As a supporter of the NBF (National Bed Federation) JAFS has pledged to adhere to good trading practices to maintain the NBF’s reputation for impartial advice and confirms that our beds are made by an approved NBF member.
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Every NBF Approved Member has been audited by BM TRADA against NBF’s strict Code of Practice, which sets out criteria for ensuring processes and procedures are in place for supply chain scrutiny and compliance with regulatory compliance.
BM TRADA is a major provider of independent certification, testing, inspection and technical services and incorporates furniture specialists FIRA International.
The NBF is stepping up its due diligence with the introduction of a random testing programme of both member and non-member products.
The Due Diligence Testing Programme has been developed by the NBF to strengthen its Code of Practice after conducting a pilot exercise in early 2018. Starting in June up to 50 mattresses, bases and headboards annually will be purchased on the open market and put through their paces against the criteria of the NBF Code of Practice.
Products will be subject to flammability tests, then cut open and specifications checked against marketing claims. Textile composition labelling information will be looked for and enquiries will be made about chemicals and other featured treatments to ensure compliance with REACH and Biocides regulations.
The NBF’s Code of Practice, with its comprehensive, regular audits – compulsory for all NBF manufacturer members – has resulted in massive strides in raising standards, improving awareness and tightening procedures in bed manufacturing in the UK. All this helps to level the playing field for reputable manufacturers doing the right thing.
Although there will be a proportion of purely randomly selected products, some will be purchased for Due Diligence testing as a result of credible ‘tip offs’ or concerns expressed
By third parties or, in the case of NBF members, where Previous Code of Practice performance has been less than A rated.
Test results will be shared with all companies, both member and non members. More serious findings could be reported to trading standards. Reports will be issued periodically but companies and products will not be specifically identified, unless the results are sufficiently serious, which may lead to informing trading standards, and, in the case of NBF members, to suspension or expulsion.
