This section presents a selected range of standards Furntech-AFRDI is currently either involved in the development of, or, involved in the process of the adoption/adaptation of as Australian Standards.

Every comment received will be seriously considered - your assistance is necessary to make these standards worthwhile and workable. The following standards are under consideration:

• Review of AS/NZS 2172 Cots for household use
• Development of a standard for beds and mattresses in three parts:
  • safety requirements (essentially strength and durability) DR 07398
  • mattress functional characteristics (hardness / firmness) DR 07405
  • resistance to ignition - based on BS 7177
• Rated load standard for fixed height chairs (AFRDI 151)
  
  
• Standards Australia closed the period for public comment on the draft DR AS/NZS 4220 Bunk beds and other elevated beds standard on 19 November 2009
•  A new standard for stability of storage units for children has been released (AS/NZS 4935:2009) Domestic furniture - Freestanding chests of drawers, wardrobes and bookshelves/bookcases - Determination of stability
•  A new high chair standard has been released (AS 4684:2009) High Chairs - Safety Requirements