SATRA’s furniture and floorcoverings testing facility is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for assessing the safety, quality and durability of retailers’ and manufacturers’ products.
With almost 30 years’ experience testing products for the furnishings industry, and ISO 17025 accredited laboratories, SATRA is well-established as one of the foremost market leaders in the testing of domestic and
contract furniture, beds and mattresses, and flooring.
SATRA is an Approved Body for flooring certification under the Construction Products Regulation and provides support with the UKCA marking process. While CE marking under the CPR is still accepted in Great Britain, SATRA continues to guide flooring manufacturers by providing expert guidance and testing services to ensure their products comply with industry requirements.
Assessing products for the UK domestic market, where all domestic upholstered furniture must meet the Furniture and Furnishings (fire)(safety) Regulations, is a key part of SATRA’s testing service. This is in addition
to testing upholstered furniture for use in contract situations against specifications such as BS 7176.
The durability and safety testing of products including seating, tables, wardrobes, cabinets, mattresses and beds has seen a surge in enquires during 2025. This increased demand reflects the growing importance
that manufacturers and consumers alike are placing on product quality, sustainability and longevity.
