CertiPUR-US® Certified Foam
What Is CertiPUR-US®?
CertiPUR-US® is a voluntary certification program for flexible polyurethane foam used in upholstered furniture and bedding. Certified foam is tested by independent, accredited laboratories for content, emissions and durability.
What the Certification Covers
CertiPUR-US® certification evaluates foam for chemical content, emissions and durability. Here is what its key requirements mean.
Made Without Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is associated with poor indoor air quality. A small-chamber emissions test verifies formaldehyde levels below 0.1 parts per million (ppm) in CertiPUR-US® certified foam.
Made Without Ozone Depleters
Ozone in the upper atmosphere plays a vital role in shielding Earth from the sun’s harmful radiation. CertiPUR-US® certified foam is made without CFCs or other ozone-depleting substances.
Made Without Regulated Phthalates
Certain phthalates are restricted under U.S. regulations because of potential health concerns. CertiPUR-US® certified foam is tested for phthalates prohibited under applicable U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations.
Made Without Certain Heavy Metals
Exposure to lead, mercury and other heavy metals can pose health concerns. CertiPUR-US® certified foam undergoes laboratory testing for heavy metals and meets the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s toy standard for lead.
Low VOC Emissions
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can affect indoor air quality. Certified foam is tested using an ISO-standardized small-chamber method and meets the program’s low-emission limit of less than 0.5 ppm, helping support better indoor air quality.
Screened for Certain Chemicals
Foam samples are screened at the manufacturing stage for relevant chemicals, including certain flame retardants classified under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction.
Independently Tested by Intertek
Our widely used 32D high-resilience foam was tested by Intertek against the CertiPUR-US® Technical Guidelines for Slabstock Foam (March 2025). The report records passing results across all six reported test areas.
Emissions Testing
Formaldehyde and TVOC emissions were measured using a 72-hour small-chamber test. Both results were below the report’s specified acceptance criteria.
Heavy Metals Analysis
Laboratory analysis covered eight metals, including lead, mercury and cadmium. Observed concentrations for all listed metals were below 2.0 ppm, the report’s stated detection limit.
Flame Retardant Screening
Three polybrominated flame-retardant additives were analyzed. Observed concentrations were reported below 0.01 wt%, meeting the acceptance criteria listed in the report.
Tested by intertek. Sample: 32D-260819. Report based on CertiPuR-Us® Technical Guidelines for Slabstock Foam (March 2025).
Certified High-Resilience Foam
Popup Home Innovation Co. Ltd. has achieved CertiPUR-US® certification for its high-resilience foam family.
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