Testing Services

Testing Overview

FIRA International is accredited to BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), ensuring that tests are carried out to the highest standards. The schedule of accreditation covers a comprehensive range for testing furniture and related products.

Our experts test to all the main British, European and American standards, and many clients use our expertise to devise bespoke tests.

We conduct testing which simulates real-life use and foreseeable misuse for all types of furniture and related products, including:

Testing Services

UKAS accredited flammability testing on all types of upholstery, fabrics, foams, feathers and fillings

Upholstery tests focus on fabric, foam, flammability and structural

Strength and stability testing for all types of seating, to ensure fitness for purpose

Beds, mattresses and components (springs, toppers, foams)

We test tables (including glass) and desks for safety, stability, strength and durability

Our experts can test all types of storage furniture and components for safety, strength and durability

Kitchens must be fit for purpose, our tests replicate regular and even occasional misuse

We test a wide range of childcare products including pushchairs, high chairs, changing units, costs and beds