Articles tagged ‘Child’
France issues update to childcare standards
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
Children's Domestic Seating: Industry Standard FIRA-FRQG C002: 2016 - WITHDRAWN
This standard has now been withdrawn and replaced by BS EN 17191 Children’s Furniture. Seating for Children. Safety requirements and test methods
Children’s Domestic Industry Standard: Tables & Desks FIRA-FRQG C003 2021
This FIRA/FRQG Standard covers children's tables and desks (aged 3 to 12 years old) and includes scope, safety and performance requirements, and test report requirements
Children’s Domestic Furniture Industry Standard: Storage Furniture FIRA/FRQG C004 2016 + A1 2017
This FIRA/FRQG Standard covers children's storage furniture (aged 3 to 12 years old) and includes scope, safety and performance requirements, and test report requirements
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
Standards applicable to the sale of childcare (furniture) products in the UK
A summary of some of the products and standards relating to the manufacture, specification and sale of furniture and related products designed or intended for use by children in the UK.
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.