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.

AGR (Aktion Gesunder Rücken – Campaign for Healthier Backs)

The AGR seal of approval is awarded to products that meet strict criteria for back-friendly design, promoting better posture and spinal health. Several VS products carry this seal, reflecting our commitment to ergonomic excellence.

Cradle to Cradle

Cradle to Cradle (C2C) promotes a waste-free production cycle by ensuring materials can be reused, recycled, or composted without harmful residue. We embrace C2C principles through dismountable construction, low-pollutant materials, and a focus on durability – keeping products in use longer before re-entering the material cycle.

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.

GREENGUARD

GREENGUARD is an emissions label issued by UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a leading U.S. testing institute. It sets strict limits on volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, and our furniture is tested to ensure compliance. Many VS products carry the GREENGUARD label, with most meeting the highest standard, Gold.