Independent testing, certification, technical and inspection services for the furniture industry

We are FIRA International

PROUD TO BE PART OF ELEMENT

FIRA International, part of the Element Group, specialises in providing a comprehensive range of independent testing, inspection, certification, technical and training services to the furniture industry. We exist to help our customers to make certain that their materials, products, systems and operations are safe, quality, compliant and ultimately fit for purpose.

Our Services

Testing Services

Our experts test to all the main standards British, European and American standards for all types of domestic and contract furniture.

FIRA Gold Certification

FIRA Gold Certification is the quality mark recognised across the furniture industry, spanning products and installation services.

Technical Services

Our technical services experts have a long history and wealth of experience in the furniture industry, offering support across the furniture supply chain.

Training

Find out more about our training portfolio, delivered by our team of technical experts.

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BUILDING ASSURANCE - SOLUTIONS FOR A COMPLEX WORLD

Every day, FIRA International delivers technically complex solutions in an increasingly complex world, to build the assurance that our customers, their customers and society needs. Find out more.

News

The Latest News from FIRA International

Furniture flammability testing training and webinars

Quarter 1 flammability training schedule

Flammability training courses, hosted by Steve Cotton, with a focus on the domestic, contract and bed/mattress sectors

Sustainability training for the furniture industry with FIRA International

Bookings open for our next cycle of sustainability training

Our expert, John Hubbard, hosts five courses which cover a wide variety of sustainability topics directly affecting the furniture sector

2023 Open Day programme

Join the FIRA International experts at our Open Day, and get a tour behind-the-scenes tour of our UKAS-accredited testing facilities

Storage furniture testing from FIRA International

Wider UKAS-accreditation

Incorporating children’s furniture, non-domestic storage and Irish flammability regulations

Our team of testing, inspection, certification and training engaged experts are ready to help you.

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