Supporting Sustainable and Compliant Furniture Production at Graphtec Design
CEB supported Graphtec Design through environmental assessment, product testing, technical documentation and preparation for independent evaluation across three complementary areas: the EU Ecolabel, furniture product certification and Factory Production Control.
The engagement contributed to the award of three EU Ecolabel licences covering selected school-furniture products while also supporting Graphtec’s wider product-quality and production-compliance objectives.
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Graphtec Design SRL
Furniture Manufacturing
Selected school furniture
3x EU Ecolabel licences
ABOUT GRAPHTEC DESIGN
Graphtec Design is a Romanian manufacturer providing commercial, urban, school and HoReCa furniture, smart-furniture solutions, signage and customized interior installations.
Its school-furniture portfolio includes modular classroom units, desks, storage solutions and specialized furniture developed for modern educational and technical environments.
The engagement covered EU Ecolabel consultancy, furniture product certification support and Factory Production Control implementation. The applicable requirements included the EU Ecolabel criteria, Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 and SR EN 1090-1+A1:2012.
Following independent evaluation by the competent authority, Graphtec Design received three EU Ecolabel licences covering selected school-furniture products.
The Project Objective
Graphtec Design sought to strengthen the quality and environmental performance of selected furniture products while developing more sustainable and controlled production practices.
The engagement brought environmental assessment, product testing, technical documentation and production control into a coordinated compliance process.
Confidential information concerning Graphtec’s internal systems and initial assessment findings is not disclosed in this case study.
The Project Objective
Graphtec Design sought to strengthen the quality and environmental performance of selected furniture products while developing more sustainable and controlled production practices.
The engagement brought environmental assessment, product testing, technical documentation and production control into a coordinated compliance process.
Confidential information concerning Graphtec’s internal systems and initial assessment findings is not disclosed in this case study.
What CEB supported
EU ECOLABEL
Assessment of materials, environmental evidence, testing requirements and technical documentation for selected furniture products.
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
Analysis of applicable product requirements, coordination of accredited testing and preparation of the certification dossier.
FACTORY PRODUCTION CONTROL
Implementation support for production controls, procedures and technical documentation under SR EN 1090-1+A1:2012.
Assesing materials and environmental impact
CEB analysed the materials incorporated into the selected furniture products and reviewed the evidence available for their composition, sourcing and environmental characteristics.
The assessment considered whether materials contained substances capable of negatively affecting the environment or human health and examined their use throughout the production flow. This included reviewing raw materials, components, finishes and other relevant inputs against the applicable environmental criteria.
Where additional evidence or testing was required, CEB helped define the necessary information and coordinate the next stages with appropriately accredited laboratories and independent bodies.
CEB analysed the materials incorporated into the selected furniture products and reviewed the evidence available for their composition, sourcing and environmental characteristics.
The assessment considered whether materials contained substances capable of negatively affecting the environment or human health and examined their use throughout the production flow. This included reviewing raw materials, components, finishes and other relevant inputs against the applicable environmental criteria.
Where additional evidence or testing was required, CEB helped define the necessary information and coordinate the next stages with appropriately accredited laboratories and independent bodies.
Preparing the EU Ecolabel application
CEB supported Graphtec Design in interpreting the EU Ecolabel criteria applicable to furniture and translating them into practical product, material and documentation requirements.
01Reviewing the materials and components used in the selected products
02Examining supporting declarations, technical information and environmental evidence
03Identifying the testing and documentation required by the applicable criteria
04Coordinating with the relevant laboratories and external parties
05Compiling the application and supporting technical dossier
06Supporting communication and submission to the competent authority
07Assisting Graphtec throughout the independent evaluation process
01Reviewing the materials and components used in the selected products
02Examining supporting declarations, technical information and environmental evidence
03Identifying the testing and documentation required by the applicable criteria
04Coordinating with the relevant laboratories and external parties
05Compiling the application and supporting technical dossier
06Supporting communication and submission to the competent authority
07Assisting Graphtec throughout the independent evaluation process
Furniture product certification
Alongside the environmental-labelling process, CEB supported the certification of selected furniture products.
This involved analysing the complete production process, identifying the applicable product requirements and coordinating testing of the finished products through an accredited laboratory.
Following testing, CEB compiled the required technical documentation and supported submission of the certification dossier to the independent certification body. The certification body remained responsible for conducting the external audit and making the final certification decision.
Interpret requirements
Turn complex standards into practical actions.
Coordinate specialists
Connect projects with suitable accredited external partners.
Prepare evidence
Organize documentation and dossiers for independent assessment.
A structured route toward independent evaluation
CEB works alongside manufacturers as a consultancy partner, translating applicable standards and certification requirements into clear actions, coordinated documentation and practical preparation.
Its role can include assessing processes, defining evidence requirements, coordinating accredited laboratories and external specialists, and preparing organizations for independent review. Final certification, licensing and approval decisions remain exclusively with the competent authorities and independent certification bodies.
Interpret requirements
Turn complex standards into practical actions.
Coordinate specialists
Connect projects with suitable accredited external partners.
Prepare evidence
Organize documentation and dossiers for independent assessment.
Factory Production Control
The wider engagement also covered consultancy for the implementation and certification of Factory Production Control for steel structures in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 and SR EN 1090-1+A1:2012.
The applicable scope covered execution class EXC2 under Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance system 2+.
CEB’s support followed its established implementation process:
Identification of the applicable requirements and project scope
Selection and coordination of accredited external partners
Assessment of production workflows, material controls and documentation
Development of the required procedures and technical documentation
Preparation of the certification dossier
Support during the independent audit and assessment process
Any final certification or approval decision remained exclusively with the independent certification body.
What Graphtec Design Received
Reviewing the materials and components used in the selected products
Guidance for aligning products and processes with environmental and certification requirements
Coordination of the necessary laboratory testing and external evaluation stages
Technical documentation and dossiers prepared for independent review
Support throughout the submission, audit and assessment processes
Three EU Ecolabel licences covering selected school-furniture products