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

'Guide to Regulations for electrical accessories incorporated into furniture' - updated
This updated guide to the Regulations includes amendments related to Brexit and associated legislation changes including the UKCA mark

ECHA consults on new additions to the SVHC list
Eight possible new additions to the Substances of Very High Concern List

The 'why' and 'how' of flammability testing for domestic and contract Furniture’ playback
Replay available to all members via our service provider, FIRA International

New flammability training from FIRA International
Preferential rates for FIRA members on all three modules

New Research Association Council appointments
Joanna Knight joins the Council, Sam Brown appointed Company Secretary

Latest quarterly standards update now available
Updates across various standards and a look at the 'new' flam regs

Electrically powered office furniture guide updated
This updated guide to the Regulations includes amendments related to Brexit and associated legislation changes including the UKCA mark

Horizon Scanning - New Hardline and Softline Materials’ is the focus of latest guide for members
New 20 page guide looking at what could be on the horizon for the furniture sector in terms of alternative materials

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Recorded training on key topics
To help members navigate regulations, directives and standards
UKCA & UKNI marking guidance
This 36 page guide has been published to support members in navigating the new complexities it brings
Home working guides
As more people are working from home on a regular or permanent basis, setting up an ergonomic workspace in the home is more important than ever
Search the standards database
Comprehensive database of all current standards, search by standard number or product type
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Become a Member
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The 'knowledge hub'
The gateway to all our knowledge - find guides, research, publications and more
Standards Update Report - March 2021
Details of new standards, standards in development and ones under discussion, and 'new' flam regs
FIRA International services
Visit the website of our service provider, FIRA International