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Published on
30th March, 2017
by Furniture Industry Research Association
Furniture Retail Quality Group - Industry Standard Furniture - Children’s Domestic Furniture – Seating – Requirements for strength, stability and durability
FIRA/FRQG C002: 2016 + A1: 2017
At a glance:
This Standard was created due to the absence of any British or European Standards applicable to children’s domestic and camping furniture. The standard has been based on the requirements for adult furniture, but adapted to suit the needs of children.
Highlights:
- Standard scope
- Safety requirements
- Testing (standards, test levels, procedure, inspection)
- Test report requirements
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