by Jbs083009 j3 — September 2, 2009—UL Environment, provider of environmental validation and standards development, announces it has become an official certification body for the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association’s (BIFMA) “level” program.
BIFMA International, a trade association for the commercial furniture industry that represents the top firms in the contract furniture market, developed “level,” a multi-attribute, sustainability standard and third-party certification program for the furniture industry. The program provides manufacturers with a methodology for clearly communicating environmental attributes.
UL Environment will help validate that products meet the BIFMA “level” standard. The process provides manufacturers and consumers of commercial furniture peace of mind that environmental claims have been evaluated and communicated effectively, says the organization.
With this recognition, UL Environment says it will assist in giving manufactures a simple yet comprehensive way to understand how products contribute to sustainability as a whole. Its certification will help customers make informed choices about their commercial furniture purchases.
