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Hanssem responsibly manages its products with environmental impact in mind, leveraging its research expertise.
Hanssem is strengthening the eco-friendly competitiveness of its products throughout the entire process, from development to environmental and safety assurance, based on its sustainable R&D strategy.
Centered around the Hanssem Research Institute, which became the first in Korea's furniture industry to obtain KOLAS international accreditation as a testing laboratory in 2007, the company conducts key research including material and manufacturing process R&D, testing and assurance, certification acquisition, and prototype production. It accumulates major research achievements and patents, including hazardous substance management and enhanced residential safety, while continuously expanding product development that considers environmental impact.
Sustainable R&D strategy Key Research
Vision
World-class Housing Condition Research, Testing, and Development Center
Mission
Lead the way in sustainable products and spaces with eco-friendly R&D for the planet
Core Competencies
Residential Space Environment and Safety Assurance
New Technology and Patent Development
Key Research Areas
Product Development
Environment / Safety Assurance
Prior Art Development
Testing & Assurance
System Operation
Certification
Sample Production
Key Research Areas and Patent Accomplishments
| Year | Research Areas | Key Accomplishments |
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| 2025 | Eco-Friendly Coatings |
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| 2024 | Environmental Impact Mitigation, Housing Convenience Improvement |
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| 2022 | Home Safety Improvement |
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| 2021 | Energy Efficiency, Home Safety Improvement |
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| 2020 | Housing Convenience Improvement |
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| 2019 | Healthcare Solutions, Energy Savings |
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Hanssem is strengthening its product management based on various eco-friendly certifications to objectively verify the environmental performance of its products. From the product design stage, it incorporates elements for reducing hazardous substances, improving resource efficiency, and lowering carbon emissions. It is expanding the acquisition of certifications that consider environmental impact throughout the entire production and supply process. The company systematically manages the eco-friendliness and safety of its major product lines and plans to continuously expand the scope of eco-friendly certifications applied based on future product characteristics and environmental standards.
Eco-Friendly Products
Status of Korea Eco-Label Certification
Toilets 5 types
Wallpaper 3 types
Window Frames 6 types
Wallpaper 3 types
Window Frames 6 types
Goals
Expand the scope of furniture certifications for student desks and chairs
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Effect
- Enhancing Resource Efficiency
- Reducing Carbon Emissions
- Improving Product Environmental Performance
Eco-Friendly Packaging Materials
Changing the Packaging Material of Mattresses
- Transitioning from existing PE (polyethylene) packaging materials to 100% cotton (fabric) alternatives or ISCC-certified renewable naphtha-based packaging materials
- Reducing packaging waste generated during the packaging stage by introducing reusable fabric packaging materials
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Effect
- Reduced Waste Generation
- Minimized Environmental Impact During Packaging
Hanssem systematically manages potential risks from hazardous chemicals through safety management during the product planning stage and its regular warranty and incoming inspection verification system.
We use only raw materials confirmed to be safe, meticulously review chemical substance regulations in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, and verify the structural stability and potential hazards of products through various tests. We continuously ensure the chemical safety and quality reliability of our products, striving to provide only those that meet environmental and safety standards to the market.
We use only raw materials confirmed to be safe, meticulously review chemical substance regulations in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, and verify the structural stability and potential hazards of products through various tests. We continuously ensure the chemical safety and quality reliability of our products, striving to provide only those that meet environmental and safety standards to the market.
Safety Assessment
A procedure to scientifically verify potential hazards arising from chemical substances, structure, performance, etc., prior to product development or use.
Regular Assurance
A system that classifies product risk levels into three tiers—high risk, medium risk, and low risk—based on accumulated test data, then applies customized testing cycles according to the risk level.
Preliminary Safety Assessment System
Planning Phase
Preliminary Conformance Verification
- Verify product information such as drawings at the planning stage
- Prevent recurring issues by checking similar products subject to social issues, product liabilities, and product recalls
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Evaluation Phase
Environmental Safety and Quality Review
- Review test reports and certifications from internal and external institutions
- Verification of finish quality and production efficiency
- Aim to minimize additional testing and specification supplementation after the review
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Operation Phase
Quality Control System
- New Product Release Inspection
- Response to Customer Safety Incidents
- Regular Post-Market Verification
(Monthly, Quarterly, Annual Inspections) - Monthly Reporting of Verification Results
Regular Assurance and Incoming Inspection Procedure
Test Plan
- Evaluate the quality conformance of operational products
- Set testing cycles by risk grade
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Test Request
- Procure samples and request a test
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Regular Testing
- Conduct the test according to product characteristics
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Follow-Up Management
- Quality Control System