The centre of knowledge for the furniture industry
The centre of knowledge for the furniture industry
Established in 1949, the Furniture Industry Research Association provides support to the entire furniture supply chain, across all sectors. Membership is open to all within, or with an interest in the furniture market. Membership gives access to our unrivalled hub of knowledge covering all facets affecting the furniture industry.
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UK Export Finance Foreign Content Policy Consultation now open
Opportunity to contribute to the Department’s review of this policy
EU Exit Business Readiness Forum meeting on 11th April
The forum aims to share the information businesses need to prepare for EU Exit
Ergonomic Cafe receive 4 Ergonomics Excellence Awards
Award recognises those who design/manufacture ergonomically outstanding products
Importing and exporting preparations in the event of a no-deal Brexit
Webinar summary - importing and exporting preparations to take in the event of no-deal Brexit.
Andrew Story from Moores Furniture Group joins Council
Kitchen sector bolstered on the Research Association Council
EU Exit Business Readiness Forum Q & A update
Q&A's from meetings on 21 March and 28 March
EU Exit Business Readiness Forum meeting on 28th March
An update on all the latest Brexit discussions
Highlights of our recent work
Breadth of work covers everything from biocides to kitchen design
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Training from FIRA International on flammability, EUTR, CE Marketing and more
Standards update, January-March 2019
Details of four new standards, standards in development and ones under discussion
Compliance Scheme
Benefit from Assured Advice from Hertfordshire Trading Standards
Flammability testing
Standards, flammability guides and a video showing what happens with a pass or fail
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Formaldehyde restrictions
Latest on ECHA plans to restrict formaldehyde and how you can share your views
Go 'behind-the-scenes'
Join our service provider, FIRA International, at their next Open Day
FIRA Gold Certificaiton
All FIRA members can work towards FIRA Gold Certification
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The gateway to all our knowledge - find guides, research, publications and more
Brexit guidance
EU Exit Business Readiness Forum meeting on 11th April
The forum aims to share the information businesses need to prepare for EU Exit
Importing and exporting preparations in the event of a no-deal Brexit
Webinar summary - importing and exporting preparations to take in the event of no-deal Brexit.
EU Exit Business Readiness Forum meeting on 28th March
An update on all the latest Brexit discussions
EU Exit Business Readiness Forum meeting on 21st March
Focus on digital and data
BREXIT - placing goods on the UK and the EU market in no-deal scenario
Government guidance documents on placing goods in a no-deal scenario
