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Selected certifications: To guarantee the highest quality, we make sure 100% of our products are tested for impact on the health and safety of users. We test products at our own testing centre in Poland, as well as in certified external testing units in Poland and abroad. We collect all certif- icates, reports, declarations and approvals in one place for our employees. In this way, all of them can consult the 2.4 Responsible manufacturing – standards and certifications resources at any time and check what requirements are met by a particular product. We also tell our customers what requirements we meet. Those looking for sustainable furniture solutions for their offices can choose from a wide portfolio of Nowy Styl products with certificates to confirm their safety as well as environmental and durability-related properties. European Level by FEMB Certificate – a pan-European certification system designed to provide the most open and transparent means of assessing and communicating the environmental and social impact of furniture. In 2021, a group of our products successfully passed another demanding assessment process and was awarded a new LEVEL certificate. The LEVEL audit and assessment covers not only the selection of materials used in the products and the manufacturing process, but also the company’s social responsibility, energy consumption and the impact of the chemical ingredients used on the environment and people. It takes account of European legislation, the principles of green public procurement and the EU circular economy guidelines. In all the categories submitted, our products achieved the highest level of compliance, i.e. LEVEL 3. Blue Angel – the oldest and best-known eco-certificate in the world, focused especially on the environmental impact of the processing of raw materials and the production of goods. Blue Angel is an environmental signal which lets the consumer know which products are environmentally high-quality and promote environmentally conscious consumption. Products with this label have extremely low emission levels, ensuring a healthy indoor climate. This is extremely important for users who focus on the sustainability of the products used as well as on health-related safety. Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) – is an international non-profit organisation for the certi- fication of forests and products containing wood or wood-based material. The FSC® certificate is a reliable confirmation that these materials have been sourced from responsibly managed forests, and with respect for social and environmental aspects. Our selected product lines in the price list are FSC-certified. PEFC – is an international non-profit organisation which aims to promote responsible forest management through independent third-party certification. Currently, PEFC includes certification systems respected in more than 30 countries. In total, they are responsible for the certification of more than 275 million hectares of forest. Kusch + CO GmbH offers several PEFC-certified product lines. Möbelfakta – a certificate awarded to products that meet high standards in terms of sustainability and safety, environmental care and social responsibility. It is one of the most respected standards on the Scandinavian market. The basic criteria for assessing furniture include requirements in three areas: quality, environment and social responsibility as well as a responsible supply chain. Nowy Styl’s product line was awarded this certificate for the first time in early May 2022. The full list of certificates awarded can be found in the index at the end of the publication. C lick to read more GRI 416-1 39