NEWS
FEMB Standard version 2023 now officially ready
The FEMB Sustainability Standard and all related documents are now ready in new version 2023.
New LEVEL video online
A three minute video now briefly explains the LEVEL certification in English or German.
Status of revision of FEMB sustainability standard
The standard and the related documents are under review at DAkkS and will soon be forwarded to the European accreditation bodies.
More than 550 products now certified
In recent months more companies have certified a total of more than 550 products to European level.
First Revision of FEMB Sustainability Standard and LEVEL certificate
The European Federation of Office Furniture (FEMB) starts public consultation on FEMB Sustainability Standard and LEVEL certificate for its first revision
Further manufacturers with certified products
Six manufacturers have passed product certification for 110 products.
Four certification bodies have passed accreditation
Sooner than expected by the project management, the FEMB sustainability standard and the LEVEL certificate have been acknowledged by leading certification bodies of the sustainability and furniture sector.
A second certification body has been accredited
The Spanish company Tecnalia has received its official documents from ENAC.
The very first European LEVEL certificates have been handed out
VS Vereinigte Spezialmöbelfabriken GmbH & Co. KG in Tauberbischofsheim, Germany, is the first company to receive European LEVEL certificates for a wide range of products.
First certification body accredited for the FEMB stanard
TÜV Rheinland LGA Products (TRLP) is ready to begin certification.
FEMB Sustainability Standard and Circular Economy match perfectly
The comprehensive FEMB standard has been checked against the latest requirements for the public sector from the perspective of a circular economy.
The FEMB standard has been officially adopted by European co-operation for Accreditation (EA)
The FEMB sustainability requirements for office and non-domestic furniture for indoor use (the FEMB standard) were officially adopted today by Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), which took the lead as the home accreditation body for assessments in line with the standard.