FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

California Legislature Approves Broad Restrictions on Flame Retardant Chemicals

05 September 2018

Despite facing strong opposition from industry groups, the California legislature recently approved a bill (AB 2998) banning the use effective from 1 January 2020 of most flame retardant chemicals in children’s products, mattresses and upholstered furniture. Governor Jerry Brown is expected to sign the legislation into law in the near future. More

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EU Updates Rules on Wood Packaging Materials for Specified Chinese Commodities

27 August 2018

As Hong Kong traders with exporting interests in mainland China may recall, Decision 2013/92/EU had subjected wood packaging materials for certain commodities to supervision by Member States’ customs authorities as of 1 April 2013. This Decision was legally based on Council Directive 2000/29/EC on protective measures against the introduction of organisms harmful to plants or plant products in the EU. More

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The Spaceman Cometh – Bearing Furniture

23 August 2018

After operating in Singapore since 2011, space-saving furniture brand Spaceman found it was fielding increasing numbers of enquiries from Hong Kong. More

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Argentina Unveils Standards for Flat Board Furniture

23 August 2018

Shortly after announcing framework technical requirements setting forth minimum standards for furniture sold in the country, Argentinean authorities have unveiled specific quality and safety technical requirements for flat board furniture. Subject merchandise includes furniture made from particleboard, fibreboard, dry-process fibreboard, hardboard, plywood, coated board and certain other board. More

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Malaysia: Distribution Channels and Entry Strategies (Houseware and Small Home Appliances)

22 August 2018

As urban Malaysian consumers become more health-conscious and their lifestyles become busier, they want more convenient and efficient home appliances. Innovative homeware products with high quality and stylish designs are in demand from mid-to-high income consumers. Hong Kong exporters interested in the Malaysian market should look at the various offline and online distribution channels. More

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Argentina Announces Standards for Furniture

21 August 2018

Argentina recently approved framework technical requirements setting forth minimum standards for furniture sold in the country. The government will issue more specific technical standards at some point in the future in order to establish precise requirements and conformity assessment procedures for these products. More

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China’s Furniture Market

30 July 2018

As living conditions continue to improve in China, people are becoming more and more willing to invest in home decoration. Consumers’ increasing purchasing power has driven the furniture market to develop in leaps and bounds. In 2017, the total sales of furniture manufacturing enterprises grew 10.1% year on year to RMB905.6 billion, while total profits grew 9.3% year on year to RMB56.52billion. More

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Intention Announced to Restrict Placing on the Market of Childcare Articles, Furniture and Textiles Containing Certain Flame Retardant

13 July 2018

On 6 June 2018, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) submitted an intention to restrict three flame retardants in flexible polyurethane (PUR) foams used, among others, in childcare articles and residential upholstered furniture. The restriction may also cover mattresses for adults, and textiles in other articles. More

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Home Delights Expo

25 June 2018

The upcoming HKTDC Home Delights Expo will turn the spotlight on trendy, high-quality lifestyle products for the home. More

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Ways of Transforming Homes

03 May 2018

Space-saving, storage capacity and smart storage seemed to be the three mantras adopted by the manufacturers participating in this year's China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) in Guangzhou. More

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