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New EU textile regulation
A new EU Regulation concerning textile fibre names and related labelling and marking of the fibre composition of textile products will be implemented in the UK,...
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FIRA dramatically reduce their carbon footprint by working with Recycling Furniture Ltd
Through the help of Recycling Furniture Ltd, FIRA are now able to recycle a large proportion of the furniture they test, rather than sending it to landfill.
Published: Thursday, 2 February 2012
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Furniture Retailer Manns of Cranleigh joins The Furniture Ombudsman
The Furniture Ombudsman (TFO), which aims to inspire consumer confidence in the furniture industry by raising standards and improving service, is pleased to wel...
Published: Thursday, 2 February 2012
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Standards meeting update for children's and nursery furniture
The European working group responsible for children's and nursery furniture, CEN TC207 WG2, recently met in London to discuss an amendment to the standards for ...
Published: Thursday, 2 February 2012
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Standards meeting update for office furniture.
The British Standards committee responsible for office furniture, FW0/3, recently met in London to establish the UK position on issues to be raised at a forthco...
Published: Thursday, 2 February 2012
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FIRA and The Furniture Ombudsman to exhibit at Kbb Birmingham
FIRA and The Furniture Ombudsman will be exhibiting at Kbb Birmingham from March 4- 7 at Birmingham NEC on stand N81 in Hall 18.
Published: Thursday, 2 February 2012
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The Furniture Ombudsman launches a mobile website for consumers
The Furniture Ombudsman (TFO) has launched a new mobile site, which means gaining access to its website is even easier, quicker and more convenient for the cons...
Published: Tuesday, 24 January 2012
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EC Consultation on Policy Measures for a Revised EU SCP Action Plan
The European Commission have announced a consultation on the possible introduction of EU wide measures related to Sustainable Consumption and Production.
Published: Tuesday, 24 January 2012
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BS EN 15939: 2011 Hardware for furniture. Strength and loading capacity of wall attachment devices.
This new harmonised European Standard is designed to allow hardware manufacturers to assess the performance of their products, and help furniture manufacturers ...
Published: Monday, 23 January 2012
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Importas Ltd become Full FIRA members
FIRA Is pleased to announce that Importas Ltd have become full members of FIRA.
Published: Friday, 20 January 2012
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FIRA and The Furniture Ombudsman visited by the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers
On Friday 6 January FIRA and The Furniture Ombudsman were visited by Hugh Garforth-Bles and Charles Kerrigan, Master and Clerk of the Worshipful Company of Furn...
Published: Wednesday, 18 January 2012
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FIRA to host an Open Day on Thursday 16 February
Whilst everyone in the furniture trade may know of FIRA, not everyone understands the full extent of the organisation's activities and how they can help furnitu...
Published: Wednesday, 18 January 2012
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FIRA announces the new Vice-Chairman for the FIRA Council
The Furniture Industry Research Association is pleased to announce that Mark Richardson, Managing Director of Blum UK has become Vice Chairman of the FIRA counc...
Published: Monday, 16 January 2012
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Everbuild Building Products Limited join as FIRA Full Members
FIRA is pleased to welcome Everbuild Building Products Limited to our list of FIRA Full Members.
Published: Thursday, 1 November 2012
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Church Chair Competition
The Church of England today announces a competition for design students, leading designers, manufacturers and contractors to design new church seating. The Chur...
Published: Thursday, 1 November 2012
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First school chair receives the FIRA Ergonomics Excellence Award
FIRA is pleased to announce that the Newton chair by Orangebox is the first school chair to receive the prestigious FIRA Ergonomics Excellence Award...
Published: Monday, 1 October 2012
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Furniture Retail Quality Group publishes Flammability Best Practice Guide
FIRA is pleased to announce the publication of a new best practice guide for flammability testing of upholstery on behalf of the Furniture Retail Quality Group ...
Published: Friday, 1 June 2012
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FIRA at Interiors UK 2012
Plans are well underway for FIRA to exhibit at Interiors UK 2012, the UK's largest interiors trade exhibition, taking place at Birmingham NEC from 22 to 25 Janu...
Published: Sunday, 1 April 2012
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FIRA/BCFA Office Furniture Meeting postponed
GPS/MOD/DEFRA have said that they will be not be ready to present on the 10th January as they are seeking legal confirmation of a point within the revised Gover...
Published: Thursday, 22 December 2011
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Kier Major Projects join as FIRA Full Members
We are pleased to welcome Kier Major Projects to our list of FIRA Members.
Published: Thursday, 22 December 2011

