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Benchmarking Carbon Footprints of Furniture Products - Feasability Study 2011
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Benchmarking Carbon Footprints of Furniture Products - Feasability Study 2011

This study shows that the carbon footprinting of products is a complex subject, with a number of difficulties that need to be overcome before the benchmarking of products can be adopted

6th November, 2018 Sustainability
Standards update report - September 2018
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Standards update report - September 2018

Details of new standards, changes and standards in development

25th September, 2018 Standards
Standards update report - June 2018
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Standards update report - June 2018

Details of new standards, changes and standards in development

5th June, 2018 Standards
Improved Performance for Businesses Implementing ISO 14001
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Improved Performance for Businesses Implementing ISO 14001

This article is a beginner's guide to performance measurement

22nd May, 2018 Sustainability
Statistical Digest for the Furniture Industry 2017
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Statistical Digest for the Furniture Industry 2017

Furniture industry statistics, including facts, figures and commentary covering furniture production and international trade.


1st January, 2018 Information
What do I need to know to sell highchairs in the UK?
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What do I need to know to sell highchairs in the UK?

Summary of highchair testing and specification requirements taking account of the current standards and possible introduction of a European standard.

29th September, 2017 Information
Bariatric Seating:  Performance and Dimensional Requirement - FIRA Standard FS058: 2017
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Bariatric Seating: Performance and Dimensional Requirement - FIRA Standard FS058: 2017

This FIRA Standard specifies the performance requirements for all types of bariatric seating for office, hospital, contract and domestic use. It covers safety, strength and durability performance requirements for users whose body weight is in the region of 150 kg to 300 kg

14th September, 2017 Standards
Childcare product classification
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Childcare product classification

Help with identifying the difference between a childcare product and an item of children's furniture, as the standards and test methods applicable to these two categories are substantially different


13th September, 2017 Information
Glass in Furniture: Best Practice Guide  FIRA-FRQG G0001: 2017
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Glass in Furniture: Best Practice Guide FIRA-FRQG G0001: 2017

Developed in conjunction with The Furniture Retail Quality Group, whose members include technologists from many of the leading UK furniture retailers.

4th July, 2017 Standards
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