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FURNITURE AND FITTINGS
GECA
28-2006 Standard (PDF) |
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Bevisco Commercial
Interiors
Bevisco
design, manufacture and install workstations and
executive furniture solutions |
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Product Marketing Name:
Bevisco Commercial Interiors Use and Application: Furniture
Date of Certification: 16
April 2008
1.
Description of the
Technology.
Bevisco offers depth of experience and expertise in the design, manufacture and installation of workstations, executive furniture, demountable partitioning and storage solutions - including a full range of ergonomic and conference seating. Well known as manufacturers of quality workstation systems - Bevisco also provides complete office furniture solutions. We offer a depth of experience and expertise in the design, manufacture and installation of workstations, office furniture and storage solutions including a full range of ergonomic and conference seating. As a wholly Australian owned and operated manufacturing company, we can ensure that the delivery cycle is managed in an environmentally sensitive and commercially sound way.
From experience grows innovation - Bevisco has been delivering the answers for over 15 years - Experience like this equips us to provide you with innovative and practical solutions tailored to your specific needs.
With a rigorous quality assurance program in place - a range of AFRDI approved products listed on the State Government Contract and as an Aus Tender Supplier, you know that you can always rely on us to deliver that value and quality.
2. The Products
Freeway: FreeWay is what you want it to be - an executive office suite or a configuration of multiple workstations. The system has been conceived and built from the ground up to provide the ultimate balance between shared and personal work space.
Ozone: Ozone is a new 30mm lightweight system that can be specified in a variety of profiles, sizes and finishes. Not only is Ozone tough, lightweight and environmentally friendly, it’s also a great looking system for those who are looking for that contemporary feel and value.
Exe: Simplicity and flexibility are the keys to this slimline system – designed and manufactured locally with an emphasis on ergonomics, cable management, flexibility and task management, EXE provides the perfect system for your workplace needs.
Sintesi
Metzo: With German precision and European styling, Metzo introduces a new dimension to height adjustable systems.
Core Environmental Criteria Tested:
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Environmental Requirements |
Core Environmental Performance Characteristics |
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Fitness for Purpose
Certified products should be good performers in their intended
application. Certain standards of product performance are
implicit in the label. |
The Exe, Ozone and Metzo have been
certified under AFRDI and copies of these certifications have
been received. FreeWay and Sentesi are currently undergoing
AFRDI certification. Product quality is ensured under an
internal quality control system. In general all the five product
ranges are designed and manufactured under the internal quality
system which ensures product fitness for purpose and quality. |
Timber and Other Natural
Materials
Wood and other natural materials from sources that are not
certified under a recognised certification scheme as being
sustainably managed, shall not originate from: Illegal
harvesting & Genetically modified organisms. |
The Bevisco Commercial Interiors
Pty Ltd product range contains particleboard and some MDF. The
main supplier is Laminex (95 to 99%) with some timber sought
from D & R Henderson and others. Laminex supply both E0 and
E1 boards. Laminex E0 boards are currently certified under GECA
and therefore are compliant with the requirements of this
criterion. Laminex E1 particileboard that is veneered by Laminex
either as Melamine, select timber veneers or Formica product is
compliant to this criterion.
Bevisco claims that it has been
using Particle board from other sources (like D&R Henderson)
only when customer insists on specific colour which is not
available with Laminex. The last time Bevisco used particle
board from other sources was in May and July 2006. Warehouse at
the production site was inspected. All the particle board stored
was from Laminex (Formica Vertiboard UF 33mm Flint 3600x1800).
The participle board from other sources is used only on rare
occasions and is not considered to be included into
certification. |
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Treatment Wood and natural
materials used in furniture products must not be treated or
impregnated with fungicides and insecticides that are classified
due to their hazardous nature by the IARC as Type 1 or 2A. |
Bevisco only uses domestic product
which is not treated for transport. |
Glues in Plywood and Laminated
Wood
The content of free formaldehyde in glues for plywood or
other engineered wood products must not exceed 0.5% w/w. |
The Bevisco Commercial Interiors
Pty Ltd product range contains particleboard and some MDF. The
main supplier is Laminex (95 to 99%) with some timber sought
from D & R Henderson and others. Laminex supply both E0 and
E1 boards. Laminex EO boards are currently certified under GECA
and therefore are compliant with the requirements of this
criterion. E1 particleboards cannot be used as part of this
certification unless they are laminated as Melamine, Formica or
a select range of Laminex Timber veneers. |
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Air Emissions Products made
from wood and other natural products that contain
formaldehyde-based additives, shall be subject to the following
air emission limits for formaldehyde as measured using the Air
Chamber, Desiccator or Perforator test methods. Raw timber and
natural materials is exempt from this criterion. |
The Bevisco Commercial Interiors
Pty Ltd products Freeway, Ozone, Exe, Sintesi and Metzo product
ranges which are the subject of this report, meet the
requirements of this criterion. |
Plastics
Plastic identification codes are required upon product lines
as per the criteria of the GECA 28 - 2006 Furniture and Fittings
Standard. |
Bevisco products contain some ABS
plastic. Especially end caps (used for round columns) and other
plastic parts have no resin codes. After pre-assessment, Bevisco
has replaced most of the end caps with metal caps. Few other
small components (if they weigh more than 100 g) Bevisco agreed
to place resin code stickers on them to facilitate easier
identification for recycling. This is a requirement of this
certification and the assurance in relation to the placing of
such identification marks on plastic products above 100gr in
weight is a condition of the licence. |
Polyurethane padding
requirements
1. CFC, HCFC, HFC or Methylene Chloride shall not be used as
blowing agents. 2. Analine based amines, and pigments and
catalysis based on mercury, lead, cadmium, and chromium must not
be added to the padding material. 3. Where organic tin catalysts
are used in the production of flexible polyurethane, the
manufacturer must have in place a contract with a licensed or
registered hazardous waste disposal company who is responsible
for the correct disposal of the hazardous waste. |
Foam padding is used in Bevisco
Commercial Interiors Pty Ltd products in the screen. The padding
is sources from Joyce Foams which are a GECA certified
manufacturer.
GECA has received MSDS for
Flame Laminating Foam from Joyce. Joyce has provided another
MSDS for Foam (cited N28-130FL). Joyce also provided its product
Stewardship policy to emphasise its commitment towards safe
disposal of foam. |
Glass
Lead glazing, crystal glass, mirror glass, wire reinforced
glass and/or laminated glass must not be used in the furniture
or fittings |
Bevisco Commercial Interiors
product range may include glass for screens where stipulated by
clients. Bevisco has stopped using Laminated glass in Ozone,
Exe, and Sintesi range of products. Bevisco has replaced the
glass screens with non transparent plastic screens. Such screen
are subject to the plastic marketing requirements of this
standard. |
Adhesives
With the exception of Section 3.2.1.4, adhesives must be
certified by the Good Environmental Choice Label, the EU Flower
label, the New Zealand Environmental Choice Label or the Nordic
Swan label or satisfy the requirements of GECA Standard No. 1:
Adhesives. |
GECS have reviewed MSDS for Grasp
1423 & Grasp S214. Only Grasp S214 complies with the
requirements of the standard. Grasp S214 has a Solvent content
less than 0.3% thus complying with the requirements of GECA 01 -
Adhesives standard. |
Overall Loads
In order to promote the reduction of pollutant hazards in
the disposal, landfill and/or incineration of end of life
furniture, Listed substances shall not be added to eco-labelled
products during manufacture: |
The MSDS for the powder coat
Interpon D610XL used by BCI, complies with the requirements of
the standard. Interpon D610XL is manufactured by Akzo Nobel. The
powder coating has no hazardous ingredients. MSDS for Duophos, a
cleaning agent used by BCI has been reviewed and deemed
compliant with this criterion. Mr Tuan K Nguyen as external
powdercoating subcontractor has supplied a letter outlining the
powdercoating process used on BCI furniture. GECS are satisfied
with the suitability of this process. |
Prohibited Substances
Substances stipulated in criterion 3.3.3 of the GECA 28 -
2006 Furniture and Fittings Standard must not be used. |
Bevisco have provided details of
all ingredients used in the manufacture of their product range
being assessed. MSDS for ingredients not already GECA certified
have been reviewed and are deemed to comply to the requirements
of this criterion. During the assessment Bevisco was painting
top cap base plates with spray cans for Ozone range of products.
Bevisco advise that this process is no longer undertaken. |
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Separability Certified
products shall be easily disassembled to facilitate the recovery
and recycling of constituent materials. |
The Freeway, Ozone, Exe, Sintesi,
Metzo product ranges furniture is modular in nature. There is no
technical barrier to the disassembly of the Bevisco Commercial
Interiors products for further recovery and recycling. |
Product Custodianship
If the product is not recyclable (or separable into
recyclable parts) in mainstream local recycling systems, the
manufacturer shall accept their product without additional cost
(excluding transportation costs) for further recycling, or have
arrangements with a local recycler to accept the product, or
have an established product stewardship program. Products
collected under the scheme shall not be disposed of in landfill
or by incineration. |
The product and service warranties
comply with the requirements of the standard. BCI product
stewardship policies include post consumer recycling and re-use.
Options include re-use, refurbishment and recycling of returned
content. Bevisco offers an established product stewardship
policy for the nominated product line. |
Coatings treatment
Products (or components) must not be impregnated, labelled,
coated or otherwise treated in a manner which would prevent post
consumer recycling. Exemption may be made for products with a
long product life where a coating or treatment would further
extend the useful life of the product. |
No coating or treatment is used in
the process of assembly of furniture which would prevent post
consumer recycling. |
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Replacement parts For those
parts of a product which are subject to wear, e.g. hinges,
locks, table leaves, functionally compatible replacements shall
be guaranteed for a period of at least five years. |
Replacement parts are available
and are covered for a period of 10 years. The product and
service warranties appear to be sufficient to be compliant with
the requirements of the standard. BCI product stewardship
policies are being drafted that will include parts replacement
and take back systems. BCI has issued a statement of commitment
on the same which satisfies the requirements of the standard. |
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Packaging Requirements
Chlorinated or halogenated plastics must not be used in product
packaging. Used packaging shall be able to be recycled by local
recycling systems. |
BCI primarily uses rugs and
cardboard for packaging. Occasionally BCI uses Alkathene Ultra,
Polythene sheets. GECS have reviewed a data sheet for Alkathene
Ultra, which is primarily LDPE or LLDPE, thus complying with the
requirements of the criteria. |
Product Information
The manufacturer must provide written information to the
consumer clearly stating: 1. The intended use of the product. 2.
Instructions for correct use and storage so as to maximise the
product lifetime. 3. Maintenance instructions, if required.
Maintenance instructions must not specify the use of any
chemical or coating limited by any part of this standard. 4.
Recycling instructions for the product end-of-life. |
The product brochures describes
the life span, parts replacement related policies etc. BCI is in
the process of integrating recycling and its product stewardship
policies into the information brochure. BCI has issued statement
of commitment to present this information for customers at the
time of installation or have directions available on their
website or other corporate material. |
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Bevisco EPD
3. Environmental and Social Regulatory Obligations:
GECA also found the Bevisco range to
be fully compliant with their obligations under Labour,
Anti-Discrimination, and Safety Regulations. The company
has not been the subject of prosecution in relation to
compliance with labour, anti- discrimination, safety
regulations and environmental regulations.
Additional Information
Good Environmental Choice Australia
recommends these products to green purchasing officers,
specifiers, and every day Australians seeking to
purchase products and services on the basis of
functional and overall environmental and human health
performance.
For more information contact Bevisco
directly:
Bevisco Commercial Interiors
Address: Level 2, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Ph: +61 2 9279 2244
Fax: +61 2 9279 2288
Web: www.bevisco.com.au
E-mail: sales@bevisco.com
You can go to the company's web site here:
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