Standards

Standards and Regulatory Update June 2024

Including updates to furniture standards, new standards in development, and the latest on furniture industry-related regulations and consultations

6th June, 2024 Standards

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

Remanufacturing - FIRA Standard FIRA/REMAN001: 2019

This FIRA standard specifies requirements for the remanufacture of:

Office and contract Chairs / Seating
Office and contract Tables / Desking
Office and contract Storage units

8th October, 2019 Standards

Bariatric Beds: Performance and Dimensional Requirements - FIRA Standard FS060: 2019

This FIRA Standard specifies the performance and dimensional requirements of bariatric beds. It covers test methods and requirements for the safety, strength and durability for use by persons weighing between 150 kg to 250 kg (23.5 – 40 stone)

1st October, 2019 Standards

Standards update report - September 2019

Details of new standards and standards in development

25th September, 2019 Standards

Standards update report - June 2019

Details of new standards and standards in development

14th June, 2019 Standards

Standards update report - March 2019

Details of four new standards and standards in development

1st April, 2019 Standards

General Product Safety Directive Guide for the Furniture Industry

This guide aims to provide companies with an understanding of the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD), including the scope of products that the directive applies to and the obligations of producers and distributors

26th March, 2019 Regulations