Results for ‘standards’

Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating: Fire Safety of Office Work Chairs in Domestic Environments

In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios

26th May, 2021 Flammability

Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 4 - Standardised Work

This resource contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the Lean concept of ‘Standardised Work’ with a team of employees

12th February, 2024 Information

Childcare product classification

Learn how childcare products, children's furniture, and toys are classified under UK regulations. Understand key differences in safety standards, testing requirements, UKCA/CE marking, and how correct product classification helps prevent compliance and safety risks.

29th July, 2026 Regulations

Assured Advice

Certified companies of the Compliance Scheme for the Fire Performance of Upholstered Furniture can submit questions for Assured Advice and see responses from Hertfordshire Trading Standards.

3rd January, 2018 FIRA Compliance Scheme for the Fire Performance of Upholstered Furniture

Implications of providing office/contract chairs for employees who are working at home

Clarification from OPSS: do office chairs in the home need to comply with the FFFSR if they've been tested to BS 7176: 2008 + A1; 2011.

10th July, 2020 News

Fire safety of contract seating in domestic settings - News - The Furniture Industry Research Association - Feb -2021

Draft guidance document on the fire safety of contract seating in domestic environments to be produced

10th February, 2021 News

UK / Ireland flammability regulations clarification

Upholstered furniture that meets UK fire safety regulations will continue to be accepted in Ireland post Brexit

16th February, 2021 News

Upholstered furniture supplied to ROI must now meet Irish regulations, not UK regulations

This is a change in advice previously received and must be implemented with immediate effect

23rd April, 2021 News

New Approach … to the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations

As part of the review of the UK domestic flammability regulations, OPSS share updates on the project

26th May, 2021 News