Welcome to the Furniture Industry Research Association
Supporting the entire furniture supply chain
The Furniture Industry Research Association supports the entire furniture supply chain, across all sectors. Hundreds of members already benefit from access to unrivalled knowledge, helping to keep them informed and providing guidance on compliance.
Membership is open to all, with different types of membership for retailers, manufacturers and international organisations. By joining you will be supporting research and highlighting your company's commitment to raising standards across the furniture industry.
Further benefits include preferential rates on solutions offered by our service provider, FIRA International.
Latest news
Workshop: electrically operated kitchen units and height adjustable desking
Compliance with prEN 17684 and the Machinery Directive
New member resource: Health and Wellbeing Policy Template
The new template aims to help members in developing a mental health and wellbeing policy for their organisation
'Sustainability KPI Dashboard Template' devised to support members
Template incorporates waste, supply chains, timber, packaging, energy, community relations and more
Flammability and FR Chemicals Technical Forum
Members are invited to share thoughts and expectations to develop a coherent industry position heading into the consultation.
Second template released for members: Risk Assessment for furniture products
Guidance on how to carry out a product risk assessment and document in a technical file
Furniture and home goods makers urged to use home improvement boom as catalyst for digital transformation
British Furniture Confederation praises success of North West Adoption Programme
New 'Sharps and Broken Needle Procedure' template
We've been developing further business support templates for members, and the first in the new series, 'Sharps and Broken Needle Procedure' is now available
Furniture industry shifts focus towards sustainability - but BFC survey highlights many challenges to overcome
The UK’s furniture industry is prioritising environmental issues - but many are struggling with the complexities and need more help
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What's new
Health & Wellbeing Policy Template
Help in developing a mental health and wellbeing policy for your organisation
Sustainability KPI Dashboard Template
How to understand, measure and improve your sustainability performance
Furniture Products Risk Assessment Guidance and Template
How to assess a product and document in a technical file
Sharps and Broken Needle Procedure Template
Guidance for manufacturers involved in upholstery sewing
Standards update report - June 2022
Updates across various furniture standards and the latest regarding the UK Flammability and REACH Regulations
Sourcing Furniture Products in the Supply Chain
Help with responsible sourcing through to creating technical files
Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating: Fire Safety of Office Work Chairs in Domestic Environmen...
In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios
Home Office Buyers Guide
To help individuals and companies select fit-for-purpose furniture and accessories to kit out the home office
Inspire me
The 'knowledge hub'
The gateway to all our knowledge - find guides, research, publications and more
Business Templates
Business support templates covering a broad range of topics including carbon footprinting (Scope 1&2), UKCA Marking, Biocides, Modern Slavery and more
Search the standards database
Comprehensive database of all current standards, search by standard number or product type
Recorded training on key topics
To help members navigate regulations, directives and standards
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FIRA International services
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