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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Improving UK Productivity and Industry 4.0
Details the potential for Industry 4.0 to improve productivity
FIRA Standard - Remanufacturing
FIRA Standard which specifies the requirements for the remanufacture of office and contract furniture including seating,...
FIRA Standard - Performance and Dimensional Requirements for Bariatric Beds
This FIRA Standard specifies safety, strength and durability performance requirements for the structural safety and stab...
September 2019 Standards Update Report
Details of new standards and standards in development
BREXIT - The Importance of Planning Ahead
64 page guide for the furniture sector
Latest news
FIRA Opening times throughout the seasonal period
Covering the Research Association and FIRA International
New European standard for childcare furniture published
BS EN 1130: 2019 Children’s furniture. Cribs
Furniture Fire Safety
Key point: upholstered furniture has a significant impact on domestic house fires
SBFI receive third FIRA International Ergonomics Excellence Award
Their range of Aspect Trading Desks are recognised for excellence
Pre-Christmas test requirements
FIRA members benefit from preferential rates with FIRA International
Research Association welcomes new members
Find out who has recently joined
January Furniture Show Goes Green
January Furniture Show 2020 is set to excel in its green credentials
Positive vote for a new standard for electrical furniture
IEC 60335 Part 2 -116 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-116
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Training from FIRA International on flammability, EUTR, CE Marketing and more
Compliance Scheme
Benefit from Assured Advice from Hertfordshire Trading Standards
Standards Update - September 2019
Details of new standards, standards in development and ones under discussion
Flammability testing
Standards, flammability guides and a video showing what happens with a pass or fail
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The gateway to all our knowledge - find guides, research, publications and more
FIRA Gold Certification
All FIRA members can work towards FIRA Gold Certification
Go 'behind-the-scenes'
Join our service provider, FIRA International, at their next Open Day
See us at the January Furniture Show
The Research Association will be exhibiting at the show alongside FIRA International. Come and see us - stand B11, hall 2
