This document defines visual assessment procedures for the appearance of ready for use furniture surfaces with regard to surface defects and colour variations in a used condition. It is not applicable to constructive features or geometric dimensions@ e.g. parallelism of edges. It is not applicable to textile and leather surfaces. It also applies to decorative wooden surfaces and visible frame finishes@ for example on upholstered furniture. It applies to the incoming and outgoing goods inspections@ as well as local assessments.