BIFMA Testing In India

CIL provides accredited BIFMA testing services in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. CIL is the only accredited testing laboratory in India to conduct BIFMA test. CIL is an ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory.

BIFMA, or the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association, is a non-profit organization that was formed with the purpose of creating voluntary standards that would promote safe working environments. ANSI/BIFMA put in place common standards for furniture products meant for use in a commercial office environment. Testing facilities that adhere to BIFMA protocols test office furniture durability, structural performance, and safety. 

When a buyer purchases a piece of office furniture that has received an ANSI/BIFMA rating, he knows that he is investing in a safe and sustainable product that meets strict standards for performance. In order to achieve BIFMA compliant status a furniture is put through a rigorous set of tests that have been specially designed and developed by experts. These tests are meant to measure safety, performance and sustainability.  

Eligible Products 

Products eligible for LEVEL® certification include all business and institutional furniture. This includes but is not limited to moveable walls, systems furniture, desking systems, case goods, tables, seating, and accessories. 

Certification Criteria 

Qualification for LEVEL® certification under the ANSI/BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard requires conformance with criteria under four specific categories: 

Materials 

Energy and Atmosphere 

Human and Ecosystem Health 

Social Responsibility 

Points earned under each of these categories determine the level of certification earned: 

level 1. The first tier of certified performance 

level 2. Additional milestones of performance achieved 

level 3. The highest level of performance recognized 

Certification to LEVEL® attests that the product, the manufacturing facility, and the company responsible for the product brand, have been evaluated by an accredited third-party certification body against the multi-attribute criteria of the ANSI/BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard. 

You will find below the list of BIFMA standards we can test to depending on what furniture product you offer: 

ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2017: Office Chairs CAN/CGDB 44.232 

ANSI/BIFMA X5.3-2011: Vertical Files 

ANSI/BIFMA X5.4-2020: Lounge Seating 

ANSI/BIFMA X5.41-2021: Large Occupant Public and Lounge Seating 

ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-2021: Desk Products CAN/CGSB 44.227 

ANSI/BIFMA X5.6-2019: Panel Systems CAN/CGSB 44.229 

ANSI/BIFMA X5.9-2012: Storage Units 

ANSI/BIFMA X5.11-2015: General Purpose Large Occupant Office Chairs 

ANSI/SOHO S6.5-2011: Home office, small office furniture 

ANSI/BIFMA X6.1-2019: Educational Seating 

ANSI/BIFMA X6.4-2018: Occasional Use Seating 

Comprehensive testing and certification by an independent service provider puts you in the best position to document the high quality and safety of your furniture products. We provide you the expertise you need backed up by decades of practical experience and reliable services. Our globally recognized test marks boost customer confidence and strengthen your brand in competitive markets. Our experts participate in numerous standardization committees and interest groups to ensure our customers are informed of current and upcoming requirements and legislation to ensure optimum support in new product development. 

Talk with our experts to learn how you can benefit from our comprehensive furniture testing!