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What are the authoritative furniture quality certification standards?
Although the furniture industry is not entirely uniform, as some unscrupulous companies may act against consumer interests, from a responsible perspective, certified companies are at least more accountable to their customers. While their products might be slightly more expensive—by around 10%—the investment is well worth it when considering health and safety. Currently, there are various certifications available for furniture companies, but only a few official quality certifications hold real value. As long as you look for these official marks, you can confidently make your purchase. Below, we'll take a closer look at the officially recognized quality certification marks in the furniture industry.
**Furniture Environmental Certification**
Walking into major furniture stores, it's easy to spot eye-catching green labels. Today, green certifications and recommendation certificates are everywhere, with nearly every furniture store offering products labeled as "green." However, despite growing consumer interest in eco-friendly furniture, many people still lack a clear understanding of what truly qualifies as green furniture. Recently, complaints about environmental issues have been reported in cities like Beijing, Nanjing, and Guangzhou, highlighting the urgent need to improve the environmental standards of China’s furniture industry.
In today’s highly competitive market, furniture manufacturers aiming to grow and build strong brands must align with the global trend of green and environmentally friendly practices. They need to fully understand the relationship between furniture manufacturing and environmental protection, ensuring that their products contribute positively to human health. Although implementing green initiatives may require an initial investment, according to experts in overseas markets, green furniture often yields a higher return on sales—about 10% more than average products.
**What Makes Furniture Truly Green?**
According to Zhang Chengzhi, Deputy Secretary-General and Executive Director of the Guangdong Furniture Association, besides the internationally recognized ISO 14000 environmental system certification, there are currently three main types of domestic environmental protection certifications for furniture products:
**First, the “China Environmental Label†(10th Ring) certified by the State Environmental Protection Administration.**
This certification follows ISO14024 and the Nordic White Swan logo, making it the highest-level environmental product certification in China. It targets the top 30% of the industry, covering both environmental systems and product sustainability. Certified companies can confidently claim their products meet the highest environmental standards.
With increasing international recognition of environmental labels, agreements have been signed in Japan, South Korea, and Australia, while negotiations are ongoing with the EU and the US. This shows that the Chinese environmental label is gaining global importance as a “green pass.â€
**Second, the “CQC Quality Environmental Products†certification by the China Quality Certification Center.**
This certification covers both quality and environmental protection aspects, with environmental standards based on ISO14024.
**Third, the Zhongcheng Mark Certification (CTC),** established by the South China Station of the National Furniture Inspection Station. It also offers testing services alongside certification.
Of course, there are other credible certifications, such as the foreign gold M certification. For more details, you can refer to the certification awards section on the Furniture Fans website. The Furniture Fans network reminds you that when purchasing furniture, it's important to clearly state the product material, return and exchange policies, and keep all relevant documents, including invoices, for future reference.