Storage units and work tops
– Safety requirements and test methods. |
* Tests performed according to EN 14749:2016 are accepted until
2025-12-31.
Alternatively:
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EN 16121:2024*: Level 1 |
EN 16121:2024*: Level 1 |
Non-domestic storage furniture - Requirements
for safety, strength, durability and stability |
* Tests performed according to EN 16121:2013 + A1:2018 Level 1 are accepted until 2027-12-31.
For other freestanding
storage furniture such as magazine racks, coat hangers, etc. additional
requirements as specified below apply:
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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 1725:2023 |
Domestic furniture – Beds and mattresses – Safety requirements
and test methods. |
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EN 1957:2012 |
Domestic furniture - Beds and mattresses - Test
methods for the determination of functional characteristics. |
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EN 1022:2018 |
Domestic furniture – Seating – Determination of
stability |
*Supplementary requirement
is 25,000 cycles according to EN 1725 item 6.
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 747-1:2024 |
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 +A2:2024 |
Children’s high chairs -
Part 1: Safety requirements |
* Tests performed according to EN 14988:2017 and EN 14988:2017+A1:2020 are accepted until 2025-12-31.
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)and it is inteded to be published in the OJEC. |
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EN 17191:2021 |
Seating for children – Safety requirements and test
methods |
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 15372:2024 Level 2* |
Furniture - Strength, durability
and safety - Requirements for non-domestic tables |
*Tests
carried out according to SS-EN 15372:2016, Level 2 until 2027-12-31 are
accepted
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 16121:2024 Level 1 |
Non-domestic storage
furniture - Requirements for safety, strength, durability
and stability |
* Tests performed according to EN 16121:2013 + A1:2018 Level 1 are accepted until 2027-12-31.
For other freestanding storage furniture
such as magazine racks, coat hangers, etc. additional requirements as specified
below apply:
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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 according
to EN 16121:2024, Table 5, Level 1 |
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EN 14749:2016 +A1:2022* |
Domestic and kitchen storage units and work tops - Safety
requirements and test methods. |
* Tests performed according to EN
14749:2016 are accepted until 2025-12-31.
Alternatively:
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EN 16121:2024* Level 1 |
Non-domestic storage furniture - Requirements for
safety, strength, durability and stability |
* Tests performed according to EN 16121:2013 + A1:2018 Level 1 are accepted until 2027-12-31.
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 1725:2023* |
Domestic furniture – Beds and mattresses – Safety
requirements and test methods. |
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EN 1957:2012 |
Domestic furniture - Beds and mattresses - Test
methods for the determination of functional characteristics |
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EN 1022: EN 1022:2018 |
Domestic furniture – Seating – Determination of
stability |
*Supplementary requirement is 25,000 cycles
according to EN 1725 item 6.
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 747-1:2024
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Furniture. Bunk beds and high beds
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 14988:2017 +A2:2024 |
Children’s high chairs -
Part 1: Safety requirements |
* Tests performed according to EN 14988:2017 and
EN 14988:2017+A1:2020 are accepted until
2025-12-31.
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) and it is inteded to be published in the OJEC. |
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EN 17191:2021 |
Seating for children – Safety requirements and test
methods |
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. |
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Individual
items are evaluated in accordance with the Swedish standard: |
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ISO 20189:2019 |
Acoustics
-- Screens, furniture and single objects intended for interior use -- Rating
of sound absorption and sound reduction of elements based on laboratory
measurements |
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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 |
1.1.2.11 Writing
boards
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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 14434:2023 |
Writing
boards for educational institutions - Ergonomic, technical and safety
requirements and their test methods |
1.1.2.8
Furniture
ensembles and enclosures
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This section describes
the requirements that furniture ensembles and enclosures must meet and
includes general safety requirements, stability and
acoustic performance. Furniture ensembles and
enclosures are defined by being self-contained, mobile
and soundproof. Furniture ensembles and
enclosures reduce the speech level of the occupant speaking inside the
product. Does not refer to individual components used in workstations, such
as a screen, storage unit, table, lighting fixture, cabinet, bookshelf,
standard chair, wall covering, or ceiling panel. The product must not be
permanently part of the construction work. If the product is
equipped with permanently mounted fittings, these must in themselves meet the
requirements of Möbelfakta. Examples of relevant legislation are the RoHS
Directive, the WEEE Directive and the Ecodesign
Directive if external power supply is used. In cases where the product falls
under one or more applicable directives or regulations that require CE
marking, such as e.g. The Machinery Directive (MD) or the Low Voltage
Directive (LVD) must be presented with the CE declaration. For stability
requirements, the following shall be tested and certified: The product shall not tip
over when placed on an inclined plane of 10 degrees, the test shall be
carried out in the most unfavorable configuration
for the product. Spoken sound reduction
requirements for furniture ensembles and enclosures Speech sound reduction, DS,A [dB], when reported shall be presented in the form of
a graph in accordance with ISO 23351-1:2020. This is a requirement for the
category furniture ensembles and enclosures. Complete documentation of
measurements and calculations carried out in accordance with the above
standard shall be available when speech noise reduction is reported. The
classification (A+, A, B, C or D) where A+ is the highest rating shall be
given in the measurement protocol. Unclassified products cannot be labelled
with Möbelfakta in this category. |
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EN 16121 5.2 |
General safety requirements (chapter 5.2)
from EN 16121:2023 Non-domestic storage furniture. Requirements
for safety, strength, durability and stability |
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ISO 23351-1:2020 |
Acoustics – Measurements of speech level
reduction of furniture ensembles and enclosures. Part 1: Laboratory method |
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 – Ax, A, B
and C. Type A: Seat
– revolving, more adjustable height, adjustable seating-depth compared to
Type A and adjustable leaning. 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 |
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 |
1.1.3.3
Storage furniture
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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 16121:2024* Level 1 |
Non-domestic furniture - Storage furniture -
Strength, durability and safety requirements |
* Tests performed according to EN 16121:2013 + A1:2018 Level 1 are accepted until 2027-12-31.
For other freestanding storage furniture such
as coat hangers or magazine racks, additional requirements as specified below apply
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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 |
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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. |
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EN ISO
354:2003 |
Measurement
of sound absorption in a reverberation room. |
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Individual
items are evaluated in accordance with the Swedish standard: |
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ISO 20189:2019 |
Acoustics -- Screens, furniture and single objects
intended for interior use -- Rating of sound absorption and sound reduction
of elements based on laboratory measurements |
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Larger
surfaces (>10m2) made up of multiple objects 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 |
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. |
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EN 14434:2023 |
Writing
boards for educational institutions - Ergonomic, technical and safety
requirements and their test methods |
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1.1.3.9
Furniture ensembles and enclosures
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This section
describes the requirements that furniture ensembles and enclosures must meet
and includes general safety requirements, stability
and acoustic performance. Furniture ensembles
and enclosures are defined by being self-contained, mobile
and soundproof. Furniture ensembles
and enclosures reduce the speech level of the occupant speaking inside the
product. Does not refer to individual components used in workstations, such
as a screen, storage unit, table, lighting fixture, cabinet, bookshelf,
standard chair, wall covering, or ceiling panel. The product must not be
permanently part of the construction work. If the product is
equipped with permanently mounted fittings, these must in themselves meet the
requirements of Möbelfakta. Examples of relevant legislation are the RoHS
Directive, the WEEE Directive and the Ecodesign
Directive if external power supply is used. In cases where the product falls
under one or more applicable directives or regulations that require CE
marking, such as e.g. The Machinery Directive (MD) or the Low Voltage
Directive (LVD) must be presented with the CE declaration. For stability
requirements, the following shall be tested and certified: The product shall
not tip over when placed on an inclined plane of 10 degrees, the test shall
be carried out in the most unfavorable configuration for the product. Spoken sound
reduction requirements for furniture ensembles and enclosures Speech sound reduction,
DS,A [dB], when reported shall be presented in the
form of a graph in accordance with ISO 23351-1:2020. This is a requirement
for the category furniture ensembles and enclosures. Complete documentation
of measurements and calculations carried out in accordance with the above
standard shall be available when speech noise reduction is reported. The
classification (A+, A, B, C or D) where A+ is the highest rating shall be
given in the measurement protocol. Unclassified products cannot be labelled
with Möbelfakta in this category. |
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EN 16121 5.2 |
General safety requirements (chapter 5.2)
from EN 16121:2023 Non-domestic storage furniture. Requirements
for safety, strength, durability and stability |
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ISO 23351-1:2020 |
Acoustics – Measurements of speech level
reduction of furniture ensembles and enclosures. Part 1: Laboratory method |
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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 1729-2:2023* |
Furniture - Chairs and
tables for educational institutions - Part 2: Safety requirements and test
methods. |
*Test loading points in EN
1729-1:2015
*Tests carried out according to
SS-EN 1729-2:2012+ A1:2016 accepted until 2026-01-01
1.1.4.2 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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EN 17191:2021 |
Seating for children – Safety requirements and test
methods |
1.1.4.3
Tables
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Here are the requirements that a student table in a
classroom must meet. For other tables in classrooms, see public environment
and offices. Glass as a material is covered according to section
1.7. |
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EN 1729-2:2023* |
Furniture - Chairs and
tables for educational institutions - Part 2: Safety requirements and test
methods. |
*Tests carried out according to
SS-EN 1729-2:2012+ A1:2016 accepted until 2026-01-01
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. |
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SS-EN 16121:2024 |
Non-domestic furniture – Storage furniture – Strength, durability and safety requirements. |
* Tests performed according to EN 16121:2013 + A1:2018 Level 1 are accepted until 2027-12-31.
For other freestanding storage furniture
such as magazine racks, coat hangers, etc. additional requirements as specified
below apply:
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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
1.1.4.5
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. |
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EN 14988: 2017 +A1:2020 |
Children’s high chairs -
Part 1: Safety requirements |
* Tests performed according to EN
14988:2017 are
accepted until 2025-12-31.
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. |
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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. |
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EN ISO
354:2003 |
Measurement
of sound absorption in a reverberation room. |
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Individual
items are evaluated in accordance with the Swedish standard: |
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ISO 20189:2019 |
Acoustics -- Screens, furniture and single objects
intended for interior use -- Rating of sound absorption and sound reduction
of elements based on laboratory measurements |
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Larger
surfaces (>10m2) made up of multiple objects 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 |
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. |
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EN 14434:2023 |
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 – Ax,
A, B and C. Type A: Seat
– revolving, more adjustable height and adjustable seating-depth compared to
Type A and adjustable leaning. Type A: Seat
– revolving, adjustable height, adjustable seating-depth
and adjustable leaning. |
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EN 1335-1:2020+A1:2022* |
Office furniture – Office work chair – Part 1: Determination
of dimensions. |
* Tests performed according to EN 1335-1:2000 are
accepted until 2023-12-31 and tests performed according to EN
1335-1:2020 are
accepted until 2025-12-31.
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
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EN 527-1:2011 |
Office furniture – Work tables
and desks – Part 1: Dimensions. |
1.2.1.3
Office screens
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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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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.
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Use class |
Furniture surface |
Requirements |
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Domestic |
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 |
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Seating furniture Reclining furniture Storage furniture |
Seats, backrests and
arm rests Other surfaces excl. bases External surfaces |
Requirement category 2 |
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Tables |
Table tops |
Requirement category 4 |
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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 |
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Seating furniture Reclining furniture Storage furniture |
Seats, backrests and
arm rests Other surfaces excl. undercarriages External surfaces |
Requirement category 2 |
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Table tops |
For table tops such as conference, waiting
room and library. Refers to the top. For e.g.
restaurant, café and training halls see below. |
Requirement category 4 |
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Table tops |
Designed for restaurants, cafés, study
environments, etc. Refers to the top. |
Requirement category 5 |
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Kitchen and bathroom fittings |
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Interior surfaces and drawer bottoms,
excluding shelves and bottoms |
Requirement category 1 |
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Exterior surfaces, shelves
and bottoms |
Requirement category 3 |
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Worktop |
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Requirement category 6 |
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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 a) |
16 hours |
16 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
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Fat 1) |
EN
12720:2009+A1:2013 |
24 hours b) |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
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Fat +
scratching 1) |
SS 83 91 22:
2017 |
- |
- |
- |
24 hours + 3
N |
24 hours + 5
N |
24 hours + 5
N |
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Scratching |
SS 83 91 22: 2017 2) * |
- |
3 N |
3 N |
3 N |
5 N |
5 N |
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Alcohol 1) |
EN
12720:2009+A1:2013 |
- |
- |
- |
1 hour |
1 hour |
1 hour |
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Coffee 1) |
EN
12720:2009+A1:2013 |
- |
1 hourc) |
1 hour |
1 hour |
1 hour |
1 hour |
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Dry heat 1) |
EN
12722:2009+A1:2013 |
- |
- |
- |
70°
C |
70°
C |
180°C |
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Wet heat 1) |
EN 12721:2009+A1:2013 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
85°C
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Heat to edges
1) |
NS 8061: 1983 |
- |
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- |
- |
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85°C
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Assessment of
edges 1) |
SS 83 91 20 :2017 |
- |
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6 hour d) |
- |
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1 hour |
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Perspiration–
acid and neutral 1) according to EN ISO
105-E04:2013 |
EN 12720:2009+A1:2013 |
- |
1 hour e) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Impact on surface and edge 1) |
SS 83 91 23:2017 |
- |
- |
25 mmd) |
- |
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25 mm |
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Steam to edge – doors 1) |
SS 83 91 25:2021 |
- |
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55° (±5)d) |
- |
- |
- |
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Steam to edge – worktop 1) |
SS 83 91 24:2021 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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55° (±5) |
*Tests according to SIS 83 91 17 is accepted till 2025-12-31
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.
a) For the
inside back of kitchen fittings, 1 hour applies.
b) For the
inside back of the kitchen fittings, Grease 24 h
c) Applies to
storage furniture - external horizontal surfaces
d)Applies to
doors and drawer pieces in kitchens and bathrooms
e)Applies
to arm rest
The following
specification sets the requirements for the resistance of surfaces on furniture
intended for use in outdoor environments.
Application
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Use class |
Furniture
surface |
Requirements |
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Camping |
Seating furniture |
All surfaces All surfaces All surfaces |
Requirement cat. 1 |
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Domestic environment |
Seating furniture Tables Seating and reclining furniture |
Undercarriage - legs and frames Undercarriage - legs and frames Undercarriage - legs and frames |
Requirement cat. 1 |
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Seating furniture |
Seats, backrests and armrests Other
surfaces excl. undercarriage External surfaces
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Requirement cat. 2 |
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Tables |
Table tops |
Requirement
cat. 3 |
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Non-domestic |
Seating furniture Tables Seating and reclining furniture |
Undercarriage - legs and frames Undercarriage - legs and frames |
Requirement cat. 1 |
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Seating
furniture |
Seats,
backrests and armrests
Other surfaces excl. undercarriage |
Requirement
cat. 2 |
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Table tops |
Table tops |
Requirement
cat. 3 |
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Requirement category |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
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Testing: |
References: |
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Water 1) |
EN
12720:2009+A1:2013 |
16 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
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Fat 1) |
EN 12720:2009+A1:2013 |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
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Alcohol 1) |
EN
12720:2009+A1:2013 |
- |
- |
1 hour |
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Coffee 1) |
EN
12720:2009+A1:2013 |
- |
- |
1 hour |
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Dry heat 1) |
EN
12722:2009+A1:2013 |
- |
- |
70°c |
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Perspiration – acid and neutral
1) according to |
EN |
- |
1 hour |
- |
1) When grading, 4 is the lowest
approved score.
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