Codes and Standards

New ANSI/BIFMA standard adds point for lower formaldehyde emissions

Nov. 9, 2012

The ANSI/BIFMA e3-2012 Furniture Sustainability Standard now includes an additional point for furniture products that meet a new, lower formaldehyde emissions limit. “This new revision further strengthens the health basis of e3 by incorporating the most stringent formaldehyde emissions limit established by the State of California Department of Public Health,” said Randy Carter, manager, global codes & approvals at Steelcase and chair of the BIFMA Furniture Emissions Sub-Committee.

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