BIFMA INTERNATIONAL for BIFMA
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Environment/Superfund ENV
Presented on October 11 to Professional Services Council/NSF Meeting on development history of the ANSI/BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard, the LEVEL Certification Program, and the BIFMA/ecomedes online product database. EPA and DOE staff participated, informed them of status of newest version of the standard released in Feb. 2019.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRADLEY PETER MILLER | — |
Government Issues GOV
Participated in the GSA's Furniture and Furnishings Quality Partnership Council Meeting. BIFMA informed group of a coming program and product registry for ANSI/BIFMA standards called "BIFMA Compliant". Staff also conveyed the status of the BIFMA sustainability standard released earlier in the year and how all products will eventually be using the new version upon completion of existing LEVEL certification cycles which require recertification every three years. We again urged GSA to adhere to American National Standards in all purchasing systems. From the current eCommerce Commercial Platforms Initiative pilot to ALL other procurement vehicles, even those with micro-purchase thresholds using government credit cards should be required to meet ANSI standards where they exist. BIFMA believes that ANSI standards should never be waived, in any scenario. Safety and performance of products used by the federal workforce should be the highest priority and any new technology platforms should be sophisticated enough to include that factor as an inherent requirement.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRADLEY PETER MILLER | — |
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