🪑 Furniture Passport - Complete EU Compliance Guide

EU Requirements:

• • Manufacturer: Legal name, registered address, EORI number
• • Brand: Commercial brand name
• • EU Representative (if non-EU manufacturer): Contact details
• • Product name & model number

EU Requirements:

• • Primary materials: Wood, metal, plastic, textiles, foam, glass, other (% by mass)
• • Wood species: Specify type (oak, pine, plywood, MDF, particle board)
• • Metals: Aluminum, steel, other alloys
• • Plastics: Polymer types (PP, PE, PVC, PUR foam, etc.)
• • Textiles: Upholstery fabric composition (if applicable)
• • FSC/PEFC certification for wood materials

Example (Wooden Dining Chair):

• Solid oak wood (frame): 85%

• Polyurethane foam (seat padding): 10%

• Polyester fabric (upholstery): 4%

• Steel screws/fasteners: 1%

Wood certification: FSC Mix Credit, License FSC-C123456

EU Requirements:

• • Recycled wood content: % from post-consumer or pre-consumer sources
• • Recycled metal: % recycled aluminum/steel
• • Recycled plastics: % post-consumer recycled plastic
• • Renewable materials: Bamboo, cork, other bio-based materials
• • Verification: Chain of custody certificates

Example:

• Wood: 30% recycled wood fiber (particle board core)

• Aluminum: 60% recycled content (chair legs)

Certification: ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification)

EU Requirements (EN Standards):

• • Seating: EN 1022 (stability), EN 12520 (strength & durability for domestic), EN 16139 (office seating)
• • Tables: EN 12521 (strength, durability, safety)
• • Storage: EN 14749 (shelves, cupboards)
• • Beds: EN 1725 (bed bases), EN 1957 (mattresses)
• • Load capacity testing: Specify max load in kg
• • Cycle testing: Number of cycles passed (e.g., 50,000 seat cycles for chairs)

Example (Office Chair):

• Standard: EN 1335-2 (Office furniture - Office work chair - Safety requirements)

• Load capacity: 120 kg max user weight

• Durability: Passed 200,000 cycle test (seat & backrest)

• Test report: Certificate #2026-FURN-789 from TÜV SÜD

EU Requirements:

• • Guaranteed structural lifetime: Years (minimum per legal guarantee)
• • Typical expected lifetime: Years under normal use
• • Commercial warranty period: Manufacturer's warranty beyond legal minimum
• • Use scenario: Define "normal use" (residential vs. commercial/contract)

Example (Sofa):

• Legal guarantee: 2 years (EU consumer law)

• Structural warranty: 10 years (frame & springs)

• Expected lifetime: 15+ years (residential use, moderate wear)

• Cushion warranty: 5 years

EU Requirements:

• • Standard: ISO 14067 or PEF (Product Environmental Footprint) methodology
• • Scope: Cradle-to-gate (materials, manufacturing, transport to retail)
• • Unit: kg CO₂e per product unit
• • Breakdown: Materials extraction, manufacturing, transport

Example (Wooden Bookshelf, 25 kg):

• Materials (pine wood, MDF): 45 kg CO₂e

• Manufacturing (sawing, assembly, finishing): 18 kg CO₂e

• Transportation (factory → warehouse → retail): 12 kg CO₂e

Total PCF: 75 kg CO₂e

Verification: ISO 14067 LCA by Carbon Trust, Report #2026-FURN-123

EU Requirements (REACH, CLP):

• • REACH SVHC: List all Substances of Very High Concern >0.1% w/w
• • Formaldehyde emissions: Wood-based panels must meet E1 class (≤0.1 ppm)
• • Flame retardants: Disclosure required (type, concentration)
• • VOC emissions: Test per EN 16516 (VOC emissions from building products)
• • Heavy metals: Lead, cadmium, mercury in paints/coatings

Example:

• Formaldehyde: E0 class (<0.05 ppm) - particle board

• SVHC: None detected above 0.1% threshold

• VOC emissions: <100 µg/m³ after 28 days (low-emission certified)

• Flame retardants: Not used

Test report: EN 16516 by Eurofins, Report #VOC-2026-456

EU Requirements:

• • Disassembly instructions: PDF or video guide
• • Tool requirements: List of tools needed (preferably standard tools only)
• • Time estimate: Estimated disassembly time
• • Fastener types: Screws, bolts (avoid glue/welding where possible)
• • Material separation: Can materials be easily separated (wood, metal, fabric)?

Example (Flat-Pack Chair):

• Disassembly guide: www.brand.com/products/model-xyz/disassembly.pdf

• Tools required: Phillips screwdriver, Allen key 4mm (included)

• Estimated time: 10 minutes for full disassembly

• Design: No glue used, all joints are screw-fastened

• Material separation: Wood, metal screws, fabric easily separable

EU Requirements:

• • Overall recyclability: % by mass
• • Material-specific: Wood (chipboard/energy recovery), metal (recycling), plastic (type-specific), fabric (reuse/downcycle)
• • Energy recovery: Waste-to-energy potential for non-recyclable fractions
• • Collection: Instructions for consumer disposal (bulky waste collection)

Example:

• Wood (85%): 100% recyclable (chipboard recycling or energy recovery)

• Metal fasteners (1%): 100% recyclable

• Foam (10%): 30% recyclable (PUR foam difficult to recycle)

• Fabric (4%): Reusable if undamaged, otherwise waste-to-energy

Overall recyclability: ~88% (by mass)

Disposal: Contact municipal bulky waste collection or furniture take-back scheme

EU Requirements:

• • Spare parts availability: List of available parts + availability period
• • Repair instructions: User manuals for common repairs
• • Professional repair network: Authorized repair centers (if applicable)
• • Refurbishment potential: Can product be refurbished for resale?

Example:

• Spare parts (10 years availability): Replacement cushions, chair legs, drawer handles

• DIY repair guide: www.brand.com/support/repair-guides

• Professional network: 50+ authorized repair partners across EU

• Refurbishment: Designed for easy reupholstery and refinishing