The first international standard for furniture developed by China, the Test Method for Strength and Durability of Furniture Beds, will be announced soon. On July 11, 2016, at the 13th annual meeting of the International Organization for Standardization of Furniture Standardization Technical Committee (hereinafter referred to as "ISO/TC 136"), the ISO/TC 136 Bed Test Method Working Group will be undertaken by China. (hereinafter referred to as "WG4") Secretariat, will report work to furniture standardization experts from various countries around the world. Since the adoption of the standard project at the 12th annual meeting of ISO/TC 136 in May 2014, this standard has been successfully carried out for two years and has passed the vote of entering the draft international standard in the past May. The development of this international standard will not only fill the gap in the international standard for the strength and durability test methods of bed furniture, but also means that the Chinese furniture industry has already had considerable strength in testing standards such as mechanical tests, marking China. The furniture industry has won the right to make standards in the international arena.
Formulating international standards The first international standards for furniture developed by China are being closely prepared. On June 15th, the draft of the committee (CD draft) and the technical opinions of the international experts were sent to the domestic WG4 registered experts through the WG4 secretariat. On June 24, domestic experts will discuss the amendments proposed by the countries and amend the draft standards. On July 11, the leaders of China's furniture industry, convener of ISO/TC 136 WG4 and other relevant technical personnel will attend the 13th annual meeting of ISO/TC 136 in Copenhagen, and report on the work of furniture standardization experts from various countries.
This international standard, titled "Test Methods for Strength and Durability of Furniture Beds," has been in existence for more than two years. On May 20, 2014, at the 12th annual meeting of ISO/TC 136 hosted by the National Standardization Administration Committee (SAC) and the Shanghai Institute of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Technology (SQI), China first proposed to undertake bed furniture. The new standard "Test Methods for Strength and Durability of Furniture Beds" was established and a new working group WG4 "Test Methods for Beds" was established and approved unanimously. So far, China has participated in the development of international standards for furniture for the first time.
"We are progressing very smoothly, and every step has been very solid. It is estimated that China's progress is faster than the standards drafted by other countries (such as Germany, Denmark, and the United States). Luo Jufen, the convener of the working group, project leader and secretary general of the National Furniture Standardization Technical Committee, introduced that in May 2016, the standard officially passed the voting from the draft stage of the committee (CD draft) into the draft of the international standard (DIS draft). .
Replacing national standards The right to develop international standards for bed furniture means that the Chinese furniture industry has considerable strength in mechanical testing and testing standards. In May 2014, Zhu Changling, chairman of the China Furniture Association, made a report on the National Furniture Standardization Work Conference at the 12th annual meeting of ISO/TC 136. As of 2014, China has released 128 furniture standards, including the national standard 62. Item, 66 industry standards. As early as 1989, the national standard GB/T 10357.6-1989 for the strength and durability test of single-layer beds was introduced in China, and was revised in 2012. "China's furniture industry has a relatively strong ability in testing standards such as mechanical strength of furniture. This time, it is based on the existing standards in China to set out this international standard. It is also in response to the State Council's standardization policy and pushes China's advanced national standards out. The country, to achieve internationalization." Luo Jufen told the Beijing Business Daily reporter that after the introduction of this international standard, it will be equivalently implemented in the country, directly replacing the existing national standards.
According to Luo Jufen, China presided over the development of a standard for mechanical test methods, which mainly solved the test of the strength and durability of bed furniture. This is the commonality of international standards, mainly for standards such as general test methods and terminology standards. General technical standards such as safety and health standards, and rarely specify specific product standards. “The choice of bed working group is because the furniture standard setting working group such as table, cabinet and chair has been undertaken by the United States, Denmark, Germany and other countries. We have chosen the bed to fill the gap in international standards.†Luo Jufen said.
Participation in the formulation of international standards is also a process of understanding the standardization of furniture in the world, improving the ability of international language expression and communication, and cultivating China's international standardization talents. "International standards have very high requirements for written expression. They are also very particular about whether they use statements or required language. We have extensively exchanged international experts in the process of formulation, and strive to use words and words accurately, and overcome many difficulties." Luo Jufen Tell the Beijing Business Daily reporter.
As an international standard, it is also a challenge to take into account the needs of different countries. “Different countries have different standards, designs and usage habits in terms of bed types. The international standards we have introduced need to take into account the differences between countries.†Zhu Changling said.
Winning the right to speak internationally The right to set international standards is in the hands of Western countries. In recent years, with the growing strength of China's national strength, the Chinese face in the International Standards Conference is gradually increasing. According to the data, during the “Twelfth Five-Year Plan†period, there were only 150 international standards led by Chinese military industrial units. In the furniture industry, it is the first time that China has participated in the development of international standards.
"China is a big furniture country, but it is big but not strong. In terms of standards, we have been in a state of no discourse in the international arena. A large number of standards are based on foreign standards. Enhancing China's international status in standardization and enhancing Chinese furniture in the international arena. The right to speak has become an urgent need.†Zhu Changling introduced that participating in the development of international standards is also a big plus for the entire furniture industry, showing consumers that Chinese bed furniture is qualified to set international standards. After the introduction of this international standard, China will continue to introduce international standards on bed products, such as mattress test methods, mattress material limit requirements, mattress burning performance requirements.
At the same time, standardization will also become the next important direction for the development of the furniture industry. Zhu Changling introduced that the China Furniture Association plans to formulate some urgently needed and effective standards in the name of the association in the next stage, and take the lead in promoting the industry to promote self-discipline. In addition, the China Furniture Association also plans to promote the formation of the best companies in the industry, jointly develop more stringent alliance standards and take the lead in implementing, not only to help outstanding brands gain stronger market competitiveness, but also to guide the furniture industry to form a self-disciplined industry. atmosphere.
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