What We Do to Ensure Our Products Are in Full Compliance for Your Country

If you're importing upholstered furniture from China, you already know that compliance isn't optional — it's the price of entry. Every country has its own set of regulations governing flammability, chemical content, emissions, and even the origin of raw materials. At Hanleide Furniture, we take compliance seriously. We test our materials against the major global standards so that when your container arrives at the port, there are no surprises.

Here's a breakdown of exactly what we do — and which standards we meet — to ensure every piece of furniture we ship is fully compliant with your country's requirements.

Foam Flammability Testing

The foam inside your cushions is one of the first things regulators look at. Different markets have different requirements, and we test against all the major ones:

• TB117 (United States) — California Technical Bulletin 117 is the benchmark for upholstered furniture flammability in the U.S. It tests the foam's resistance to open flame and smoldering ignition. Our foam suppliers provide certified materials that meet or exceed this standard.
• SOR/2016-194 (Canada) — Canada's Upholstered and Stuffed Articles Regulations set strict requirements for foam filling materials. We ensure all foam used in our products complies with this regulation for the Canadian market.
• EN13501-1 (European Union) — The European classification system for reaction to fire of construction products, including furniture foams. We test to ensure our foam meets the required Euroclass ratings for EU-bound shipments.
• BS7177 / BS5852 (United Kingdom) — These British standards specify ignition source testing for upholstered furniture. BS5852 covers the test methods, while BS7177 defines the required performance levels for different use categories. Our foam passes these rigorous tests.

Fabric Flammability Testing

The fabric covering your furniture is just as important as the foam underneath. We test all our upholstery fabrics against the same set of global standards:

• TB117 — Fabric resistance to smoldering and open flame, as required by California and widely adopted across the U.S.
• SOR/2016-194 — Canadian regulations covering fabric coverings for upholstered articles.
• EN13501-1 — European fire classification for textile coverings used in furniture.
• BS7177 / BS5852 — UK standards for fabric ignition resistance, covering both cigarette and match-flame equivalent tests.

Whether your order uses cotton, linen, polyester blends, or our signature slipcover fabrics, we verify flammability performance before production begins.

Fabric Lead Content Testing

Lead in textiles is a growing concern for regulators worldwide. We test our fabrics to ensure they meet the strictest limits:

• CPSIA Section 101(a) (United States) — The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act limits lead content in children's products and upholstery fabrics to 100 ppm (parts per million). Our fabrics are tested to confirm compliance.
• Consumer Products Containing Lead Regulations SOR/2018-83 (Canada) — Health Canada's regulations set strict limits on lead content in consumer products, including furniture textiles. We ensure our fabrics meet these thresholds.
• EU 2018 — Toxins in Textiles (European Union) — The EU's REACH regulation and related directives restrict heavy metals and other hazardous substances in textile products. Our fabrics are tested for lead and other restricted substances to ensure full EU compliance.

Plywood / MDF Formaldehyde Emission Certifications

The wood-based panels used in furniture frames and structural components must meet strict emission standards, especially for markets with rigorous indoor air quality requirements:

• CARB Phase 2 (California / United States) — The California Air Resources Board's Phase 2 emission standards are the most stringent in the U.S. for formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products. Our plywood and MDF suppliers are certified to CARB Phase 2.
• TSCA Title VI (United States) — The federal Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (TSCA Title VI) aligns with CARB Phase 2 and applies nationwide. All our wood-based materials carry TSCA Title VI certification, giving you confidence that your furniture meets federal requirements.

We source our plywood and MDF exclusively from certified suppliers and maintain documentation for every batch used in production.

Forest Protection Compliance

Sustainability and legality of raw materials are no longer just nice-to-haves — they're legal requirements in major markets:

• Lacey Act (United States) — The Lacey Act prohibits the import of products made from illegally harvested wood. We maintain a chain of custody for all wood-based materials used in our furniture, ensuring full traceability and compliance with Lacey Act declaration requirements.
• EUDR (European Union) — The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires that products placed on the EU market are deforestation-free and produced in accordance with relevant legislation of the country of origin. We are actively working with our supply chain partners to ensure full EUDR compliance, including geolocation data and due diligence documentation for all wood and wood-based components.

Our Compliance Philosophy

We don't treat compliance as a checkbox exercise. Every material that enters our factory — foam, fabric, plywood, MDF, hardware — is sourced from verified suppliers who share our commitment to quality and safety. We maintain detailed records of all test reports and certifications, and we're happy to share them with you for your own regulatory review.

Whether you're shipping to the U.S., Canada, the EU, the UK, Australia, or anywhere else, we'll work with you to identify the specific standards that apply to your market and ensure every product meets them before it leaves our factory.

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