European Standards meeting report – Common test methods for furniture

Posted on 6th October, 2017

Archived since 6th April, 2018

A meeting of CEN TC207 WG9, the working group tasked with producing test method standards for furniture recently met in Paris. The main topic of the meeting, chaired by FIRA International’s General Manager, Phil Reynolds, was to discuss comments on the revision of the European Stability standard EN 1022 Furniture. Seating. Determination of stability.
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FIRA Members: A Guide to the Environmental Legislation for Weeds and Non Native Species

Posted on 22nd September, 2017

Archived since 22nd September, 2019

The new document is a simplified guide to the Regulations that govern the identification and management of weeds and non-native flora species by occupiers and landowners.
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Latest developments on the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD)

Posted on 21st September, 2017

Archived since 21st March, 2018

Draft legislation will be laid before Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales together with the supporting impact assessments, ahead of the transposition deadline for the MCPD in December.
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Latest update on standards - Sep - 2017

Posted on 20th September, 2017

Archived since 20th March, 2018

The 9 page document covers new and revised standards being published, alongside details of the new guide to the EU machinery directive issued in July 2017 - which has a major impact on all motorised domestic furniture.
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New FIRA guide to the European Timber Regulations

Posted on 14th September, 2017

Archived since 14th September, 2019

The new guide is aimed to help Furniture Industry Research Association members understand more about the EUTR, and how to remain compliant.
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New mattress standard published

Posted on 13th September, 2017

Archived since 13th September, 2018

A new European Standard for cot mattresses has been published - BS EN 16890: 2017 Children's furniture — Mattresses for cots and cribs — Safety requirements and test methods.
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The Furniture Industry Research Association publishes a standard for bariatric seating

Posted on 6th September, 2017

Archived since 6th September, 0209

The development of the standard has taken a number of years and involved engagement with a number of stakeholders including the health service, patients, retailers, manufacturers and suppliers to the healthcare market.
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New childcare standard published

Posted on 25th August, 2017

Archived since 25th August, 2018

A new European safety standard for cots has been published. BS EN 716-1: 2017 Furniture. Children’s cots and folding cots for domestic use. Part 1 Safety requirements replaces the previous 2008 version with immediate effect.
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