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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Furniture Industry Research Association share updates to standards and other key matters
Three new standards
Westbridge recognised as ‘certified company’ under fire compliance scheme
Three of Westbridge’s UK production sites were assessed during audit process
Standards Meeting Report – CEN TC207 Plenary
Standards expected to be published in the coming years
FIRA International continues expansion programme
Members receive preferential rates on FIRA International testing
Two additional FIRA Gold Certifications for Recticel
Foamflex Comfort seat and Foamflex Reversible seat achieved FIRA Gold after vigorous testing
Standards Report – Common test methods
Topics include motorised furniture, mattresses, seating and more
Standards meeting report – Suspended seating workshop
Possible test methods for suspended seating
Standards meeting report – seat loading template
Discussion on the seat loading point when testing stability
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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
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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
Summary of EU Exit Business Readiness Forum meeting on 16th May
Information businesses need to prepare for EU Exit
EU Exit – Update for exporters
Guidance explaining changes for exporters in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal
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.
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
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