Laboratories performing BS 5852 fireproofing tests for furniture exports in Turkey

What is BS 5852? (In brief) BS 5852 is a fire resistance testing standard mandatory in the United Kingdom (England) and some other countries for upholstered furniture such as seating groups, armchairs, headboards, and office chairs. This test is particularly required for furniture manufacturers exporting to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, and some Gulf countries (upon customer request). The test measures the resistance of fabric, foam, and upholstery layers to sources such as cigarettes, flames, or sparks. How to Reach Laboratories that Perform BS 5852 Testing in Turkey? These laboratories can be reached directly using field-based methods without using a website as follows: 1. Ask Exporting Furniture Manufacturers Turkish furniture manufacturers that export to the UK have definitely had the BS 5852 test done. Go to a furniture factory in Bursa, Istanbul (Tuzla), or Kocaeli that exports: "You ship to the UK, right? Which laboratory did you have the BS 5852 test done?" This manufacturer can give you the name of the laboratory and even its address directly.   2. Contact Customs Brokers and Export Consultants Customs brokers prepare the documents for companies that export especially to the UK. Among these documents is the fire resistance test report. Ask your customs broker: "Do you know which laboratory your furniture exporting customers had the BS 5852 test done?" They will know which laboratory performs this test in an accepted manner.   3. Ask Logistics and Transportation Companies Logistics companies transporting furniture to the UK know if their customers have test reports because they may be asked for them during customs inspection. Ask shipping companies in Gebze, Istanbul, and Bursa, "Are there any manufacturers sending furniture to the UK? Who issues their test reports?" This way you can reach the laboratories.   4. Contact the Ministry of Industry and Technology or OIZ Laboratories Some organized industrial zones (OSBs) have their own testing laboratories. In large OIZs such as Bursa OIZ, Kocaeli OIZ, and Izmir Menemen OIZ, there may be laboratories that perform chemical, textile, and fire resistance tests. Go to the laboratory and ask, "Do you perform BS 5852 – upholstered furniture fire resistance testing? Is the report valid?" If they don't, ask, "Can you recommend another laboratory that performs this test?" and ask for a referral.   5. Visit the Turkish Offices of International Testing Organizations International certification organizations operating in Turkey can conduct BS 5852 testing or have it conducted. You can directly contact the Turkish offices of these organizations: TÜV (TÜV SÜD, TÜV Rheinland) SGS Intertek BSI Group Turkey (British Standards Institution - direct British standard expert) The offices of these companies are located in cities such as: Istanbul (Maslak, Levent) Bursa Izmir. Knock on their door and ask: "Do you perform BS 5852 fire resistance testing for furniture? How do I send a sample? Is the report valid in the UK?" These organizations both conduct the testing and issue the report in English.  6. Ask Furniture and Textile Suppliers: BS 5852 testing depends not only on furniture but also on fabric and foam quality. Go to places that sell fabric suitable for export: "Does BS 5852 testing be required for fabrics exported to the UK? Which laboratory do you have the test done at?" These suppliers know which laboratory has validly issued this test. How to Tell: Does a Laboratory Perform BS 5852 Testing? When you visit the laboratory, ask the following questions: "Do you perform BS 5852 – Method 1 or Method 2 testing?" "Is the test report issued in English?" "Is the report accepted by UK customs?" "How should the sample be sent? (fabric + foam + adhesive layer sample)" If you get yes answers, that laboratory is suitable for your needs. Conclusion: To find laboratories in Turkey that perform BS 5852 fire resistance testing: Visit exporting manufacturers and get references. Customs consultants, logistics Gather information from companies and suppliers. Apply directly to the offices of international organizations (TÜV, SGS, Intertek). Go to OSB and private laboratories and ask about their testing capacity.