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.
What's new
Decemeber 2019 Standards Update Report
Details of new standards and standards in development
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...
BREXIT - The Importance of Planning Ahead
64 page guide for the furniture sector
Latest news
New experts join FIRA International
FIRA International, our service provider, has welcomed two new colleagues to its consultancy team
REACH Update Report - January 2020
A new update report concerning Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulations is now available.
Latest Club Green Member's Newsletter - January 2020
Keeping you up-to-date with environmental legislation
How are we doing?
All members can anonymously feedback on how we're performing
FIRA International release 2020 training schedule
Focus on flammability, upholstery regs, CE Marking and PAS7100, Risk Assessments and Due Diligence
​Furniture Industry Research Association looking to appoint new Chairman
Taking interest and applications for a successor to Charles Vernon
Furniture Industry Research Association share updates to standards and other key matters
One of the main headlines is the publication of a new standard
See us at the January Furniture Show
We'll be in our usual spot, in Hall 2 Stand B11.
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Expand your knowledge
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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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
