Möbelfakta – a support for buyers

Möbelfakta is an independent certification that makes it easier to set the right requirements when purchasing furniture. This applies to public procurement or private purchases of furniture. Möbelfakta meets the requirements for a Type 1 label according to ISO 14024 and is based on a comprehensive approach that covers three areas of requirements: quality, environment and responsible supply chains. Möbelfakta is well established in the industry and is widely used by municipalities, regions and government agencies in the Nordic countries as a tool for responsible purchasing.

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Möbelfakta – a reliable choice

Möbelfakta is an independent certification that helps you as a purchaser to set the right requirements for furniture and components – and to easily verify that they are met. The certification is based on three areas of requirements: quality, environment and responsible supply chains, and meets the criteria for a Type 1 label according to ISO 14024.

Benefits for you as a buyer 

Möbelfakta can be used as evidence in accordance with The Public Procurement Act (LOU), which makes it easier to ensure that suppliers meet sustainability and responsibility requirements. The label is clearly linked to the requirements categories in the law and simplifies both procurement and follow-up.

For you as a buyer, this means:

  • Time savings – ready-made, verified requirements that reduce the need for your own checks.
  • Reduced risk – confidence that the product is durable, sustainable and complies with ethical guidelines.
  • Traceability and documentation – easy to show that the procurement complies with the law.

Möbelfakta is currently used by many municipalities, regions and authorities as a practical tool for sustainable and legally compliant purchasin

Use the requirements correctly!

Please be mindful that Möbelfakta can only be used for furniture categories and user environments that are covered by the requirement criteria. Check that the furniture referred to in the procurement is specified in Möbelfakta's requirements specification.

Offentlig upphandling i Norden

Möbelfaktamärkning möter krav inom offentlig upphandling i de nordiska länderna och bygger på tydliga kriterier för socialt ansvar enligt OECD:s riktlinjer för tillbörlig aktsamhet, med krav på uppförandekod, riskanalys, uppföljning och dokumentation. Den är därför ett relevant verktyg för både upphandlare och leverantörer som vill säkerställa att möbler uppfyller aktuella och kommande krav i offentlig sektor.

Public procurement in the Nordics

Public procurement and requirements for manufacturing companies in Sweden – what applies?

Sweden has a clear focus on social sustainability and due diligence in public procurement. Even though national due diligence legislation is not yet in place, high expectations are already placed on suppliers – including furniture manufacturers – to demonstrate how they work with responsibility in their supply chains.

Upcoming legislation – the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

Sweden, like other EU member states, will implement the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), adopted in May 2024. The directive requires larger companies to:

  • Identify, prevent, and address risks of human rights violations and environmental impacts throughout the value chain
  • Establish a due diligence process in line with OECD Guidelines
  • Publicly disclose how they work with these issues

The legislation will directly cover larger companies, but smaller suppliers will also be indirectly affected through requirements in public procurement.

Requirements in public procurement

Swedish public procurers follow the Public Procurement Act (LOU) and largely use the sustainability criteria developed by the National Agency for Public Procurement. These cover both environmental and social requirements, including:

  • Supplier codes of conduct
  • Risk analysis and supply chain follow-up
  • Due diligence in line with OECD Guidance
  • Traceability for raw materials such as wood and textiles
  • Corrective measures when risks are identified

Two major public purchasing organizations are central for furniture manufacturers:

  • Adda Inköpscentral (SKR) – provides framework agreements for municipalities and regions. Adda sets clear requirements on social responsibility and due diligence, often with documentation requirements and possibilities for audits.
  • Kammarkollegiet – the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency, which signs framework agreements for state authorities. These also include sustainability requirements, including follow-up and monitoring of working conditions in production.

Practical impact on furniture manufacturers

To remain competitive in Swedish public procurement, furniture manufacturers need to:

  • Have a clear code of conduct and due diligence routines
  • Carry out risk analyses of their supply chain
  • Document their work in line with OECD Guidelines
  • Be able to meet procurement requirements from organizations such as Adda and Kammarkollegiet
  • Be prepared for audits, follow-up, and corrective action requirements

Being able to demonstrate structured work with social sustainability in the supply chain is no longer just an expectation – in many cases it is a requirement to supply to the public sector in Sweden.

Page updated: July 2025

Public procurement and requirements for manufacturing companies in Norway – what applies?

In recent years, Norwegian legislation on public procurement has been tightened regarding social responsibility and due diligence. This also affects furniture manufacturers wishing to supply the public sector.

New legislation – Åpenhetsloven

Since 1 July 2022, the Åpenhetsloven (“Transparency Act”) has been in force in Norway. It requires larger companies to carry out and report due diligence processes in their supply chains, with a focus on human rights and decent working conditions. The law applies to:

Companies registered in Norway that meet at least two of the following three criteria:
– Revenue over NOK 70 million
– More than 35 employees
– Balance sheet total of at least NOK 35 million

Foreign companies selling goods/services in Norway may also be covered, particularly when participating in public procurement.

Requirements in public procurement

Public procurers in Norway are expected to set requirements for ethical trade and social sustainability in line with national policy and the Transparency Act. These may include:

  • The supplier having a policy for social responsibility
  • The supplier having carried out a risk analysis of its supply chain
  • Measures being taken when risks are identified (e.g. child labour, unsafe working conditions)
  • The supplier being able to document its due diligence efforts

This means that furniture manufacturers wanting to participate in public procurement in Norway should have a functioning due diligence system in line with OECD Guidelines and be able to demonstrate it during tendering. Commonly requested documents include codes of conduct, supplier agreements, risk analyses, and action plans.

Key procurement organizations for furniture in Norway

Several central purchasing organizations manage framework agreements for furniture and set specific requirements:

  • Statens innkjøpssenter (SIS), part of DFØ, manages framework agreements for office furniture for state authorities. These include requirements for ecolabels, codes of conduct, and supply chain transparency.
  • Sykehusinnkjøp HF handles procurement of furniture and interiors for all public hospitals in Norway, with requirements on sustainability, ergonomics, and documented due diligence.
  • Municipalities and county authorities often procure through joint purchasing organizations or central agreements. Examples: Oslo kommune (UKE), Innkjøpssamarbeidet i Vestfold og Telemark, Trondheim kommune.

Nasjonalt program for leverandørutvikling influences procurement practices by supporting sustainable and innovative procurement, although it does not conduct procurement itself.

Practical impact on furniture manufacturers

To meet Norwegian requirements, furniture manufacturers should:

  • Map their supply chain and identify risks
  • Implement due diligence routines according to OECD Guidance
  • Document their work and be able to present it during procurement
  • Be prepared for follow-up, audits, and corrective action requirements

It is also common for procuring authorities to cooperate with Ethical Trade Norway, an organization that supports procurers in formulating and following up on social requirements in practice.

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Public procurement and requirements for manufacturing companies in Denmark – what applies?

In Denmark, demands for social sustainability and due diligence in public procurement are growing. For furniture manufacturers wishing to supply the public sector, it is important to be aware of both national policy and practical implementation.

Upcoming legislation – the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

Denmark does not yet have national legislation equivalent to Norway’s Transparency Act, but the country is preparing for the upcoming EU legislation: the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), adopted in May 2024 and to be implemented by member states in the coming years.

CSDDD requires large companies in the EU to:

  • Identify, prevent, and address risks of human rights violations and environmental harm throughout the value chain
  • Establish a due diligence process in line with OECD Guidelines
  • Document and report on their work

Denmark also has a tradition of implementing EU directives ambitiously, which means that due diligence requirements are likely to become mandatory for suppliers to the public sector.

Requirements in public procurement

Danish authorities follow the Public Procurement Act (Udbudsloven) and are guided by Ethical Trade Denmark (Etisk handel Danmark) and the Danish State’s legal adviser (Kammeradvokaten), both of which recommend the use of social requirements in tenders. Examples of requirements include:

  • The supplier having policies and systems for social responsibility
  • The supplier demonstrating how risks are managed in the supply chain
  • Compliance with OECD due diligence guidelines
  • Contractual requirements for follow-up, transparency, and corrective actions

Ethical trade requirements are especially common in the procurement of products where risks of human rights violations are known, such as textiles, electronics, and furniture.

Key procurement organizations for furniture in Denmark

Several central purchasing organizations manage large-scale furniture procurement for the public sector:

  • SKI – Staten og Kommunernes Indkøbsservice is Denmark’s largest public purchasing organization, responsible for framework agreements for furniture for the state, regions, and municipalities.
    – SKI’s framework agreements include both environmental and social requirements, such as codes of conduct, documented supplier management, and the possibility of audits.
  • Regions and municipalities may also conduct their own tenders but often rely on SKI agreements to save time and ensure compliance with sustainability requirements.
  • The Agency for Modernisation (Moderniseringsstyrelsen) coordinates state procurement and has developed guidelines for sustainable purchasing.

SKI’s agreements are often divided into subcategories (e.g., office furniture, school furniture, healthcare furniture) and cover both functional requirements and social conditions in manufacturing.

Practical impact on furniture manufacturers

To meet expectations from Danish procurers, furniture manufacturers should:

  • Have a code of conduct for their suppliers
  • Map and assess risks in their supply chain
  • Have documented due diligence processes in line with OECD Guidelines
  • Be prepared to report this work in tenders

Several Danish municipalities and state actors have already started setting such requirements, even before the legislation is fully in place.

Page updated: July 2025

Public procurement and requirements for manufacturing companies in Finland – what applies?

In Finland, sustainability and responsibility in the supply chain are an increasing focus in public procurement. Although legislation is still under development, companies delivering to the public sector – such as furniture manufacturers – are expected to demonstrate how they work with due diligence.

Upcoming legislation – the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

Finland does not currently have national due diligence legislation, but like other EU member states, it is preparing to implement the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The directive was adopted in May 2024 and must be transposed into national law within two years.

Once implemented, the directive will require larger companies to:

  • Map and manage risks of human rights violations and environmental harm throughout the value chain
  • Establish due diligence processes in line with OECD Guidelines
  • Report and systematically follow up on their work

Even companies not directly covered by the law (e.g., smaller producers) may still be affected through requirements from public procurers or larger customers.

Requirements in public procurement

Finland’s procurement law is the Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts (1397/2016). It allows for social and environmental requirements to be included, but in practice these are voluntary and applied differently across procurers.

Many public actors in Finland follow recommendations from Hansel (the state procurement agency) and the KEINO Competence Centre, both of which encourage:

  • Integrating sustainability criteria into tenders
  • Requiring suppliers to demonstrate work on ethical trade
  • Including supply chain follow-up clauses in contracts

Social requirements are particularly relevant in product categories with elevated risks, such as textiles, electronics, and furniture.

Key procurement organizations for furniture in Finland

  • Hansel Oy – the main procurement agency for state authorities. Its framework agreements for office furniture and interiors include sustainability criteria on environment, traceability, and social responsibility.
  • Kuntahankinnat (now part of Hansel) – widely used by municipalities and welfare regions, making Hansel agreements relevant also at the municipal level.
  • Major cities and regions (e.g., Helsinki, Tampere, Turku) conduct their own procurements, often with sustainability requirements inspired by Hansel’s guidelines.
  • The KEINO network influences how sustainability is integrated into procurement, by spreading methods and training procurers.

Practical impact on furniture manufacturers

Furniture manufacturers wishing to supply the public sector in Finland should:

  • Have a supplier code of conduct
  • Be familiar with and apply OECD due diligence guidelines
  • Carry out risk analyses and take corrective action where needed
  • Document their work and be able to present it in tenders

Demonstrating responsibility already today provides a competitive advantage – both to meet procurement requirements and to align with larger customers subject to the upcoming legislation.

Page updated: July 2025

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