New Member Resource: Understanding BS 6396:2022 – Electrical Systems in Furniture
A practical guide to safety, testing and compliance under this current standard
25th March, 2026
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Articles tagged ‘Electrical’
Smart Furniture 2025: Innovation, Standards & What’s Next
How technology, sustainability, and new regulations are reshaping the future of furniture design and manufacturing
18th August, 2025
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'Guide to Regulations for electrical accessories incorporated into furniture' - updated
This updated guide to the Regulations includes amendments related to Brexit and associated legislation changes including the UKCA mark
7th April, 2021
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Electrically powered office furniture guide updated
This updated guide to the Regulations includes amendments related to Brexit and associated legislation changes including the UKCA mark
3rd March, 2021
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Updated electrically actuated domestic furniture guide
This updated guide to the Regulations includes amendments related to Brexit and associated legislation changes including the UKCA mark
18th February, 2021
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New standard proposal
How to address shear and compression risks in electrically operated furniture
6th November, 2020
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‘Toolkit’ to assist conformity with CE marking Directives
To help users navigate the sometimes complex ‘technical file’
9th July, 2020
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Standards meeting report – Motorised furniture - Feb - 2020
Key areas to address are stability, strength and durability and entrapment.
10th February, 2020
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Standards meeting report – Motorised furniture - Nov - 2017
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the recent changes to the Machinery Directive guide and raised serious concerns.
15th November, 2017
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