Quality, Certifications + Standards
At ChairSolutions, we pride ourselves on meeting the highest certifications and standards in the industry. Our commitment to quality and sustainability is
reflected in our rigorously tested materials and environmentally responsible practices.
GECA
Good Environmental Choice Australia is a Type 1 ecolabel, recognised globally as the most robust and credible form of environmental labelling. The GECA ecolabel indicates that a product or service has been independently assessed to meet performance standards, as well as a wide range of environmental, human health and social impact criteria.
The GECA ecolabel can only be used for GECA certified products and services by the GECA licensee.
The GECA ecolabel is also a certification trademark, giving the public assurance that certified goods or services meet a particular standard. Certification trademarks are assessed and approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and registered by IP Australia.
ISO 14001 + ISO 9001
ISO 14001 certification is global recognition of our enduring commitment to minimising our environmental impact. It is our way of proactively working towards a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
ChairSolutions is also part of the million-strong collective of businesses that have achieved the ISO 9001 standard of excellence. As the world’s quality management system of choice, ISO 9001 is a mark of our second-to-none dedication to leadership, efficiency, quality and resilience.
FernMark
Many of our products are licensed to carry the FernMark. As a trademarked symbol of Kiwi authenticity and global trust, FernMark not only shows we meet the strict criteria set by the FernMark License Programme – it also makes us part of New Zealand’s collective brand story.
Furntech - ARFDI
As Australasia’s leading furniture certification body, Furntech operates a number of certification schemes which certify different aspects of a product. As a specifier or customer, you may be offered products which feature different registered logos, so it is important to understand what they signify. It shows our products have been rigorously tested to meet the highest standards of safety, longevity, and sustainability.
AFRDI Blue Tick
The AFRDI Blue Tick signifies that the product has withstood rigorous strength, durability, safety and stability testing (and on occasion ergonomics and ignitability) to meet industry standards.
When assessing submitted tenders, it is important to ensure that you receive AFRDI Blue Tick certification for the finished product – component certification or component test reports alone are not sufficient.
AFRDI Blue Tick Rated Load
Commercial seating standards look to accommodate expected use by people weighing up to 110kg, but many people are now significantly heavier.
AFRDI has sought to resolve this issue with the AFRDI Blue Tick Rated Load certification which takes the top level of the AFRDI Blue Tick scheme for chairs (Level 6), and adjusts it to be suitable for much heavier users, that is, 135kg, 160kg, and 185kg. Additionally, there is an AFRDI standard for bariatric chairs for individuals weighing up to 300kg.
As a specifier/user, if you expect a proportion of your end-users will be more than 110kg then it is recommended to specify the AFRDI Blue Tick Rated Load standard to ensure the furniture is sufficiently strong to support the user.