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Latest Standards Update released
Confirms the publication of three new standards
Latest Standards Update
Includes two new standards
France issues update to childcare standards
References NF EN 1130: 2019 Childcare furniture: Cradles - Safety requirements and test methods
BSI releases suite of best practice standards
Risk and business continuity standards publicly available
Standards meeting report - Safety of child use and child care products
Meeting covered changing units, safety barriers cots and bedding
Children's Highchair standard amended
BS EN 14988: 2017 +A1: 2020 - Children's Highchairs
Standards meeting report – Test methods for furniture
Development of technical report for testing seating used by people weighing over 110kg; review of EN 1022: 2018
Standards committee report – Bunk beds
Preparation of draft revision of EN 747-1: 2012 + A1: 2015 Furniture. Bunk beds and high beds
Standards meeting report: non-domestic furniture
Suggested priority standards for development within CEN TC207 during the current pandemic
UK furniture fire safety regulations – revision process commences
OPSS outlined its aims of maintaining (or increasing) the current level of fire safety
Standards meeting report – Motorised furniture
Key areas to address are stability, strength and durability and entrapment.
California AB2998 and ASTM E05 Fire Committee
California regulation prohibiting flame retardant chemicals in upholstered furniture
Updates to standards and other key matters
Latest summary of standards, including publication of two new standards
Herman Miller receives FIRA Ergonomics Excellence Award
Four chairs within the Cosm range are included in the award
EU Exit Business Readiness Forum 31st January 2019
The forum is likely to be hosted on a weekly basis until March 2019
BFC's new video demonstrates ongoing need for effective fire safety regulations
The video graphically demonstrates how consumers may be at risk from the sale of chairs, passed as safe
Standards
BS EN 1335-1:2020 - Seating
Office furniture. Office work chair. Dimensions. Determination of dimensions
PD CEN/TR 16411: 2019 - Children's
Child care articles - Compiled interpretations of CEN/TC 252 standards
BS EN 1022: 2018 - Seating
Furniture - Seating - Determination of stability
PD CEN/TR 17292: 2018 - Materials
Technical report regarding precision data for standards EN 12720, EN 12721, EN 12722, EN 15185 and EN 15186
BS EN 1335‑2:2018 - Seating
Office furniture - Office work chair - Part 2: Safety requirements
PD CEN/TR 13387‑3: 2018 - All
Child care articles – General safety guidelines. Part 3: Mechanical hazards
PD CEN/TR 13387‑2: 2018 - All
Child care articles – General safety guidelines. Part 2: Chemical hazards
PD CEN/TR 13387-4 : 2015 - All
Child use and care articles. General safety guidelines. Thermal hazards
PD CEN/TR 13387-3 : 2015 - All
Child use and care articles. General safety guidelines. Mechanical hazards
PD CEN/TR 13387-2:2015 - All
Child use and care articles - General safety guidelines - Part 2: Chemical hazards
PD CEN/TR 13387-1:2018 - All
Child care articles - General safety guidelines Part 1: Safety philosophy and safety assessment
PD CEN/TR 13387-5: 2018 - All
Child care articles - General safety guidelines - Part 5: Product information
PD CEN/TR 17202:2018 - All
Furniture. General safety guidelines. Entrapment of fingers
BS EN 12527:1999. - Hardware
Castors and wheels. Test methods and apparatus
FIRA/FRQG C004: 2016 - Cabinet
Furniture - Children’s domestic furniture – Storage furniture – Requirements for strength, stability and durability
FIRA/FRQG C003: 2016 - Tables and desks
Furniture - Children’s domestic furniture – Tables & desks – Requirements for strength, stability and durability
FIRA/FRQG C002:2016 - Seating
Furniture - Children’s domestic furniture – Seating – Requirements for strength, stability and durability
FIRA/FRQG C001: 2016 - All
FIRA/FRQG C001: 2016 - Furniture - Children’s Domestic Furniture - General safety requirements
BS EN 312-3:1997 - Materials
Particleboards. Specifications. Requirements for boards for interior fitments ( inc furniture) for use in dry conditions
BS 5910-1:1980 - Materials
Methods of test for surface finished for furniture. Assesment of surface resistance to cold liquids
BS 5268-2:2002 - Materials
Structural use of timber. Code of practice for permissible stress design, materials and workmanship
BS 3962-3:1983 - Materials
Methods of test for finishes for wooden furniture. Assessment of surface resistance to dry heat
BS EN 15372:2016 - Tables
Strength, durability and safety Requirements for non-domestic tables
BS 7337:1990 - Textiles
Specifications for tickings
BS 5873-1:1980 - Seating
Educational furniture. Specifications of functional dimensions, identification and finish of chairs and tables for educational institutions
BS 3962-2:1983 - Materials
Methods of test for finishes for wooden furniture. Assessment of surface resistance to wet heat
BS 4875-2:1985 - Seating
Strength and stability of furniture. Methods for determination of stability of chairs and stools
DD CEN/TS 16209:2011 - Materials
Furniture. Classification for properties for furniture surfaces
PD CEN/TR 16015:2010 - Hardware
Hardware for furniture. Terms for locking mechanisms
BS 4875-4:1985 - Seating
Strength and stability of furniture. Methods for determination of stability of settees
BS 3202-4:1991 - Laboratory
Laboratory furniture and fittings. Recommendations for installation
BS 5459-1:1977 - Tables
Specification for performance requirements and tests for office furniture. Desks and tables
BS 4875-3:1985 - Seating
Strength and stability of furniture. Methods for determination of strength of settees
BS EN 16139:2013 - Seating
Furniture. Strength, durability and safety. Requirements for non-domestic seating
BS 7945:1999 - Seating
Non domestic furniture. Seating. Determination of stability
FIRA C00 2:2008 - Seating
Childrens domestic furniture - Seating - Requirements for strength, stability and durability
BS ISO 21015:2007 - Seating
Office furniture. Office work chair. Test methods for the determination of stability, strength and durability
BS 7376:2009 - Tables
Inclusion of glass in the construction of tables and trolleys for domestic use. Specification
BS EN 1335-1:2000 - Seating
Office furniture. Office work chair. Dimensions. Determination of dimensions
BS 5940-1:1980 - Seating
Office furniture. Specification for design and dimensions of office workstations, desks, tables and chairs
ANSI/BIFMA 5-4:2005 - Seating
Lounge Seating - Tests
BS EN 13150:2020 - Laboratory
Workbenches for laboratories. Dimensions, safety requirements and test methods.
BS 5459-3:1983 - Cabinets
Specification for performance requirements and tests for office furniture. Storage furniture
ANSI BIFMA 5-1:2011 - Seating
General-Purpose Office Chairs - Tests
BS 3202-2:1991 - Laboratory
Laboratory furniture and fittings. Specification for performance
BS 3962-4:1980 - Materials
Methods of test for finishes for wooden furniture. Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids
BS EN 1727:1998 - Cabinets
Domestic furniture. Storage furniture. Safety requirements and test methods.
FIRA C00 3:2008 - Tables
Childrens domestic furniture - Tables - Requirements for strength, stability and durability
BS 2576:1986 - Textiles
Method for determination of breaking strength and elongation (strip method) of woven fabrics
BS 5873-2:1991 - Seating
Educational furniture. Specification for strength and stability of chairs for educational institutions
BS 3202-3:1991 - Laboratory
Laboratory furniture and fittings. Recommendations for design
BS 5459-2:1990 - Seating
Specification for performance requirements and tests for office furniture. Office seating
BS 4951:1973 - Hardware
Specification for builders hardware : lock and latch furniture (doors)
BS EN 1729-2:2012+A1:2015 - Seating and tables
Furniture. Chairs and tables for educational institutions. Safety requirements and test methods
BS EN 1153:1996 - Cabinets
Kitchen furniture. Safety requirements and test methods for built in and free standing kitchen cabinets and worktops
BS 4875-5:2009 - Tables
Strength and stability of furniture. Requirements for strength, durability and stability of tables and trolleys for domestic use
BS 7449:1991 - Materials
Specification for inclusion of glass in the construction of furniture, other than tables or trolleys, including cabinets, shelving systems and wall hung or free standing mirrors
BS ISO 21016:2007 - Tables
Office furniture. Work tables and desks. Methods of test for the determination of the stability, strength and durability
BS 5873-3:1985 - Tables
Educational furniture. Specification for strength and stability of tables for educational institutions
BS EN 527-1:2011 - Tables
Office furniture. Work tables and desks. Dimensions
FIRA C00 1:2008 - All
Childrens Domestic Furniture - General Safety Requirements
FIRA C00 4:2008 - Cabinets
Childrens domestic furniture - Storage furniture - requirements for srength, stability and durability
BS EN 12182:2012 - Disability assistance
Assistive products for persons with disability. General requirements and test methods.
BS 3320:1988 - Textiles
Method for determination of slippage resistance of yarns in woven fabrics: seam method
Member News Feed
Flexiform Launch FIRA tested Seating Range - Flexiform Business Furniture Limited
Office furniture manufacturer, Flexiform, releases our new office seating ranges. The ranges including a Miss meeting chair, Valido lounge chair, Melita and One-Shot stacking plastic chairs, college seminar chairs, Olé meeting chair plus Equity task chair and complementing visitors chair. Made in our Yorkshire factory, all our chairs have been FIRA approved.
Flexiform's Parq Bench and Tables pass FIRA testing - Flexiform Business Furniture Limited
Flexiform's Parq bench tables have passed BS EN 15372: 2016 in the 30th May 2018. The Parq bench is ideal for canteens, breakout and collaboration areas in the office.
Bazaar Group joins FIRA ahead of retail brand launch - BGRP Ltd t/a Bazaar Group
Leading British soft furniture and brand manufacturer, Bazaar Group has joined the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) ahead of launching its new retail brand.
Knowledge Hub
Latest Standards Update Report
Details of new furniture related standards and standards in development
December 2019 Standards Update Report
Details of new furniture related standards and standards in development
A guide for manufacturers seeking to claim compliance with BS 7176
FIRA guidance - compliance with BS 7176 - Specification for resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture for non-domestic seating, flammability testingposites.
FIRA Standard - Remanufacturing
FIRA Standard which specifies the requirements for the remanufacture of office and contract furniture including seating, tables, desks and storage units
FIRA Standard - Performance and Dimensional Requirements for Bariatric Beds
This FIRA Standard specifies safety, strength and durability performance requirements for the structural safety and stability of all types of bariatric beds
FIRA Standard - Performance and Dimensional Requirements for Bariatric Seating
performance requirements for the structural safety and stability of all types of bariatric seating for office, hospital, contract and domestic use
Furniture Design Toolkit - Office and Contract Furniture
Guide to assist designers and manufacturers of office and contract furniture
Furniture Design Toolkit for Domestic Furniture
Guide to assist designers and manufacturers of bedroom, living room, dining room and home office furniture
September 2019 Standards Update Report
Details of new furniture related standards and standards in development
The General Product Safety Directive, furniture industry guide to legislation
General product safety directive legislation guide
The Furniture Retail Quality Group Best Practice Guide 2017 - Glass in Furniture
This guide specifies requirements that go beyond current European Standard, as well as requirements around warnings and information relating to glass failures in the field
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FIRA International Ergonomics Excellence Award Holders
Companies awarded by FIRA International for their design and manufacture of ergonomically excellent products
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FIRA Compliance scheme for the Fire performance of upholstered furniture, furniture flammability compliance, FIRA Compliance scheme FAQs
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FIRA Compliance Scheme for the Fire Performance of Upholstered Furniture
Flammability - Show your commitment to compliance with the fire safety Regulations
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Health, safety and environmental legislation service for the furniture industry
Upholstery buying guide
Foams, fillings, fabrics and more
Outdoor furniture
Options and advice on aftercare
Kitchen buying guide
What to consider for kitchen purchases
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Furniture Industry Research Association share updates to standards and other key matters
- Archived 31st January, 2020
Three new standards
Furniture Industry Research Association share updates to standards and other key matters
- Archived 30th June, 2020
One of the main headlines is the publication of a new standard
New standard for furniture hardware published
- Archived 21st December, 2019
BS EN 15939: 2019 Hardware for furniture
New standard for office desks
- Archived 22nd November, 2019
BS EN 527-2: 2016 + A1: 2019 Office furniture. Work tables. Part 2
Standards meeting report
- Archived 11th April, 2019
CEN TC 207 WG9, the European Standards committee that develops common test methods for furniture standards
Standards meeting report – Seating
- Archived 28th July, 2019
Key topic for discussion was ISO 7173 Furniture — Chairs and stools — Determination of strength and durability
Standards meeting report – Tables
- Archived 28th February, 2020
Development of ISO 19682 Furniture — Tables — Test methods for the determination of stability, strength and durability
Standards meeting report – Beds
- Archived 4th March, 2020
Developing the standard ISO WD 23769 Furniture-Mattresses-Test methods for the determination of functional characteristics
Standards meeting report – domestic furniture
- Archived 11th October, 2019
A meeting of CEN TC207 WG1, the European standards committee tasked with producing standards for domestic furniture
Standards meeting report – kitchen furniture
- Archived 4th March, 2020
International Standards committee responsible or looking at standardising the sizes of kitchen furniture
European Standards meeting – outdoor furniture
- Archived 23rd March, 2020
The meeting focused on potential revisions of two standards - EN 581-1 and EN 581-2
Standards meeting report – Storage furniture
- Archived 21st March, 2020
Meeting covered issues identified during the drafting of the revised standard ISO 7170
Standards Meeting Report – domestic furniture
- Archived 29th February, 2020
Insights from CEN TC 207 WG1 (the committee responsible for developing European Standards for domestic furniture)
Standards meeting report – Domestic furniture
- Archived 18th May, 2020
covered a range of topics including motorised furniture, swivel chairs, foldaway beds and more...
Latest updates to standards
- Archived 31st October, 2019
Summary includes details of four new standards
Final standards update for 2018
- Archived 31st July, 2019
Details of new standards and updates to others
Standards Meeting Report - hardware for furniture
- Archived 2nd October, 2019
Draft standards for corrosion performance of hardware and also star bases for swivelling chairs
Standards meeting report – Non-domestic furniture
- Archived 14th May, 2020
Meeting covered work on amendments to EN 15372 and EN 16121
Standards Meeting Report - PAS 7050 Steering Group
- Archived 30th March, 2020
Development of new specification for bringing safe products to market
Standards meeting report – Test methods for furniture
- Archived 12th May, 2020
Meeting covered issues related to motorised furniture, foams and mattresses and seating
Latest updates to Standards published
- Archived 13th June, 2019
The latest Quarterly Standards Update is now available to all members of the Association.
Standards meeting report - Remanufacturing
- Archived 16th March, 2020
Meeting of the Technical Product Realisation Committee for BS8887:220
Standards meeting report – outdoor furniture
- Archived 21st March, 2020
Includes three main standards for outdoor furniture (EN 581 Parts 1, 2 & 3)
Standards meeting report – Electrical furniture
- Archived 4th March, 2020
Task Group meeting to liaise with IEC TC61 who have been developing an electrical standard for furniture
France issues update to list of reference standards under Childcare Decree 91-1292
- Archived 28th September, 2019
For the prevention of risks arising from the use of childcare articles
New standard for seating published
- Archived 21st May, 2019
A new European Standard for assessing the stability of seating has been published.
New document for surface finish assessment published
- Archived 13th December, 2019
PD CEN/TR 17292: 2018 Technical report regarding precision data for various standards
New European standard for childcare furniture published
- Archived 8th June, 2020
BS EN 1130: 2019 Children’s furniture. Cribs
Preventing furniture tip-over
- Archived 30th April, 2020
New York enacts Harper’s Law
New European Standard for Office Seating published
- Archived 14th June, 2019
BS EN 1335-2: 2018 Office furniture. Office Work Chair. Safety Requirements
Confirmation of standard for cot mattresses
- Archived 22nd November, 2019
European standard BS EN 16890: 2017 Children’s furniture – Mattresses for cots and cribs
European Standard for Cots amended
- Archived 21st March, 2020
Corrigendum published modifying requirements for footholds
New European Standard for assessing furniture surfaces published
- Archived 7th February, 2020
BS EN 17214: 2019 Visual assessment of furniture surfaces
Children’s furniture standard - BS EN 16120: 2012 +A2: 2016
- Archived 20th July, 2019
BS EN 16120: 2012 +A2: 2016 has had a minor change.
Furniture standards confirmed
- Archived 26th March, 2019
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.
Standards meeting report – Hardware for furniture
- Archived 14th June, 2019
The working group discussed two new draft standards.
Furniture standards meeting report
- Archived 2nd June, 2019
CEN TC207 is the European Standard Committee responsible for producing furniture standards. It recently held it’s Plenary meeting in Milan, Italy.
New Standards Meeting Report from Europe
- Archived 27th May, 2017
A meeting of the Standards Committee responsible for producing furniture standards, CEN TC207, was recently held in Paris.
The meeting was wide ranging covering current and future development of standards for furniture, as well as an EU approach to developing International Standards (ISO).
New Chair for BSI FW/0 furniture standards committee
- Archived 20th June, 2019
Phil Reynolds has been confirmed as the Chair of the FW/0 furniture standards committee.
Office of Product Safety & Standards Publishes Latest EUTR Enforcement Activity
- Archived 9th July, 2020
Have you fulfilled your obligations under the legislation?
Baby Products Association technical meeting report - February 2019
- Archived 26th December, 2019
Key topics included possibility of new Standard for mattresses used in moses baskets and carrycot.
Baby Products Association technical meeting report - November 2019
- Archived 18th May, 2020
Key topics covered at this latest meeting included the possible revision of BS 1877 Part 10
Revised safety guidelines for children's products published
- Archived 18th July, 2019
The third part of CEN Technical Report 13387 (PD CEN/TR 13387-3:2018) has been published.
New edition of educational standard to be published
- Archived 30th May, 2018
FIRA can announce that a new edition of the European Standard that defines the dimensional requirements for educational tables and seating has been approved and will be published within the next 6 months.
European standard for infant swings amended
- Archived 28th August, 2019
BS EN 16232: 2013+ A1: 2018 Child use and care articles - Infant swings
Furniture Industry Research Association summarise final quarter activity
- Archived 1st December, 2019
Standards, new guidance, Brexit and more.
EU Exit Business Readiness Forum meeting on 14th March
- Archived 22nd September, 2019
Covering regulations and standards – REACH, goods, product safety
OPS&S - Strengthening national capacity for product safety: Strategy 2018-2020
- Archived 14th August, 2019
New Office of Product Safety & Standards releases first strategy document.
New BFC 2018 Manifesto specifies its calls for action for Government support
- Archived 30th June, 2019
The manifesto calls for cooperation and support for training, exports, standards and regulations and the environment.
New Technical Report for childcare products published
- Archived 4th May, 2020
This Technical Report is designed to help both standard makers draft standards and manufacturers supply suitable markings, instructions and warnings.
New US Furniture standard published
- Archived 7th June, 2019
The US standards making body ANSI has collaborated with US office Furniture manufacturers association BIFMA to publish a new standard for seating
Baby Products Association technical meeting report
- Archived 3rd June, 2019
The Baby Products Association (BPA) plays an active role in the development of product technical standards as well as providing support and specialist services to its members. Their Technical Committee is made up of manufacturers, retailers and other organisations including the Furniture Industry Research Association who have an interest in the safety of childcare products.
New standard for office furniture published
- Archived 31st March, 2020
ANSI-BIFMA X5.9: 2019 Storage units
Technical Forum announced for the contract and office furniture sector (new date)
- Archived 31st January, 2019
The Forum, taking place on 14th November, boasts a diverse agenda.
Office and contract furniture technical forum update
- Archived 18th June, 2019
Resources are now available to members.
New order relating to potential safety issues of consumer products
- Archived 28th November, 2019
Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2019 No. 1074
Annual Review
- Archived 28th February, 2020
Covers 2018, with an outlook to 2019 activities
BA recognised with second FIRA Gold certification at their BA Clic Components factory in Rotherham
- Archived 3rd April, 2019
This follows on from a previous Gold certification awarded in 2010.
New FIRA Gold Certification for Claremont Centre
- Archived 31st July, 2020
Certification for ‘Brae Sit Stand Desk’
Mobus first fabric supplier to gain ‘Certified Company’ status under compliance scheme
- Archived 31st January, 2020
They underwent thorough audit of processes and procedures
Latest member knowledge and resources
- Archived 31st May, 2020
Catch up on anything you may have missed
FIRA Gold for Wade Spring
- Archived 15th June, 2017
Leading manufacturer of spring based seating products for the Furniture industry, Wade Spring Ltd has achieved FIRA Gold Product Certification for its Zig Zag Sinuous Springs.
FIRA International continues expansion programme
- Archived 31st December, 2019
Members receive preferential rates on FIRA International testing
Government call for evidence on the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Archived 1st August, 2019
The Home Office has launched a call for evidence seeking feedback by 31 July 2019
New cot bumper standard expected to be published
- Archived 17th January, 2019
Impact, and likelihood, of a new European standard for cot bumpers.
UK Government minister: UK furniture industry makes a 'great contribution to our country'
- Archived 31st October, 2019
Westminster Hall debate examined contribution of furniture manufacturing to economy
New leadership at FIRA International
- Archived 31st October, 2019
Lee Wade appointed General Manager of FIRA International
Andrew Story from Moores Furniture Group joins Council
- Archived 20th December, 2019
Kitchen sector bolstered on the Research Association Council
EU Exit Business Readiness Forum 7th February 2019
- Archived 20th August, 2019
Meeting notes available from the second forum
EU Exit Business Readiness Forum meeting on 14th February covering data and organisational compliance
- Archived 20th August, 2019
Summary notes from meeting and Government information leaflets on EU exit business readiness
Importing and exporting preparations in the event of a no-deal Brexit
- Archived 16th October, 2019
Webinar summary - importing and exporting preparations to take in the event of no-deal Brexit.
EU Exit Business Readiness Forum meeting on 28th February - Public Procurement and Changes to EU funding
- Archived 11th September, 2019
Summary notes from meeting and Government information
EU Exit Business Readiness Forum meeting on 21st February covering Workforce & People and Intellectual Property
- Archived 1st September, 2019
Summary notes from meeting and Government information leaflets on EU exit business readiness
EU Exit Business Readiness Forum meeting on 11th April
- Archived 17th October, 2019
The forum aims to share the information businesses need to prepare for EU Exit
EU Exit Business Readiness Forum meeting on 21st March
- Archived 2nd October, 2019
Focus on digital and data
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December 2018 Standards Update Report -
Archived 1st October, 2019
September 2018 Standards Update Report -
Archived 5th March, 2019
June 2018 Standards Update Report -
Archived 5th March, 2019
Standards meeting reports -
Archived 1st November, 2018
September 2019 Standards Update Report -
Archived 23rd March, 2020
Details of new furniture related standards and standards in development
December 2019 Standards Update Report -
Archived 30th June, 2020
Details of new furniture related standards and standards in development
June 2019 Standards Update Report -
Archived 1st October, 2019
March 2019 Standards Update Report -
Archived 1st October, 2019
Report on 'Real-life' UK kitchen study findings -
Archived 31st December, 2017