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
This is a Type I ecolabel, which is recognised globally as the most robust and credible form of environmental label as it involves multiple criteria and lifecycle considerations. When you see the GECA ecolabel, you know that the product or service has been independently assessed to meet a wide range of environmental, human health and social impact criteria, while also proving that it performs as promised.
GECA have developed their rigorous standards, following ISO 14024 principles for global best practice in ecolabelling. 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 trade marks are assessed and approved by the ACCC and registered by IP Australia.
ISO 14001 + ISO 9001
We’re thrilled to be certified under the world-class ISO 14001 standard. This is a strong recognition of our equally strong commitment to minimising our environmental impact. It’s our way of proactively working towards a sustainable future for our business, and the planet.
We are also part of the million-strong collective of businesses who 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, AFRDI 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 requirements as a minimum (and sometimes includes ergonomics and ignitability requirements) and is a mark of an excellent quality product.
AFRDI also offer suppliers a chair component certification scheme to the AFRDI Blue Tick requirements, to provide pre-qualification of regularly used components, enabling products to be brought to market more rapidly. 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
Most commercial seating standards look to accommodate expected use by people up to 100-110kg, many people are now significantly heavier.
AFRDI have sought to resolve this issue with our AFRDI Blue Tick Rated Load certification which takes the top level of our AFRDI Blue Tick scheme for chairs (Level 6), and adjusts it to be suitable for much heavier users (e.g. 135kg, 160kg, and 185kg) and for bunks to 135kg. AFRDI also has a Standard for bariatric chairs for people 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 for chairs and bunks, to ensure the furniture is sufficiently strong to support them properly.