Compliance & Quality
Eight Certifications. Audited Annually.
Every certification on this page is renewed on schedule. Compliance documents are downloadable on request — usually within one business day of your PO.
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Active Certifications
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Independent Audit Bodies
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Renewed on Schedule
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Document Request Turnaround
ISO 9001
:2015Quality Management Systems
Issued by: SGS Certification (audited annually)
Scope
End-to-end production process, document control, supplier qualification, corrective action procedures.
What this means for you
Confirms our internal QA system is independently audited. For buyers, this means consistent SKU-to-SKU quality across thousands of units.
BSCI
:2024Business Social Compliance Initiative
Issued by: amfori (Brussels) — audit rating: A
Scope
Working hours, wages, occupational safety, no child or forced labour, freedom of association.
What this means for you
Required by most EU and UK retailers. Lets you import without separate social audit costs on your side.
CARB Phase 2
Composite Wood Formaldehyde Standard
Issued by: California Air Resources Board
Scope
All plywood, particleboard, and MDF used in sofa frames tested for formaldehyde emissions below CARB limits.
What this means for you
Mandatory for US sales. Without it, customs will reject the container — buyers ship-to-USA must request this on every PO.
FSC
Forest Stewardship Council Chain-of-Custody
Issued by: FSC International (CoC certified mill chain)
Scope
Hardwood lumber traceability from forest to factory, ensuring no high-conservation-value forest sources.
What this means for you
Lets you market the sofa as sustainably sourced. Increasingly expected for premium retail SKUs in Europe.
REACH
Chemical Safety Compliance
Issued by: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA framework)
Scope
Restricted substances in adhesives, finishes, foam, and fabric — tested per SVHC list update.
What this means for you
EU market entry requirement. We retest annually so you receive current SDS sheets with every shipment.
OEKO-TEX 100
Textile Harmful Substance Standard
Issued by: OEKO-TEX Association (Switzerland)
Scope
Upholstery fabric tested for over 100 harmful chemicals, suitable for skin contact.
What this means for you
Buyer-facing safety claim. Many large retailers require this for any soft-furnishing private-label.
CertiPUR-US
Polyurethane Foam Standard
Issued by: Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam
Scope
HD foam certified for low VOC emissions, no PBDEs, no heavy metals, no formaldehyde.
What this means for you
Pairs with CARB Phase 2 for US-market eligibility. Reduces buyer's risk of late-stage compliance failure.
SGS PSI
Pre-Shipment Inspection (on request)
Issued by: SGS / Bureau Veritas / Intertek (your choice)
Scope
Random sampling per AQL 2.5, container loading photo doc, defect classification per ANSI Z1.4.
What this means for you
Lets you release payment with third-party verification. We accommodate inspectors at any time — booking required 5 days ahead.
Beyond the Badges
Compliance is operational, not decorative.
Every cert on the previous grid is renewed on a calendar, not on customer request. We treat compliance like equipment maintenance — scheduled, documented, never deferred.
When you place an order, the current dated cert PDFs are attached to your contract pack — no need to ask, no chase emails.
What you'll receive with every PO
- Latest dated CARB & CertiPUR-US foam test reports
- SDS sheets for adhesives and finishes
- FSC chain-of-custody declaration (frames)
- OEKO-TEX 100 test report per fabric SKU
- BSCI audit summary (if EU / UK destination)
- Container loading photo-doc per unit (zip)
Need a specific cert PDF for your tender?
Email support@packablesofa.com with the cert code and audit year — we send the current PDF within 24 business hours.