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CPSC Approves New Federal Standard for Furniture Stability

October 20, 2022 - Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted yesterday to approve a new federal safety standard for clothing storage furniture. The standard will take effect 180 days after it is published in the Federal Register.

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Senate Passes STURDY

September 30, 2022 - Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Senate passed an amended version of the STURDY Act by unanimous consent on Thursday, bringing a mandatory furniture stability standard within one final vote of becoming law.

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New Sourcing Manual Available to Members

September 8, 2022 - High Point, NC

An update to AHFA’s 2012 Responsible Sourcing Manual has been completed and is now available exclusively to AHFA members. The newly released 2022 edition provides updated definitions for sustainability and responsible sourcing.

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Updates Advance for New Stability Rule

September 8, 2022 - High Point, NC

Executives attending AHFA’s 2022 Summit in August received timely updates on all legislative and regulatory activities related to a new mandatory furniture stability standard.

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2023 Casual Market Moves to Atlanta

August 15, 2022 - Atlanta, GA

The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) announces it is refreshing and reimagining the 60-plus-year-old Casual Market as the event relocates to AmericasMart in Atlanta beginning July 2023.

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AHFA 2022 Summit Is Two Events In One

July 1, 2022 - High Point, NC

Two-day conference devotes first day to regulatory compliance update, second day to emerging sustainability issues

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AHFA Solution Partners Awards 12 Scholarships

June 30, 2022 - High Point, NC

The Solution Partners supplier division of the American Home Furnishings Alliance has awarded 12 scholarships to students with a parent working full-time in the home furnishings industry.

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STURDY Act Heads For Senate Vote

May 12, 2022 - Washington, D.C.

A revised STURDY Act with the collective support of industry, parents, consumer advocates and safety experts passed the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation yesterday.

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