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China export standards for Furniture

Furniture exported from China spans a wide range of product types—upholstered seating, mattresses, case goods, office furniture, and outdoor furniture—each subject to overlapping safety, chemical, and sustainability requirements. Flammability standards are particularly divergent: California's TB 117-2013 and TB 133, the UK's Furniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations, and the EU's forthcoming updated requirements impose different fire-resistance benchmarks and testing methodologies. Formaldehyde emission limits for composite wood products (CARB Phase 2 in California; EU E1 class) require third-party board certification. REACH restrictions apply to surface coatings, fillers, and fasteners. Structural and mechanical durability tests vary by product type and end use. The pages below compare the applicable standards, chemical limits, and labelling obligations for each market covered.