This guide intends to clarify the regulations and explain the requirements for non-domestic furniture and furnishings, outline testing requirements and clarify end-use requirements
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
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)
This guide will help companies understand the GPSR in Great Britain, including the types of furniture products covered by the Regulation, how to assess products for safety, and their obligations to implement processes for tracing products on the market.
This guide will help furniture manufacturers and retailers exporting products to the EU market (including NI) understand the EU General Product Safety Regulations (EU) 2023/988, effective December 13, 2024. This new EU Regulation differs from GB, and different rules apply
To support members in meeting the strict requirements of CE Marking Directives for those exporting to Europe
A resource to help with creating a product safety incident plan to show your company's commitment to supplying safe and tested products in line with the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD)
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
