Standards and Regulatory Update December 2024
Including updates to furniture standards, new standards in development, and the latest on furniture industry-related regulations and consultations
This standard has now been withdrawn and replaced by BS EN 17191 Children’s Furniture. Seating for Children. Safety requirements and test methods
Updates across various standards and regulatory updates and consultations, including a look at the 'new' flam regs
Updates across various standards and regulatory updates and consultations, including a look at the 'new' flam regs
This guide identifies the relationship with powered office furniture products such as sit/stand desking and other electrically powered office furniture falling within the scope of the Supply of Machinery Regulations
Summary of changes, new standards and standards in development
Summary of changes, new standards and standards in development
Clarification from the OPSS (Office for Product Safety Standards) via the Hertfordshire Trading Standards Office (TS), to determine if the office chairs in use in the home environment are required to comply with the UK’s Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFFSR-1988 Regulations) in circumstances where they have already been tested to BS 7176: 2008 + A1; 2011
To support members in meeting the strict requirements of CE Marking Directives for those exporting to Europe
Summary of changes, new standards and standards in development