About Furntech-AFRDI

The Australasian Furnishing Research and Development Institute is an independent not-for-profit technical organisation providing standards, testing, product certification and research for buyers and sellers of furniture.

The purpose of testing and certification is to ensure that products are not only safe, but that they will last, thus contributing to sustainability, and minimising use of the earth’s resources.

While most of the work centres on establishing standards for industry, it is likely that in future the organisation will develop more consumer-focused standards.

Commercial products tested by Furntech include:

Height adjustable swivel chairs
Visitors’ chairs
Desks and workstations
Monitor arms
Table bases
Filing cabinets and
Storage furniture

Domestic products tested include:

Household cots and bunks
Visitors’ and dining chairs
Storage furniture
Table bases
Recliner chairs and
Plastic monobloc chairs

We can also test fabrics, leather, upholstery foams, veneer finishes, and test timber for strength.

If we don’t already test something, we have the expertise in-house to develop testing and certification programs.

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AFRDI’s testing and certification gives those who sell furniture a point of differentiation in a market where many products may outwardly appear to be much the same. Furniture carrying one of our well recognised certification marks has a pedigree of quality.

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Expert advice on furniture standards

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