The outdoors is a lovely space to spend the time when the sun is shining and the weather is gorgeous. No matter what your favorite activities are: gardening, family and friends gathering, or just chilling and sunbathing – your outdoor home is perfect for it all!
Talking about outdoor activities cannot be apart from talking about outdoor furniture. Outdoor furniture has to be strong and long-lasting due to it being exposed to the sun or snow. That is why as an importer, making sure the furniture quality is necessary before it is shipped to your warehouse.
By following the international standards of inspecting outdoor furniture, Excellencial will ensure that your products are durable and will be able to withstand natural elements such as sun, rain, snow, and wind. What are those standards? Let’s read more in this article!
ASTM F1561-03
The American Section of the International Association for Testing Materials (ASTM) is an international standard for product manufacturing and testing. It is used to assess outdoor plastic chairs. ASTM standards cover the physical performance of the product, including outdoor weathering, impact resistance, static load, and rear leg strength testing.
EN 581-1
The European Committee for Standardization establishes the standards for the European Union’s member countries. A set of standards has been developed to address all outdoor furniture safety requirements, such as:
- EN 581-1 provides the general safety requirements for outdoor furniture.
- EN 581-2 specifies the mechanical test methods to establish safety for outdoor seating furniture.
- EN 581-3 provides mechanical testing procedures for outdoor tables.
- EN 581-4 determines durability testing of outdoor furniture when exposed to environmental factors such as rain.
EN 581-3
EN 581-3 was updated in January 2017, and the standards are now providing clearer standards for various table types, such as tables with and without extensions, longer and smaller tables, and so on. This version also includes requirements for glass tabletops.
AFNOR NF D60-300
The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) creates safety standards that are used in France and other countries around the world. AFNOR NF D60-300 specifies the safety requirements and test procedures for children’s outdoor seating and tables.
How to get started?
If you are importing outdoor furniture from Indonesia, you have to ensure that your products meet every quality standard. This is necessary to avoid the problem with the regulation of the target country.
Conducting an inspection and audit service in Indonesia will help you to give more information about your product’s quality from the very beginning until it will be shipped.
Excellencial independent third-party inspection services in Indonesia will provide you with confidence that your products comply with both your standards and government regulations.
For more information about product inspection in Indonesia, you can find it here or contact us here today