GB/T 5296.6: Instructions for Use of Products of Consumer Interest

GB/T 5296.6: Instructions for the use of products of consumer interest - Part 6: Furniture

What is GB/T 5296.6?

GB/T 5296.6 is a standard for instructions for use of products of consumer interest in China. Specifically, this standard specifies how instructions on how to use, maintain, assemble and secure furniture products should be presented. This standard was created to provide consumers with accurate information about the product and aims to both improve product quality and ensure the safety of users.

Chapter 6 of the GB 5296 standard contains the basic requirements, methods and necessary contents for compiling instructions for the use of furniture. For the sale of furniture in China, it is necessary to prove that the products comply with the GB 5296 standard.

What are the General Requirements According to GB 5296 Standard?

• Furniture offered for sale must have instructions for use (labels, nameplates, instructions for use, etc.)
• The name of the furniture should reflect the true characteristic of the furniture and conform to the specifications of relevant national standards or professional standards.
• The instructions for use should clearly indicate the furniture functions and the construction, materials, performance, type and applicable environmental conditions.
• Instructions for use shall be printed on the packaging, mounted on the furniture in the form of a nameplate, supplied with the furniture in the form of instructions for use or labels.
• Instructions for use in Chinese should be provided.
• Furniture intended for export should be provided with instructions for use in the official language of the sales region.
• The wording of the instructions for use shall be in methods and procedures to help consumers understand and grasp the content accurately and quickly.

Importance of GB/T 5296.6 Standard

1. User Safety and Product Life: TheGB/T 5296.6 standard ensures that furniture products are used correctly, increasing user safety and extending product life. Proper use and maintenance instructions increase the durability of furniture and prevent potential accidents.

2. Improving Product Quality: Instructions for use prepared in accordance with this standard enable furniture manufacturers to clearly convey the quality and safety of their products to the user. The user receives accurate guidance at every stage of the product and this reinforces confidence in the product.

3. Consumer Satisfaction: Clear and understandable instructions for use enable users to use the products more efficiently. This increases overall consumer satisfaction. Consumers avoid negative experiences by learning how to use, care for and ensure the safety of their products.

4. Legal Compliance: Compliance withGB/T 5296.6 enables furniture manufacturers to fulfill legal requirements. For manufacturers in China, this standard can be a legal obligation and non-compliance can lead to problems such as compensation claims or product returns.

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