Short answerBIFMA is an industry organization that publishes standards for the safety, strength and durability of commercial furniture. The phrase "BIFMA compliant" is only useful when accompanied by the standard number, model name, testing laboratory and current report or certificate. It does not mean that all furniture from a brand is tested equally.

[Decision guide]

What this article will help you decide

Who it is for

procurement, labor protection, lawyers and quality control

Decision to make

Separate model-specific verifiable documents from general brand claims

Check before you choose

do not transfer the certificate of one series to the entire range: check the model, standard, laboratory, date and scope

What exactly is being checked?

Different documents relate to different types of products: office chairs, tables, storage systems, lounge furniture and other categories. Tests may include stability, cyclic loading, member strength and structural safety. The applicable standard number is more important than the general logo.

What to request from the supplier

  1. exact name and article number of the model;
  2. number and edition of the standard;
  3. laboratory report or certificate;
  4. validity period and distribution area;
  5. confirmation that the selected configuration matches the tested one.

What BIFMA does not guarantee

The standard does not select a chair for a specific person, does not confirm the convenience for each user and does not replace warranty conditions. Even a proven model needs to be checked for adjustments, height range and operating conditions.

PoMo approach

PoMo supplies furniture that meets BIFMA standards in those series where this is confirmed by documents. When purchasing, request confirmation of the selected item and save it along with the specification.

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Frequently asked questions

Is BIFMA a brand certificate?

No. Compliance usually refers to a specific product and a specific standard.

Are all PoMo chairs BIFMA compliant?

Compliance must be confirmed for a specific model; The document cannot be automatically extended to cover the entire range.

Does BIFMA replace a warranty?

No. The standard and the commercial guarantee solve different problems.

How to check a document?

Check model, standard number, laboratory, date and scope against your specification.

A low-commitment first step

Check model and documentation requirements

Send a list of models, mandatory requirements, necessary protocols, warranty and acceptance conditions. During working hours, the team will clarify the missing data and prepare a checklist of documents and questions for the supplier for each item.

  1. 01

    You share the project details list of models, mandatory requirements, necessary protocols, warranty and acceptance conditions.

  2. 02

    We review the brief We clarify the restrictions, availability and scope of work.

  3. 03

    You receive a clear next step checklist of documents and questions to the supplier for each item.

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