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Important standards, regulation, sustainability and commercial-interior updates explained in clear language for furniture buyers and brands.
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Featured guide ↗What BIFMA G8.1-2026 changes for furniture surface cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting—and how commercial buyers should translate it into material and test requests.
EU Regulation & Traceability11 min read
The EU Digital Product Passport Registry is live. Learn what furniture buyers and suppliers can prepare without overstating current product obligations.
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Standards & Sustainability9 min read
A buyer-focused explanation of BIFMA's June 2026 announcement on e3 v2024, LEVEL, LEED v5 and WELL—plus the evidence commercial furniture RFQs should request.
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Official standard setter, regulator or framework owner—not an undated repost.
Clarify whether the update concerns a company, product, component, building project or shipment.
End with practical questions and next steps for furniture brands and project teams.
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