Sofas need to undergo California 65 testing. The purpose of California 65 testing is to protect California residents and the state’s drinking water sources from substances that may cause cancer, birth defects or other risks to reproductive development, and when such substances are present Notify residents truthfully. Testing items include pollutant testing, water quality testing, food and cosmetics testing, packaging testing, electronic product testing and toy testing, etc., involving heavy metals, organic pollutants, phthalates, formaldehyde, flame retardants, bisphenol A (BPA) ) and other chemical substances.



Sofa California 65 testing items:

1. Heavy metal content testing: Heavy metals such as lead and cadmium are substances of focus under California 65 regulations. For sofas, especially the metal parts or paint parts may contain these heavy metals, so corresponding testing is required.

2. Phthalate testing: Phthalates (such as DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIDP, DnHP, etc.) are one of the hazardous substances restricted in California 65 regulations. Plastic parts, coatings or certain soft materials in the sofa may contain these substances and need to be tested.

3. Formaldehyde content test: Formaldehyde is a common indoor air pollutant and may also be present in certain materials in the sofa, such as adhesives or fabric treatments. California 65 regulations have strict limits on formaldehyde content, so corresponding testing is required.

4. Flame retardant content test: If flame retardants are used in sofas, especially PU foam materials used for upholstered furniture, cushions and other internal filling materials, then the flame retardant content is also a focus of California 65 regulations. It needs to be tested whether it contains flame retardants restricted by regulations.

Sofa California 65 testing process:

1. Determine the testing items and select the testing agency: First, determine the specific testing items that need to be carried out on the sofa, such as heavy metal content, phthalates, formaldehyde and flame retardants. Then, choose a testing agency that meets the requirements and has relevant qualifications to conduct testing.

2. Submit application and prepare samples: Submit a testing application to the testing agency, and provide samples of the sofa and related technical documents and information. Make sure the sample adequately represents the overall condition of the sofa for accurate testing.

3. Conduct testing: The testing agency will conduct detailed testing on the sofa samples, including content testing of various chemical substances. These tests will be conducted in compliance with California Regulation 65 requirements to ensure the accuracy and reliability of results.

4. Result evaluation and report: The testing agency will evaluate based on the test results and generate a detailed test report. The report will list the results of each test, including whether it complies with California Regulation 65 requirements.

5. Apply for California 65 certification: If the sofa sample meets the requirements of California 65 regulations, you can submit an application to the relevant agency to obtain California 65 certification. Test reports and other relevant materials may be required to be submitted during the certification process.

6. Review and approval: After submitting the application, the California government will review it. After passing the audit, you will receive California 65 certification, proving that your sofa meets the requirements of California 65 regulations.

7. Payment of fees and label posting: After obtaining certification, you need to pay the corresponding certification fees. You can then put a California 65 certified label on your sofa to inform consumers that the product meets the requirements of California 65 regulations.