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Children's Domestic Furniture Industry Standard: General Safety Requirements FIRA-FRQG C001 2021
Standards

Children's Domestic Furniture Industry Standard: General Safety Requirements FIRA-FRQG C001 2021

This FIRA/FRQG Standard covers children's furniture (aged 3 to 12 years old) and includes safety requirements for materials, edges and corners, tubular components, squeeze points, flaps, cords and packaging, as well as test report requirements and useful information relating to chemical requirements for children's furniture

15th December, 2021 Standards
Furniture Ergonomics and Industry Standards Podcast

Furniture Ergonomics and Industry Standards Podcast

FIRA's Levent Caglar discusses his work on British and international standards, as well as the recent revision of BS EN ISO 9241-5.
30th April, 2025 News
What do I need to know to sell highchairs in the UK?
Information

What do I need to know to sell highchairs in the UK?

Summary of highchair testing and specification requirements taking account of the current standards and possible introduction of a European standard.

29th September, 2017 Information
Clarifications from Trading Standards regarding contract chairs in a domestic environment

Clarifications from Trading Standards regarding contract chairs in a domestic environment

Clarification relates to 'legacy’ chairs (marketed pre-pandemic), contract chairs (marketed post-pandemic) and mesh back chairs
28th January, 2021 News
Medical Devices Regulations (UK MDR 2002): Requirements for Furniture
Regulations

Medical Devices Regulations (UK MDR 2002): Requirements for Furniture

How to classify your products based on their intended usage, including guidance on what all products must be subject to (regardless of their classification)

11th April, 2024 Regulations
Flammability Testing: Best Practice Guide (FRQG)
Flammability

Flammability Testing: Best Practice Guide (FRQG)

Guide for manufacturers and suppliers of upholstery and components to help identify the flammability testing requirements for different upholstery components in a straightforward manner. The guide draws upon experience gained by retailers and test organisations when conducting ignition tests for the industry and other interested parties

30th December, 2011 Flammability
Bariatric Seating:  Performance and Dimensional Requirement - FIRA Standard FS058: 2017
Standards

Bariatric Seating: Performance and Dimensional Requirement - FIRA Standard FS058: 2017

This FIRA Standard specifies the performance requirements for all types of bariatric seating for office, hospital, contract and domestic use. It covers safety, strength and durability performance requirements for users whose body weight is in the region of 150 kg to 300 kg

14th September, 2017 Standards
Bariatric Beds: Performance and Dimensional Requirements - FIRA Standard FS060: 2019
Standards

Bariatric Beds: Performance and Dimensional Requirements - FIRA Standard FS060: 2019

This FIRA Standard specifies the performance and dimensional requirements of bariatric beds. It covers test methods and requirements for the safety, strength and durability for use by persons weighing between 150 kg to 250 kg (23.5 – 40 stone)

1st October, 2019 Standards
Remanufacturing - FIRA Standard FIRA/REMAN001: 2019
Standards

Remanufacturing - FIRA Standard FIRA/REMAN001: 2019

This FIRA standard specifies requirements for the remanufacture of:

  • Office and contract Chairs / Seating
  • Office and contract Tables / Desking
  • Office and contract Storage units
8th October, 2019 Standards
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