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UKAS Accreditation to the American flammability standard, TB 117-2013
The cigarette test to TB 117-2013 is vastly different to the UK FFFSR, and is traditionally considered harder to pass
Video tour of our testing capacity
Get an insight into testing capacity at our new site, which opened in November 2021
BS 6396:2022 Electrical systems in furniture. Specification
The 2022 version now covers all types of furniture and sectors
FIRA International gain UKAS-Accreditation to Irish Flammability Regulations
Although there are some similarities between the UK FFFSR and S.I. No. 316/1995, the match testing process is different
Flammability testing at FIRA International
Get an insight into where our experts carry out flammability tests across the domestic and contract sectors
Take a drone tour of our new site
Take a drone tour and get a unique view of our new site
Howdens achieve Lab Approved Status from FIRA International
Howdens is the only current kitchen manufacturer in the world to be FIRA International Lab Approved
Carbon measurement is focus for our new training course
Understanding the context of carbon measurement, and reducing carbon emissions across the supply chain
FIRA International complete relocation
We've now fully relocated to our new custom-built UKAS-accredited facilities, bringing to an end 57 years of supporting the furniture industry from our previous Maxwell Road location
Webinar playback: 'Domestic furniture testing - product safety considerations and compliance'
Howard James explains domestic furniture tests in action in line with relevant standards, and common reasons for failure
We've been voted 'Best Testing Services / Certification Provider' 2020/2021
Our team are delighted to be voted 'Best Testing Services / Certification Provider' at the Furniture News Readers' Choice Awards for 2020/2021
Training curriculum expanded to include new sustainability modules
Four new modules focusing on materials and resources, the Circular Economy, packaging and packaging waste, and Sustainability Schemes and Certification