After the two national standards are drafted, furniture testing will no longer damage the furniture

In recent years, many consumers have expressed concerns about the formaldehyde levels in furniture, fearing that it may exceed safety standards. Additionally, they often face the dilemma of having their furniture damaged during testing, making it unusable afterward. However, this issue may soon be resolved. According to an open day event held by the National Furniture and Indoor Environmental Quality Supervision and Inspection Center, a revised "National Standard for the Limitation of Hazardous Substances in Wooden Furniture" is currently being drafted. This new standard will allow for the testing of harmful substances without damaging the furniture, enabling it to remain usable after inspection. Moreover, two additional national standards are also under development: one for "Limits of Harmful Substances in Soft Furniture – Sofas" and another for "Limits of Harmful Substances in Soft Furniture Mattresses." These three standards are now undergoing review and are expected to be officially released soon. The updated regulations for soft furniture will impose stricter requirements on environmental performance, particularly concerning formaldehyde and azo dyes. According to Luo Xin, the executive deputy director of the center, there are three main groups that frequently submit furniture for testing: manufacturers, retailers, and individual consumers. Notably, consumer requests tend to increase during the summer months due to higher temperatures and humidity, which can accelerate the release of harmful gases. This summer, the center has received over a dozen testing requests from consumers. Out of these, approximately 60% of the products passed the tests, while 40% failed. The primary issues found were excessive formaldehyde levels, cracking, and deformation. These problematic items were mostly sourced from remote suburban building material markets or small-scale furniture companies. At present, furniture testing is charged per piece, with each test costing around 500 yuan. The process involves sampling different materials and analyzing them in a controlled environment to detect harmful substances. Li Jiguang, the deputy director of the center, mentioned that non-destructive testing methods will be introduced in the future. The center is equipped with 11 large environmental climate chambers, ranging from 1 to 30 cubic meters, which can be used for comprehensive furniture inspections. It is reported that the newly drafted "National Standards for the Limitation of Hazardous Substances in Wooden Furniture" has been finalized. The standard specifies that furniture should be tested under controlled conditions of 23°C and 45% humidity. With the introduction of the new national standards for sofas and mattresses, these items can also be tested non-destructively using the same method.

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