Comparison between ANSI/BIFMA X 5.9 2012 and ANSI/BIFMA X 5.9 2004
This document shows the test-by-test comparison between ANSI/BIFMA X 5.9 2012 test and the ANSI/BIFMA X 5.9 2004 test.
ASTM F2057 Test for new compliance requirement for free-standing clothing storage units
ASTM F2057 Furniture test The ASTM F2057 furniture test can be used by manufacturers to comply…
Boston City Fire Code to Remove Requirement to Use CAL 133
We received a communication by e-mail from BIFMA reporting that the Boston City Fire Code…
Michel Comtois
Michel Comtois is an accomplished founder and CEO of Micom Laboratories Inc., an ISO/IEC 17025 (2017) A2LA-accredited independent laboratory specializing in product and material testing services. Before establishing Micom Laboratories in 1999, Michel, who also holds a Master’s degree in Physical Chemistry, gained extensive experience over a 14-year tenure managing departments spanning physical chemistry, physics, mechanical and material testing in research and contract laboratories. This exposure granted him a profound understanding of the intricacies of development and material testing processes.
In addition to his practical experience, Michel has played influential roles on various voluntary technical committees. He notably, served as the chairperson for CAN/CGSB 44.227 and the Head of the Canadian Delegation for ISO TC 136. He also contributed to the following technical committees: CAN/CGSB 44.229, CAN/CGSB 44.232, ANSI/BIFMA X5.1, ANSI/BIFMA X5.5, ANSI/BIFMA X5.6, ANSI/BIFMA X 5.9 ANSI/BIFMA X5.11, ISTA Certification Council.
Leveraging his unique expertise, he has led Micom Laboratories to become a renowned name in its niche, now operating out of a 16,000-square-foot test facility in Montreal, Canada, and serving a diverse customer base with an array of material and product testing services. Follow Michel on LinkedIn

