Testing services

For all types of furniture
and related products

FIRA International is accredited to BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), ensuring that tests are carried out to the highest standards.

We test to all the main British, European and American standards, and many clients use our expertise to devise bespoke tests.

Our testing services include:

Structural testing

Balustrades

Ensuring they meet domestic or commercial regulations

Beds and mattresses

Beds, mattresses and components (springs, toppers, foams)

Chairs and seating

Strength and stability testing of all types of seating, to ensure fitness for purpose

Seating - American standards testing

Safety and performance testing to various ANSI and BIFMA American standards

Childcare products

We can test a wide range of childcare product including pushchairs, high chairs, changing units, cots and beds

Storage furniture

Our experts can test all types of storage furniture and components for safety, strength and durability

Tables and desks

We test tables (including glass) and desks for safety, stability, strength and durability

Gold Certification

Our Gold Product and Installation Certification will help you stand out from the competition

Stand out with FIRA Gold Product Certification

Find out more

Fabrics and foam testing

Flammability

UKAS accredited flammability testing on all types of upholstery, fabrics, foams, feathers and fillings

Foam

We undertake performance and flammability testing on foams for domestic to heavy contract use

Textiles

Our experts can test fabrics properties such as physical strength, colour fastness, pile retention and wear resistance

Board materials and finishes testing

Surface finish

Our UKAS-accredited lab can test surface durability against factors such as abrasion, impact, heat and chemicals

Wood based materials

We test raw materials used in the manufacture of furniture, with specific expertise in wood based products

Need help to determine what test is right for your product(s)?

Our experts can advise what standards are applicable and which regulations you need to meet by law