Cleaning Tips

Key Certification Standards for Choosing Formaldehyde-Free Furniture:

When shopping, look for the following international certifications and keywords on the product labels:

• NAF (No Added Formaldehyde) : Certified by the Composite Panel Association (CPA), meaning no formaldehyde-based adhesives were used.

• CARB Phase 2 (California Air Resources Board) / TSCA Title VI (Toxic Substances Control Act ) : Strict regulations set by California and the US federal government restricting formaldehyde emissions from engineered wood products (such as MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) and plywood).

• GREENGUARD / GREENGUARD Gold : Indoor air quality certifications issued by UL Solutions, ensuring the finished furniture piece has very low chemical and formaldehyde emissions, making it safe for very low chemvironments.

• E0 ( Emission class 0) ENF Standards (Emission No-Formaldehyde) : Common wood panel classifications used in Europe and Asia. ENF is the strictest grade with the lowest allowed formaldehyde emission limit.