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Videos and other resources from our Engaged Experts

Testing times for furniture retailers

May 24, 2023

Less than five months into 2023 and nine different items of furniture have been recalled by the Government, with all bar one product failing to comply with the FFFSR

Testing to the American flammability standard TB 117-2013

May 30, 2022

See a cigarette test to TB 117-2013, which is considered harder to pass than the UK equivalent

New site videos

Apr 07, 2022

If you've not yet been able to visit our new site first hand, there are videos available so you can see inside our operations

BS EN 1335-1 has been revised

Apr 05, 2022

BS EN 1335-1:2020 Office furniture. Office work chair - Dimensions. Determination of dimensions

Seating Testing Videos

Jul 22, 2021

See how our experts test all types of seating including office, domestic, outdoor and rise recliners

Table and Desk Testing Videos

Jul 22, 2021

See how our experts test tables and desks, including height adjustable desks, tables and glass table tops

Kitchen Testing Videos

Jul 22, 2021

See how we conduct a variety of tests on kitchen furniture, including worktops, adhesives, doors and drawers

Children's Furniture Testing Videos

Jul 21, 2021

See how our experts test children's furniture, including cots and stairgates to the main Standards

Storage Testing Videos

Jul 21, 2021

See how our experts carry out various tests on cabinet furniture, including doors and drawers

Upholstery Testing Videos

Jul 21, 2021

See how our experts test upholstery, including foam and different textiles tests

Bed and Mattress Testing Videos

Jul 21, 2021

See how our experts test beds and mattresses to all the main British, European and International standards

'The 'why' and 'how' of flammability testing for domestic and contract Furniture’ playback

Mar 22, 2021

The session starts with a ten minute overview of the steps involved after a flammability sample arrives at FIRA International, then moves to a 50 min Q&A

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