Certified chairs: safety and sustainability for companies in 2026

In 2026, choosing certified chairs has become a priority for companies, general contractors and facility managers who are required to ensure safe, compliant work environments that are focused on people's wellbeing.

The transformation of the office world, the rise of smart working and the growing focus on ESG (environmental, social and governance) issues have made it essential to equip oneself with furniture that meets verifiable standards, built to last and designed to improve the quality of life in the office.

Equipping oneself with certified ergonomic chairs demonstrates a responsible approach to space and resource management: not only to protect the health of workers but also to meet the sustainability criteria that guide corporate projects and public procurement today. Companies that choose certified office chairs invest in continuity, safety and transparency, relying on controlled production processes and selected materials.

For companies, certifications are an increasingly central issue in the design of compliant and ergonomic work environments.

Sustainability is a decisive criterion in business supplies. In 2025, a certified chair must demonstrate attention to the life cycle of materials and the reduction of environmental impact.

The most attentive companies evaluate chairs that comply with minimum environmental criteria (CAM), use recycled materials, controlled components and traceable production processes. The advantages are concrete and measurable: they promote a positive working environment, support the health of workers and respond transparently to the requirements of ESG policies, which are increasingly relevant for corporate projects and public procurement.

For these reasons, certifications leverage a more responsible vision of the workplace, combining ergonomics in the office, quality materials and attention to human health.

Certifications ensure that the chair is designed and tested according to objective criteria, offering companies three main advantages:

1. Safety protection: complying with standards means reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and ensuring that equipment is compatible with the requirements of Legislative Decree 81/08.
2. Long-term reliability: stability, resistance and durability tests help you choose chairs that maintain their performance even with continuous use.
3. Compliance with tenders and supplies: CAM Arredi, environmental certifications and technical requirements are increasingly required in specifications, public contracts and corporate sustainability projects.

This is why certified chairs are a strategic choice: they reduce risks, improve worker well-being and ensure a transparent, documentable selection that is consistent with the standards required in modern offices.

Environmental certifications play a central role in ESG policies and technical specifications for offices, communities and public administrations:

• LEED: contributes to credits for environmental certification of buildings, integrates furniture and seating with controlled materials and life cycle traceability.
• EPD (Environmental Product Declaration): provides an environmental declaration verified by independent bodies, useful for assessing energy consumption, emissions and the sustainability of the materials used.
• VOC / VOC Free: guarantees reduced levels of volatile organic compounds in materials and surfaces, improving air quality in the workplace, especially in prolonged working spaces or closed offices.

These standards help companies and designers select furniture that meets real sustainability criteria, simplifying access to public tenders and contracts geared towards increasingly stringent environmental requirements.

A compliant office chair must meet a series of technical standards that ensure correct dimensions, adequate adjustments, durability and environmental friendliness.

Here are the main references that guide the choice of a professional chair today:

• UNI EN 1335 defines the minimum ergonomic requirements, stability, adjustments and structural characteristics that a chair must have in order to be suitable for everyday professional use.
• Legislative Decree 81/08 establishes the obligation for employers to provide adequate and safe equipment, including chairs for video terminal operators and workstations.
• TÜV GS, the safety mark issued by independent bodies, certifies the stability, mechanical strength and construction quality of the product.
• 1IM – fire behaviour, indicates the reaction to fire of upholstered materials, a fundamental requirement for offices, communities and high-traffic professional environments.
• CAM Furniture (Minimum Environmental Criteria), required in public procurement and increasingly adopted by companies, certifies the use of recycled materials, sustainable processes and compliance with environmental parameters.

These reference criteria allow the evaluation of chairs that are truly suitable for continuous, safe and compliant use.

These certifications are intended to protect the safety of people who spend many hours at work. Chairs that comply with the UNI EN 1335 standard ensure correct proportions, verified materials and a level of adjustment that allows you to maintain a stable posture, even during prolonged activities.

Seats designed according to these standards offer essential adjustments, from height to backrest, from lumbar support to multidirectional armrests, which adapt to the characteristics of the user. The result is psycho-physical well-being, which does not depend on chance, but on a structure capable of supporting the body continuously and effortlessly.

For companies, choosing a certified ergonomic chair means adopting a more attentive approach to the quality of workspaces. In this sense, the attention to detail and solidity of Moving products offer a further element of differentiation: a lifetime guarantee that reflects a focus on durability, low maintenance and a long-lasting investment, without compromising on comfort and performance.

Another decisive element in the safety of a chair is the mechanism that regulates its movements. Moving develops proprietary systems such as SynchroTek and SynchroPlus, designed to follow movements without forcing and ensure that every adjustment is always effective, even after years of use.

When choosing chairs for offices and corporate spaces, certifications and durability are two fundamental criteria that are decisive for companies, contractors and facility managers. In this sense, Moving models offer concrete examples of how certifications, design and quality of materials coexist within a professional chair:

• Crono: for executive contexts and representative spaces, it stands out for its solid structure and essential adjustments, designed for continuous use.
• Ecochair: as its name suggests, Ecochair is made from almost entirely recyclable materials and components designed for intensive use, making it the perfect solution for offices with a sustainable footprint.
• Cubix: ideal for waiting rooms, communal spaces and dynamic environments. Its modular and resistant structure meets the needs of high-traffic areas, where robustness and ease of maintenance are essential.
• Slim Bench: a solution designed for community spaces and passageways, with a focus on stability and continuity of use, even in high-traffic environments.

These models are just a few of our extensive collection and show how certifications and attention to the life cycle enable companies to obtain furniture that meets the standards required in professional environments.

Human resources are at the heart of every organisation. Ensuring their safety and adequate working conditions is a choice that enhances human capital.

Certified chairs reduce the onset of postural stress, musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. Proper design is particularly important in environments that accommodate people with disabilities or specific needs, where precise adjustments and reliable components facilitate accessibility for all.

Choosing certified chairs is a concrete way to recognise the value of employees. With Moving, companies can count on a partner that focuses on the quality of life and safety of people, in all their diversity.