Quality Control Services for Furniture in Asia including China, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar and Pakistan
V-Trust's inspection services for furniture products ensure that items meet customer specifications and quality standards through a thorough evaluation of product workmanship, performance and functional testing, as well as packaging conditions, marking, and labeling.
Supported by over 600+ full-time inspectors, including a dedicated team of technical managers and inspection engineers, V-Trust ensures that goods strictly adhere to buyers’ quality plans, drawings, and contractual specifications.
1. Laboratory Testing for Furniture Products
Furniture and Home Furnishing products are required to comply with necessary regulations & testing standards, and here in V-Trust we help to support you with independent sample selection from production, and testing arrangements in our own laboratory.
- REACH SVHC(Metal & Non-Metal)
- CPSIA(Lead, Phthalates, Formaldehyde, Heavy metals, Cadmium, Mercury, Nickel)
- PCP
- ASTM B117 - Salt Spray Test
- EN 71, EN 1103, ASTM F963, CFR(Flammability testing)
- Material Chemical Composition Analysis
- OEKO-Tex 100 Azo dyes
2. What’s Covered in a Product Inspection for Furniture Products?
V-Trust has more than 2,500 checklists based on specific product type. Our general checklist for on-site inspection of furniture and home furnishings includes the following criteria:
- Quantity check
- Color comparison
- Size & weight
- Assortment check
- Product appearance
- Barcode scanning
- Assembly test
- Stuffing check
- Packing check
- Stability test
- Fitting check
- Carton drop test
- Loading test
- Zipper & accessories check
- Unit drop test
- Impact test
- Finger entrapment check
- Instruction manual
- Fatigue test
- Tempered glass check
- Mold prevention
- Humidity test
- Coating adhesion
- Cut prevention
- Wobble test
- Smell test
- Damage prevention
In addition to the above aspects, we can also carry out a tailor-made checking plan according to your own testing plan and inspection requirements.
3. What Are the Products We Inspect?
Home Furniture
- Sofas & Beds
- Chairs & Stools
- Tables & Desks
- Drawers & Cabinets
- Children Furniture
Office Furniture
- Office Desks
- Conference Tables Office
- Chairs
- Shelves & Cabinets
- Cubicle Systems
Outdoor Furniture
- Rattan Furniture
- Patio Sets
- Picnic Tables
- Hammocks & Swings
- Sunbeds & Umbrellas
Commercial Furniture
- Hotel Projects
- Restaurant Sets
- Cafes & Bars
- Hospital Furniture
- Classroom Furniture
Home Furnishings
- Mirrors & Frames
- Curtains & Blinds
- Rugs & Runners
- Mattresses
- Cushions
Furniture Accessories
- Casters
- Chair Mechanisms
- Swivel Plates
- Chair Pads
- Floor Protection
4. Furniture & Home Furnishings Common Defects Found During Product Inspections
Function
- Wobble
- Slant surface
- Deformation
- Noise during use
- Poor assembly
Appearance
- Sharp edge / sharp point
- Splinter
- Chip / Crack
- Rust / oxidation
- Poor polishing
Specification
- Misalignment
- Tipping over
- Slanted holes
- Wrong component size
- Wrong accessories size
Safety
- Mildew
- Splinter
- Exposed nail
- Sharp point/edge
- Loose component
Packing
- Carton damage
- Missing component
- Incorrect warning
- Incorrect marking
- Empty space in cartons
Material
- Wrong material
- Rough material
- Mold mark
- Deformed tube
- Collapsing panel
5. Supplier Evaluation for Furniture & Home Furnishing Products
Factory Audit for the furniture manufacturers is the evaluation of supplier according to industry standard and your requirements. During the audit, V-Trust auditor checks whether the factory has main certificates for furniture manufacturing, such as FSC certificate & ISO 9001:2015, quality certificates for the raw materials and main business & export documentation, and verifies your supplier’s capabilities, systems, management, and operating procedures.
Generally, during the factory audit we will focus on the following aspects:
- Company profile (General information)
- Production process
- Facilities & machinery
- R&D
- Organization structure
- Production capacity
- Quality assurance system
- Special Requirements from Client
6. The Most Related Sourcing Fairs in Asia
China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou)
- Date: March 18 - 21 and March 28 - 31, 2026
- Venue: Canton Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
- Organizer Website: https://www.ciff-gz.com/en
- Latest Edition: Exhibitors (4900+), Visitors (380,000+)
China International Furniture Fair (Shanghai)
- Date: September 9 - 12, 2025
- Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), China
- Organizer Website: https://en.ciff-sh.com
- Latest Edition: Brands (6,000+), Visitors (500,000+)
Frequently Asked Questions on Inspection of Furniture
Why do I need shipment inspection for furniture?
Will you assemble furniture samples during the inspection?
How many days in advance should I book the inspection?
Who will I be in contact with throughout the whole process?
Do I need to send you an approved sample?
How many days prior to shipment should the inspection take place?
Can I discuss with you in details about my own inspection criteria?
How long does it take to get my report?
What if I have questions after I receive your report?
Contact us now for more information about quality control or supplier evaluation in Asia.
