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Different Areas of Testing
• Upholstery
• Structures
• Materials
• Related
• Equipment Sales/Calibration
• Accredited by UKAS to ISO 17025
Upholstery Testing
• Flammability
– domestic and contract
• Physical testing of fabrics
• Abrasion resistance
• Colour fastness testing
• Foam performance
• Mattress roller testing
Structural Testing
• Safety and durability of complete items of furniture
• Seating
• Tables
• Desks
• Cabinets
• Storage furniture
Materials Testing
• Finish performance on worktops, doors and panels
• Adhesion of surfaces and edging
• Environmental testing
• Adhesive testing
Related Testing
• Child care items
• Balustrade testing
• Shower enclosures
• Pushchair trials
• Luggage trials
Equipment Sales
• Supply furniture testing equipment
• Other FIRA accredited labs include
– FIRA CMA (Hong Kong)
– Furniture Technology Center (Egypt)
– FRIM (Malaysia)
– TUV (Singapore)
FIRA Gold Certification
• Established for 30 years
• Open to all types of products/services
• Open to FIRA members
What is involved?
• Initial type testing to all applicable standards
• An initial inspection of manufacturing premises
• Review of customer complaints process
• A selected retesting programme
• Annual factory audit
What is involved?
• Assessment of Installation Manual
• Encompasses legislation, good working practices & company policies
• Pre-audit visit
• Annual audit of each installation manager
Benefits of FIRA Gold
• Increase sales• Stand out from competitors• Provides customer satisfaction
and reassurance• Grow company reputation and brand• Enjoy new marketing and promotional
opportunities• Be specified for more projects and tenders
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