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There are dozens of certifications for various aspects of sustainability for furniture and materials. Below we’ve listed the ones most relevant to our research into toxicity, and which denote independent analysis and testing.
A globally recognized standard for products made out of organically grown natural rubber latex
The worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers. The USDA recognizes GOTS as the standard for organic consumer goods.
The MADESAFE certification is a rigorous process that signifies that their products are made with ingredients not known or suspected to cause human health harm.
A certification that tests products/materials for chemical emissions. Those that achieve certification are helping to reduce indoor air pollution and chemical exposure.
This certification means every component of the end product has tested negative for substances harmful for human health.
The CertiPUR-US® designation is increasingly found on mattresses and foam products. The certification is the creation of the Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam, an industry-affiliated organization rather than an independent certification agency. The CertiPUR-US designation means that flexible polyfoam meets standards for content, emissions, and durability. Specifically, it denotes the absence of ozone depleters, certain flame retardants, heavy metals, formaldehyde, phthalates, and that the foam has low VOC emissions. (Webb, 2021)
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