HA Furniture's Product Declared Safe for Kids by SGS Taiwan
There are various types of children's furniture on the market, and there are more and more furniture claiming to be made of solid wood and free of formaldehyde. Many parents are unsure of how to choose truly "safe" solid wood furniture. We have attached numerous inspection reports to alleviate any concerns you may have about HA furniture.
Formaldehyde and VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) Free
CNS 2215 Formaldehyde Testing
Wood products used in decoration or construction may release formaldehyde, raising concerns about potential health risks and environmental harm. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified formaldehyde as a possible carcinogen. This test is based on the CNS 2215 method to confirm that our furniture does not contain formaldehyde. (The test samples were cut to the size specified by SGS requirements, and the desks and chairs were trimmed accordingly for testing)
CNS 1349 Formaldehyde Testing
Formaldehyde poses significant risks to children, which is why we have conducted multiple testing methods. This test follows the CNS 1349 standard for ordinary plywood to ensure material safety.
USEPA5021A VOC Testing
VOC – Volatile Organic Compound Testing, following the USEPA 5021A method. In home environments, VOCs primarily originate from paints, coatings, and adhesives. Therefore, we place special emphasis on the surface coatings of furniture to ensure user safety.
Formaldehyde Testing: Concerns about formaldehyde emission from wood materials used in decoration or construction may pose risks to human health and environmental damage. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified formaldehyde as a suspected carcinogen. The testing methods used in this trial are based on CNS 2215, confirming that our furniture is formaldehyde-free. (The samples were cut to the size required by SGS for testing.)
Formaldehyde Testing: Formaldehyde has significant harmful effects on children. Therefore, we have conducted multiple testing methods. This trial is based on CNS 1349, using the general plywood testing method to ensure material safety.
VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) Testing: Referencing US EPA 5021A, this test checks for the presence of volatile organic compounds in home environments. VOCs mainly come from paints, coatings, and adhesives. Therefore, we pay special attention to the surface coatings of our furniture to ensure user safety.
Durability Testing for Baby's Safety
Static Load Testing
Grow With Me Cute Animal Chair – Weight Capacity Test of 120kg. The initial concept for the Cute Animal Chair was to make it easy for parents to sit and accompany their children while studying. That's why the weight capacity test was specially designed for 120kg, ensuring even the strongest dads can sit on it without any issues!
Grow With Me Toddler Chair – Weight Capacity Test of 100kg. Although designed for preschool children, kids may climb onto the chair in various ways. Therefore, a sturdy chair with a high weight capacity is still essential for safety and durability.
Children multi-purpose step stool – Weight Capacity Test of 100kg. The footrest is not only for preschool children but is also designed for adults to use as a stool. Therefore, the 100kg weight capacity makes it highly practical and versatile!
Static Load Testing: This test observes any changes in the product after a static load is applied for 24 hours. For example, for a chair with a static load of 100 kg means the product remains intact even when a 100 kg person sits on the chair for 24 hours.
Maximum Breaking Load: This test applies pressure using a machine to determine the weight at which the product will break. As it is impractical to have ten 100 kg strong men standing on the table and chairs, we have entrusted SGS to perform the test using a machine.
Free of Eight Heavy Metals
CNS 4792-2 Testing
Migration testing of specific chemical elements is conducted in accordance with the CNS 4792-2 testing method. This standard specifies the maximum permissible migration limits for specific elements, including antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, and selenium, from toy materials and components, excluding materials that are not readily accessible. It also defines the procedures for sampling and extraction prior to analysis.
EN-71-3 Testing
EU EN71-3 Toy Safety Testing – Migration testing of specific chemical elements (expanded from the original eight heavy metals to nineteen items). Surface coatings are also crucial to prevent children in the oral phase from biting and accidentally ingesting harmful substances during use.
Specific Chemical Element Migration Testing: The testing method used is CNS 4792-2, which determines the maximum allowable content and sampling methods for specific elements, including antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, and selenium in toy materials and toy parts (excluding materials not easily reached).
EU EN71-3 toy safety inspection: specific chemical element migration test (from the original eight heavy metals expanded to 19 items). Surface coatings are also crucial to prevent accidental ingestion of harmful substances by children during the oral phase.
Free of Harmful Chemicals Testing
Tableware Testing
FDA 21 CFR 175.300 Tableware Testing – Testing conducted on coatings used on children's furniture. Babies in the oral phase love to bite and chew on everything, so we must be very careful in selecting the surface coatings for the furniture!
RoHS-IEC 62321 Testing
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) 2002/95/EC is an environmental regulation adopted by the European Union in February 2003. Since it covers 'toys, leisure, and sports equipment,' special testing is conducted on coatings. The testing method used is IEC 62321.
PAHs Class 1 Testing
PAHs Category 1: Testing of materials and toys used by children under 36 months that may be placed in the mouth. The test follows the AfPS GS 2014:01 PAK method. 'GS' stands for 'Geprufte Sicherheit,' meaning 'Certified Safety' in German. The GS certification is based on the German Product Safety Act (SGS) and is conducted according to EU harmonized standards (EN) or German industrial standards (DIN). It is a voluntary certification recognized in the European market as a symbol of German safety. PAHs have been confirmed as carcinogenic substances. Category 1 testing requires that materials and toys intended for children under 36 months that may be put in the mouth must not show any detectable levels of PAHs. For children's furniture, especially, stricter controls are necessary.
FDA 21 CFR 175.300 Tableware Testing: This test is conducted on the coatings used on children's furniture. Babies in the oral phase tend to chew on everything, so we need to be cautious about the coatings on furniture surfaces.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS): RoHS is an environmental directive adopted by the European Union in February 2003. As it regulates "toys, leisure, and sports equipment," we conducted this test specifically on coatings. The test method used is IEC 62321.
PAHs Class 1: This test, according to AfPS GS 2014:01 PAK, is for materials and toys used by children under 36 months old that may be placed in their mouths. GS stands for "Geprufte Sicherheit" in German, meaning "tested safety." GS certification is a voluntary certification based on the German Product Safety Act (SGS). It follows European Union standards (EN) or German industrial standards (DIN) for testing. PAHs have been confirmed as carcinogenic substances, and Class 1 testing requires no detection in materials and toys used by children under 36 months old who may put them in their mouths. Therefore, strict scrutiny should be applied to children's furniture for children's use.
1. We believe many people have had the experience of buying wooden furniture and being overwhelmed by the strong solvent odour when opening the package, causing discomfort.
2. HA Furniture designed this desk and chair specifically for our beloved children. We personally designed, sampled, and selected materials, with safety as our top priority.
3. Most manufacturers on the market will not tell you the source of the coatings on the wood because it is a well-kept secret!
4. EPnS water-based wood coatings are free of eight heavy metals, formaldehyde, and organic solvents! Not only have they obtained certifications as green building materials and passed multiple inspection reports, but also exported to mainland China, Southeast Asia, water-based wood paint manufacturers.
5. All the tests have passed safety requirements and comply with national and international standards (EU EN, German GS, US FDA).
