Taiwan · Furniture

Furniture Stability in Taiwan

A practical guide to Furniture Stability for furniture sold in Taiwan: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Furniture must pass stability tests so it does not tip over in normal use; Online sellers shipping furniture to consumers in Taiwan

Authority

Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection

Legal basis

National furniture requirements in Taiwan

Local representative

A local responsible operator is required

Timeline

Before sale; testing takes weeks

Cost

Testing depends on product size and standard

If you do not comply

Recall, fines, and marketplace removal

Who needs this

Furniture must pass stability tests so it does not tip over in normal use
Online sellers shipping furniture to consumers in Taiwan

Documents you need

Stability test report
Stability and strength test reports
Flammability test reports where applicable
Technical file and declaration

Compliance checklist

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Stability test report
Stability and strength test reports
Flammability test reports where applicable
Technical file and declaration

How to comply

Test the item against the applicable stability standard
Identify the applicable furniture safety standard
Test stability, strength, and flammability
Prepare warnings and assembly instructions

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Furniture Stability — Taiwan
Product category: Furniture
Authority: Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection
Legal basis: National furniture requirements in Taiwan

Documents we already have:
  1. Stability test report
  2. Stability and strength test reports
  3. Flammability test reports where applicable
  4. Technical file and declaration

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Furniture Stability in Taiwan?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before sale; testing takes weeks.

Testing depends on product size and standard.

Common rejection reasons

Stability test performed without the wall anchor
Stability test missing
Flammability evidence missing
Warning labels absent

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.