Testing & Certification
Liz MoreyCustomer Services Coordinator - Testing
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
Any questions?