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Understanding Your Structural Furniture Test Reports - Insights into FIRA’s Latest Guide
The Furniture Industry Research Association has released a new guide to help manufacturers, retailers, and importers better understand structural furniture test reports.
While many British and European standards exist for furniture, only the tests required by the UK Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) Safety Regulations (FFFSR) are legally mandatory. However, all furniture must comply with the General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR), which require that products be safe for consumers and pose no significant risk.
The best way to show compliance with the GPSR is by testing products against the most relevant standards. However, compliance isn't just about passing or failing a test - it's about understanding the results within the context of product safety and its intended use.
This guide, which focuses on structural testing, will help you:
Understand the structural testing process
Interpret your test results in context
Recognise that a failure doesn't always mean a product is unsafe.
For example, the nature of the failure and the stage at which it occurred during the testing process can significantly impact the outcome
FIRA members can download the guide, here. Available for non-members for purchase for £50 from the Bookshop
To further support members, we recently published two guides on the GB General Product Safety Regulations (GB GPSR) and the EU General Product Safety Regulations (EU GPSR). These are available for free download to members, here. Non-members can purchase copies via the FIRA Bookshop.
