The Australian Furnishing and Research and Development Institute (AFRDI) is a not for profit testing and certification organisation based in Tasmania. AFRDI set standards for testing and regulating the final quality of a product, a products manufacturing process and the source of base materials for the product.

AFRDI use a range of tests to see if a product meets set standards through their point assessments.

For more information regarding AFRDI and their certification, please visit www.furntech.org.au

BLUE TICK CERTIFICATION

AFRDI’s Blue Tick Certification certifies products that meet certain standards in reference to the products performance, function and safety tests, coupled with an evaluation of the quality and finish of a representative sample of the product. 

AFRDI perform a range of stress tests on the products with the criteria for this testing generally include requirements for strength, durability, stability, fitness for purpose (ergonomics and basic safety), ignitability and reasonable finish and workmanship. By being awarded the AFRDI Blue Tick Certification, you know that OLP’s storage solutions are durable and built to last.

GREEN TICK CERTIFICATION

AFRDI’s Green Tick Certification is an eco-labelling certification. In the context of furniture design and manufacturing, AFRDI analyse products design and manufacturing process, including the ethical sourcing of raw materials, responsible use of water and energy, waste minimisation and, through better furniture design, the efficient use of raw materials – by both expending a products lifespan and its recyclability.

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