Green light for the prEN 17191 – Seating for Children Standard
Standard to go to a formal vote in the coming weeks
27th October, 2020
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This standard has now been withdrawn and replaced by BS EN 17191 Children’s Furniture. Seating for Children. Safety requirements and test methods
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
Summary of highchair testing and specification requirements taking account of the current standards and possible introduction of a European standard.