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:
•
Table
•
Seating furniture
•
Seating for children
•
Storage furniture / Kitchen / Bath
•
Screen walls
•
Lounge furniture / Mattresses
•
Bunk beds / High beds
• High chairs for children
•
Sound absorbers
•
Blackboards
•
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:
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:
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
1.1.1.4
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. |
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 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 |
|
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. |
|
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:
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
1.1.2.4
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:
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. |
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 25,000 cycles
according to EN 1725 item 6.
1.1.2.6
Bunk beds/high beds
|
|
The following
standard sets the requirements for bunk beds/high beds intended for use in a
non-domestic environment. |
|
EN 747-1:2024
|
Furniture. Bunk beds and high beds
Safety, strength and durability requirements |
1.1.2.7
Children’s high chairs
|
|
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. |
|
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 |
|
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. |
|
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.
|
|
EN ISO
354:2003 |
Measurement
of sound absorption in a reverberation room. |
Individual
items are evaluated in accordance with the Swedish standard: |
|
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 |
Larger
surfaces (>10m2) made up of several sound absorbents 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 |
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 |
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
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 20189:2019 |
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 |
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 14434:2023 |
Writing
boards for educational institutions - Ergonomic, technical and safety
requirements and their test methods |
|
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. |
||
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 |
|
ISO 23351-1:2020 |
Acoustics – Measurements of speech level
reduction of furniture ensembles and enclosures. Part 1: Laboratory method |
|
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
|
|
The following
standards set the requirements for chairs/seating furniture intended for use
in school environments. ·
Student chairs in classrooms |
|
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 |
|
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. |
|
EN 17191:2021 |
Seating for children – Safety requirements and test
methods |
1.1.4.3
Tables
|
|
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. |
|
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
|
|
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 16121:2024 |
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:
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
|
|
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 +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
|
|
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
|
|
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 20189:2019 |
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 |
1.1.4.8
Writing boards
1.1.4.9
|
|
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 14434:2023 |
Writing
boards for educational institutions - Ergonomic, technical and safety
requirements and their test methods |
1.1.5.1
Seating furniture
|
|
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. |
|
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
|
|
The following
standards set the requirements for a table for adults intended for use in
outdoor environments. |
|
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
|
|
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. |
|
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
|
|
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. |
|
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 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. 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 |
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 |
|
Table tops |
Designed for restaurants, cafés, study
environments, etc. Refers to the top. |
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 |
|||||||
|
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
|
|
Testing |
References |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Water 1) |
EN
12720:2009+A1:2013 |
6 hours a) |
16 hours |
16 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
|
Fat 1) |
EN
12720:2009+A1:2013 |
24 hours b) |
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 |
SS 83 91 22: 2017 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 hourc) |
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 |
- |
- |
6 hour d) |
- |
- |
1 hour |
|
Perspiration–
acid and neutral 1) according to EN ISO
105-E04:2013 |
EN 12720:2009+A1:2013 |
- |
1 hour e) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Impact on surface and edge 1) |
SS 83 91 23:2017 |
- |
- |
25 mmd) |
- |
- |
25 mm |
|
Steam to edge – doors 1) |
SS 83 91 25:2021 |
- |
- |
55° (±5)d) |
- |
- |
- |
|
Steam to edge – worktop 1) |
SS 83 91 24:2021 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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
Use class |
Furniture
surface |
Requirements |
|
Camping |
Seating furniture |
All surfaces All surfaces All surfaces |
Requirement cat. 1 |
Domestic environment |
Seating furniture Tables Seating and reclining 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 Tables Seating and reclining furniture |
Undercarriage - legs and frames 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 |
||
|
|
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 |
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 |
Applies to furniture in steel, lacquered
Substrate |
Category |
Exposure time (based on ISO 12944-6) |
Environment |
Requirements |
Steel |
C3-hög |
480 h |
Urban and industrial atmospheres |
Delamination d ≤
3 mm on steel (EN-ISO-12944-6) |
Galvade stålytor |
C3-hög |
480 h |
Urban and industrial atmospheres |
Delamination
d ≤ 8 mm on zinc substrates (Qualisteelcoat) |
Applies to furniture in aluminum, lacquered
Corrosion test with acetic acid salt spray (AASS)
according to SS-EN-ISO 9227
Exposure time (based on Qualicoat) |
Requirements |
1000 h |
No blistering
in excess of 2 (S2) according to ISO 4628-2. An
infiltration of maximum 16 mm2 is allowed over a scratch length of 10 cm The length of
any single infiltration shall not exceed 4 mm. (Qualicoat) |
*Does not
apply to cast aluminum
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. Other upholstery materials must be tested according
to current standards. |
|
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 – The standard is used to specify
the type of artificial sweat |
Aniline |
Light fastness |
EN ISO 105-B02:2014 |
Aniline ≥ 3 |
Adhesion – surface finish* |
EN ISO 11644:2022 |
- dry ≥ 2 N/10 mm |
Flexing resistance |
EN ISO 5402-1:2022 |
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 |
*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 (Method 1) |
- longitudinal ≥ 250 N/5cm |
Tear strength |
ISO 4674-1:2016 (Method A) |
- 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 12947-2:2016 |
|
|
Fastness to piling** |
EN ISO 12945-2:2020 |
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.
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 12947-2:2016 |
|
|
Fastness to piling |
EN ISO 12945-2:2020 |
≥ 3 |
≥ 3-4 |
Colour fastness to artificial light/exposure |
EN ISO 105-B10:2011 |
≥ 4 |
≥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 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
13937-2:2000 |
|
|
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 upholstery material
When selecting fabric samples from a collection
of fabrics for testing according to the standards in Tables 1.5.1, 1.5.2 and
1.5.3, a representative selection must be made which may vary in scope
depending on the collection's variation in colours and patterns. All variants
of the fabric do not need to be tested and the selection is suitably made in
consultation with the testing laboratory that will perform the testing. The
principle for sampling is that the test results should be representative of the
entire collection, which is why some different colours from light to dark
should be tested, as well as different patterns if these vary. A sample can
usually consist of 3 - 8 variants of the collection depending on its variation.
Sampling surface resistance of hard
surfaces
When selecting fabric samples regarding
requirements for surface resistance for hard surfaces (lacquered, foil and laminate
coated) for testing according to the standards in Tables 1.3.1 and 1.3.2, a
representative selection must be made which may vary in scope depending on the
variation of surface. All variants of surfaces do not need to be tested and the
selection is suitably made in consultation with the testing laboratory that
will perform the test. The principle for sampling is that the test results
should be representative of the entire range of variants, which is why some
different surfaces should be tested and different substrates if these vary. The
samples should include both light and dark colours, as well as different gloss
if applicable. A sample can usually consist of 3 - 8 variants of surfaces
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 kravställning och upphandling av ljudabsorberande
bords-, och golvskärmar, ljudabsorbenter samt mobila rum” (“Guide for requirements and procurement
of sound absorbing table, and screens, sound absorbaents
and furniture ensambles and enclosures”) at www.mobelfakta.se there are recommended minimum values for sound absorption capacity. The same guide provides recommended minimum
values for speech level reduction for furniture ensambles
and enclosures in Möbelfakta.
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 and for furniture ensambles and enclosures regarding speech level reduction, but
is optional for other categories of furniture.
Furniture
ensembles and enclosures used as a shielding for
spoken sound can be measured in accordance with the established international
standard and evaluated for speech level reduction, DS,A: |
|
ISO 23351-1:2020 |
Acoustics – Measurements of speech level reduction
of furniture ensembles and enclosures. Part 1: Laboratory
method |
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
20189:2019 |
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: |
|
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: |
|
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 |
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
20189:2019 |
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: |
|
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: |
|
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 |
Equivalent sound-absorption area
The equivalent sound-absorption area [m2
Sabine] must upon declaration be presented in a diagram in accordance with ISO 20189:2019alternately
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 20189:2019. Complete documentation of measurements performed and calculations in
accordance with the standards above must be available when the screen damping
is declared.
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.
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.
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 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 can be used as verification of fulfilment of the requirements.
No chemical substances listed on ECHA's candidate
list of SVHC substances may occur in concentrations above 0.1% by weight, see
https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table 0.1% by weight refers to chemical products
or articles that are included or used in the manufacture of the
furniture/product (i.e. each individual part of an item), not 0.1% of an
assembled piece of furniture, see guidance document here: https://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/2324906/articles_en.pdf |
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). FSC, PEFC, Svanen,
or equivalent certifications can be used to certify that the wood raw
material meets the requirements, along with current documentation/description
of a systematic approach applied to verify the origin of the wood raw
material for the specific product. |
MDF and HDF containing formaldehyde based
components / additives must not emit more formaldehyde than 65% of E1
according to EN 13986 or similar method***. Other wood-based flat panels* (particle boards, fibre
boards, OSB, plywood and edge glued panels** containing formaldehyde
based components / additives must not emit more formaldehyde than 50%
of E1 according to EN 13986 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.
chamber method (EN-717-1), gas analysis method (EN-717-2) or perforator method
(EN-120).
2.1.3.1 Certifications |
If a valid certificate is available that
proves all textile complies with Möbelfakta READY, then the textile
requirements are considered to be fulfilled. |
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) then the textile/leather requirements are
considered to be fulfilled with the exception of 2.1.3.8, which must
be verified separately. If biocides have been used, it is indicated on the
certificate from Oeko-Tex. |
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. |
If there is a valid
certificate available from GOTS version 5/2017 or later for included textiles
and/or leather is available, the requirements are considered to be met for the
included textiles/leather to which the certificate applies. |
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 |
Oktabromdiphenylether (oktaBDE) |
CAS: 32536-52-0 |
Tris (2,3-dibrompropyl) phosphate (TBPP) |
CAS: 126-72-7 |
Tris (1-aziridinyl) phosphine oxide (TEPA) |
CAS: 545-55-1 |
Tris (2 chlorethyl) phosphate (TCEP) |
CAS: 115-96-8 |
Tris(1,3-dichloroisopropyl)phosphate (TDCPP) |
CAS-nr: 13674-87-8 |
2.1.3.3
Softeners/phthalates in textile/leather |
The requirement has been removed from 2.1.3
Textile / leather and is moved to 2.1.4 Plastic and rubber
|
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 75 ppm (mg/kg), must be available. For
products specially designed for infants and children under 3 years of age,
the content should not exceed 20 ppm (mg / kg). |
2.1.3.5
Water-, dirt- and grease-repellent
impregnations textile/leather/artificial leather |
The requirement has expired. |
2.1.3.6
Colouring agents and pigments in 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-nr: 2475-46-9 |
C.I. Disperse Blue
7 |
CAS-nr: 3179-90-6 |
C.I. Disperse Blue
26 |
CAS-nr: 3860-63-7 |
C.I. Disperse Blue
35 |
CAS-nr: 12222-75-2 |
C.I. Disperse Blue
102 |
CAS-nr: 12222-97-8 |
C.I. Disperse Blue
106 |
CAS-nr: 12223-01-7 |
C.I. Disperse Blue
124 |
CAS-nr: 61951-51-7 |
C.I. Disperse Brown 1 |
CAS-nr: 23355-64-8 |
C.I. Disperse Orange 1 |
CAS-nr: 2581-69-3 |
C.I. Disperse Orange 37/76 |
CAS-nr: 13301-61-6 |
C.I. Disperse Red 1 |
CAS-nr: 2872-52-8 |
C.I. Disperse Red 11 |
CAS-nr: 2872-48-2 |
C.I. Disperse Red 17 |
CAS-nr: 3179-89-3 |
C.I. Disperse Yellow
1 |
CAS-nr: 119-15-3 |
C.I. Disperse Yellow
9 |
CAS-nr: 6373-73-5 |
C.I. Disperse Yellow
39 |
CAS-nr: 12236-29-2 |
C.I. Disperse Yellow
49 |
CAS-nr: 54824-37-2 |
C.I. Disperse Blue
1 |
CAS-nr: 2475-45-8 |
C.I. Disperse Orange 11 |
CAS-nr: 82-28-0 |
C.I. Disperse Orange 149 |
CAS-nr: 85136-74-9 |
C.I. Disperse Orange 3 |
CAS-nr: 730-40-5 |
C.I. Disperse Yellow
3 |
CAS-nr: 2832-40-8 |
C.I. Disperse Yellow
23 |
CAS-nr: 6250-23-3 |
Navy
Blue |
CAS-nr:
118685-33-9 |
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-nr: 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-nr: 52587-68-5 |
[3-hydroxy-4-[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)azo]-7-nitronaphthalene-1-sulphonato(3-)]chromium |
CAS-nr: 70236-49-6 |
Sodium bis[methyl
[7-hydroxy-8-[[2-hydroxy-5-mesylphenyl]azo]-1-naphthyl]carbamato(2-)]chromate(1-) |
CAS-nr: 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-nr: 85186-15-8 |
Disodium hydrogen bis[3-hydroxy-4-[(2-hydroxyphenyl)azo]-7-nitronaphthalene-1-sulphonato(3-)]chromate(3-) |
CAS-nr: 102506-12-7 |
C.I Acid Yellow 220 |
CAS-nr: 70851-34-2 |
C.I. Acid Red 26 |
CAS-nr: 3761-53-3 |
Basic
(cationic) colouring agents |
|
C.I. Basic Red 9 |
CAS-nr: 569-61-9 |
C.I. Basic Blue 26 |
CAS-nr: 2580-56-5 |
C.I. Basic Violet
3 |
CAS-nr: 548-62-9 |
C.I. Basic Green 4 (oxalate) |
CAS-nr: 2437-29-8 |
C.I. Basic Green 4 (chloride) |
CAS-nr: 569-64-2 |
Mordant (mordanting) |
|
Sodium dichromate |
CAS-nr: 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-nr: 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-nr: 84204-70-6 |
Cobaltate(3-),
bis[6-amino-5-[(2-hydroxy-3,5-dinitrophenyl)azo]-1-naphthalenesulfonato(3-)]-,
sodium |
CAS-nr: 85049-76-9 |
C.I. Reactive Blue 220 |
CAS-nr: 90341-71-2 |
Cuprate(4-),
[2-[[[[2-hydroxy-3-sulfo-5-[[2-(sulfooxy)ethyl]sulfonyl]phenyl]azo]phenylmethyl]azo]-5-sulfobenzoato(6-)]-,
sodium |
CAS-nr: 90341-72-3 |
Direct |
|
C.I. Direct Black 38 |
CAS-nr: 1937-37-7 |
C.I. Direct Red 28 |
CAS-nr: 573-58-0 |
C.I. Direct Blue 6 |
CAS-nr: 2602-46-2 |
C.I. Direct Blue 15 |
CAS-nr: 2429-74-5 |
Pigment |
|
Cadmium sulphide |
CAS-nr: 1306-23-6 |
Lead orange |
CAS-nr: 1314-41-6 |
Sodium chromate |
CAS-nr: 7775-11-3 |
Potassium dichromate |
CAS-nr: 7778-50-9 |
Lead (II) acetate basic |
CAS-nr: 51404-69-4 |
Chromium, [3-hydroxy-4-[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthalenyl)azo]-7-nitro-1-naphthalenesulfona |
CAS-nr: 70236-49-6 |
Sodium [3-hydroxy-4-[(1-hydroxy-8-sulpho-2-naphthyl)azo]naphthalene-1-sulphonato(4-)]chromate(1-) |
CAS-nr: 70942-15-3 |
C.I. Pigment Red 104 |
CAS-nr: 12656-85-8 |
C.I. Pigment Yellow 34 |
CAS-nr: 1344-37-2 |
2.1.3.7 Tanning of leather |
||
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.. |
||
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) |
2.1.3.8 Biocidal treatment |
Textiles must not be treated with biocides. Definition according to Article 3 of Regulation
(EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012
concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products. Biocidal functions include, for example, odorless,
antibacterial, and antimicrobial. Valid product data sheet, EPD, product
information, certificate from supplier or other documentation for included
textiles are not biocidal Note! Certificates from Oeko-Tex must be verified. If biocides have been used, it
is indicated on the certificate. |
This section includes plastic parts, rubber
parts, padding materials that contain plastic (eg cellular
plastic or polyurethane foam), woven plastic, artificial leather and plastic
coating on textiles and leather. Woven plastic/artificial leather marked with Oeko-Tex
100 (product class I, II) meets all the requirements except
for 2.1.4.3 which must be verified separately. |
2.1.4.1
Flame retardants in plastic/rubber |
|
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.
Electronics (e.g. electric motors and electrical
cables) are exempted. Small plastic parts
<100 g (eg screws, pins
and fasteners) are excluded from this requirement. |
|
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) |
CAS: 59536-65-1 |
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 |
Tris (2 chlorethyl)
phosphate (TCEP) |
CAS: 115-96-8 |
Tris(1,3-dichloroisopropyl)phosphate (TDCPP) |
CAS-nr: 13674-87-8 |
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 H340, H350, 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. For school environment, documentation for
the included plastic/rubber must be available which proves that
phthalates/softeners below have not been actively added or that the measured
value amounts to a maximum of 0.1% by weight per substance and detail. Small
plastic parts <100 g (eg
screws, pins and fasteners) are not covered by the requirement. -
DNOP
(CAS-nr: 117-84-0) -
DIDP
(CAS-nr: 68515-49-1) -
DINP (CAS-nr: 68515-48-0) |
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
<100 g (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 <100 g (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
<100 g (eg screws, pins
and fasteners) are excluded from this requirement. |
2.1.5.1
Flame retardants in padding material |
The requirement has been removed from 2.1.5 Padding
material and moved to 2.1.4 Plastic and rubber |
2.1.5.2
Softeners/phthalates in upholstery material |
The requirement has been removed from 2.1.5 Padding
material and moved to 2.1.4 Plastic and rubber |
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 |
||
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. . |
||
Hazard
category |
Hazard statement
according to regulation 790/2009 |
|
Acute
toxicity |
H300,
H301, H310, H311, H330, H331 |
|
Toxic to
body organs |
H370,
H371, H372 |
|
Carcinogenic |
H350,
H351 |
|
Mutagenic |
H340,
H341 |
|
Toxic for
reproduction |
H360,
H361, H362 |
|
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. Exemption
apply to UV curing surface treatment products
classified as environmentally hazardous if requirement below is met. UV curing
surface treatment products must be applied to the material during a controlled
closed process where no discharge to recipient takes place. Spills and residual
waste (e.g. residues from cleaning) must be
collected in containers that are approved for hazardous waste and handled by
a waste contractor. |
|
|
Hazardous
to the ozone layer |
H420 |
|
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 with chromium or nickel |
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 III or 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 regular contact with
skin (e.g. armrests) must not consist of surface
treatment 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 boards, fibre boards
(MDF, HDF), OSB, plywood and edge glued panels 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 100 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. A warranty period of
at least five years must be provided. By warranty is meant an agreement
between buyer and seller that goes beyond the legal warranty and where the
seller/manufacturer must primarily offer to repair or replace parts that are
damaged or do not work correctly when used as intended. The warranty shall
apply from the delivery date and must be communicated to the customer. The
warranty must be included in the product price. |
Clear and
appropriately designed information about the product ,
which includes instructions for assembly, disassembly and repair, 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. Repair instructions must be provided on
request to show which parts can be replaced and which tools are needed for
this. |
For
furniture/products intended for the Swedish market the producer must show
compliance with the Packaging Ordinance (2022:1274) if producer
responsibility for packaging is followed, either via membership certificates
to approved producer responsibility organisations 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
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
(that is, requirements for human rights, labor law,
the environment and anti-corruption). 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 (policy obligation) described
in 3.1 (that is, requirements for human rights, labor
law, the environment and anti-corruption) 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 (that is, requirements for human rights, labor
law, the environment and anti-corruption).
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 |
* For
components, the components listed in Appendix 2 should be included in the
company's risk analysis if they are relevant to the labeled
furniture. However, the list does not claim to be complete for each individual
piece of furniture, but additional components may, if applicable, be subject to
risk analysis.
3.2.4.1 Aim and guidelines
The
requirements linked to traceability are twofold, partly (1) to account for the
mapping (with addresses) to suppliers where production of furniture / parts
takes place, partly (2) to continuously increase the degree of traceability in
the rest of the supply chain (with focus on main raw materials).
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(that is, requirements for human rights, labor
law, the environment and anti-corruption).
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
To
continuously increase their knowledge of the supplier chain is essential for
identifying and managing relevant risks of non-compliance with the requirements
described in 3.1 (that is, requirements for human rights, labor
law, the environment and anti-corruption). The length and complexity of the
supplier chain also affects the risk of non-compliance. It is therefore
important that the company has information, and continuously increase the
knowledge of 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 (actual) 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 (that is, requirements for human rights, labor
law, the environment and anti-corruption)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, https://globalcompact.se/om-un-global-compact/de-10-principerna/
OECD Due
Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct
OECD:s Due
Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct, link here.
A detailed description
of current changes for each version can be downloaded in an Amendment
Specification at www.mobelfakta.se.
Datum |
Ändring |
Version |
2024-07-01 |
Part 1: Updates of standards EN 16121,
EN 15372 EN 1725, EN 747-1, and EN 14434. Part 2: Editorial changes in sections 2.1.2,
2.1.3, 2.1.3.8, and 2.1.6.4. |
2024-07-01 16.2 |
2024-01-01 |
Part 1, 2: Editorial changes |
2024-01-01 16.1 |
2023-11-01 |
Part 1: New product type "Furniture ensembles
and enclosures", updated standards and editorial changes |
2024-01-01 16 |
2023-04-01 |
Part 2: New criteria warranty and editorial
changes Part 1/Part 3: Editorial changes, and updated
standard references |
2023-04-01 15.0 |
2022-07-01 |
Part 2 Environment: Extended transition period
requirements 2.1.2.2 |
2021-11-01 14.2 |
2022-04-08 |
Del 1 Quality: Editorial changes |
2021-11-01 14.1 |
2021-11-01 |
Del 2 Environment:
Updated requirements |
2021-11-01 |
2021-07-01 |
Del 1 Quality: Editorial changes |
2021-07-01 |
2021-04-01 |
Del 3 Responsible supply chains – social, environmental, and ethical responsibility:
Updated requirements |
2021-04-01 |
For requirements
specifications from 2020 or earlier, please refer to Möbelfakta's website.
4.2
Validity
The validity of
approvals from Möbelfakta applies provided that the product meets the
applicable requirements and license conditions. When Möbelfakta Sverige AB
changes the Requirements Specification for Möbelfakta, the Licensee is obliged
to adapt the declared product within the transitional period announced in the
requirements specification, in order for the
certificate to be valid. All approved
products are published on www.mobelfakta.se.
4.3
Applied version of requirement
specification
Möbelfakta strives to have identical requirements at all times in both the Swedish
and English versions of the requirements specification. In the event of
differences in requirements between the Swedish and English versions of the
requirements specification, the Swedish version applies before the English
version.