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Furniture standards confirmed
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A number of British and European standards have gone through the five year review period and have been reconfirmed, a process that means the standards in their current form will remain in force. These standards include:
- BS EN 1957: 2012 Furniture. Beds and mattresses. Test methods for the determination of functional characteristics and assessment criteria
- BS 5223-2: 1999 Specification for hospital bedding. Combustion modified, flexible polyurethane, general purpose foam mattress cores. Specification
- BS 5223-4: 1976 Specification for hospital bedding. Mattress covers of polyurethane coated nylon
In addition FIRA expects that the following standards will also be reconfirmed in the coming weeks:
- BS EN 1728: 2012 Furniture. Seating. Test methods for the determination of strength and durability
- BS EN 1730: 2012 Furniture. Tables. Test methods for the determination of stability, strength and durability
For more information on these standards and to have your product tested, contact FIRA on 01438 777700 or email info@fira.co.uk