GS Tested Safety

The GS mark is our guarantee of the safety of our furniture. In a GS test, an independent accredited organization tests products for stability, strength, and durability, while also focusing on ergonomic requirements. Most VS products bear the GS mark.

BIFMA e3 LEVEL

BIFMA e3 LEVEL is the sustainability certification program of the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA). It evaluates and certifies school, office, and contract furniture based on environmental and social responsibility criteria. Most VS products have been certified to BIFMA e3 LEVEL.

FEMB/European Level

European Level is a standard for office, school, and contract furniture with comprehensive product- and company-related criteria for sustainability and a circular economy. The standard is published by the European Furniture Association FEMB. We focus on European Level because of its holistic approach – many of our products are certified according to European Level, all of which have achieved the highest rating, Level 3.