New Version of Non-Domestic Seating Standard BS EN 16139 Published
This update brings key changes to safety, strength & durability requirements
1st August, 2025
News
Articles tagged ‘Testing’
Green light for the prEN 17191 – Seating for Children Standard
Standard to go to a formal vote in the coming weeks
27th October, 2020
News
BFC Proposal for updating UK Flammability Regulations - June 2017
Summary of the British Furniture Confederation’s Proposed Revision of Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations
30th June, 2017
Flammability
Introduction to the Domestic Flammability Regulations Training
Recorded training to help you understand the fire safety regulations for household furniture
24th September, 2020
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
BS 7176 compliance: Guide for manufacturers seeking to claim compliance
The route for claiming compliance with BS 7176 - Specification for resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture for non-domestic seating
4th December, 2019
Flammability
Introduction to Fire Safety of Furniture and Furnishings in the Contract Sector Training
Recorded training providing a high level overview of the contract flammability regulations
2nd December, 2020
Flammability
FIRA Gold Certification
FIRA Gold Certification is the quality mark recognised across the furniture industry, spanning products and installation services
30th January, 2025
Schemes
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
