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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.

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Research Association release Lean Training Toolkit Part 3 - Visual Management

30th November, 2023

This lean concept ensures quick and simple communication between all levels of a business

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Industry charity launches month-long Online Christmas Charity Auction

9th November, 2023

The auction will feature over 20 exclusive lots, showcasing the best in furniture, experiences, and unique collectibles

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Research Association publishes new guide ‘Insight into Standards’

31st October, 2023

Understand how standards are made and how to get involved in the standards-making process

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Research Association members respond to Government Flammability Regulations Consultation

20th October, 2023

Collective member feedback on the 19 questions raised in the Government consultation

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Flammability Regulations Consultation Update – OPSS responds to questions

19th October, 2023

Answers from Government regarding questions raised by members at our Flammability Consultation Forums

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Furniture Industry Research Association published new Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit Part 2 - '7 Wastes’ now available

4th October, 2023

To help furniture manufacturers looking to introduce lean principles into their organisation. This part contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the ‘7 Wastes’ concept with a team of employees

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Quarterly Standards Update Report September 2023

21st September, 2023

Comprehensive report for members covering updates on standards and regulations during the last 3 months

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Furniture Industry Research Association publish new Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit

17th August, 2023

To help furniture manufacturers looking to introduce lean principles into their organisation. Part 1 - 5C Workplace Organisation is now available

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Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 3 - Visual Management

Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 3 - Visual Management

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Insight into Standards

Insight into Standards

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Guide to help companies in the furniture industry understand how standards are made, and how to get involved in the stan...

Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 2 - 7 Wastes

Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 2 - 7 Wastes

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Practical and theoretical training exercises in the ‘7 Wastes’ Lean manufacturing concept for furniture manufacturers

Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 1 - 5C Workplace Organisation

Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 1 - 5C Workplace Organisation

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How to carry out 5C workplace organisation - training for furniture manufacturers

Social and Ethical Audit Guidance and Checklist

Social and Ethical Audit Guidance and Checklist

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Guidance for the furniture industry on how to conduct a social and ethical audit, including key questions and evidence n...

Upholstered Furniture Design Brief Template

Upholstered Furniture Design Brief Template

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Business template to support furniture buyers, retailers and upholstery manufacturers in developing detailed design brie...

Mattress Specification Template

Mattress Specification Template

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Template to help mattress manufacturers develop their own detailed specification sheets

Flammability Checklist for Products Guidance

Flammability Checklist for Products Guidance

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Checklist to help companies identify that products have the correct test certification to comply with the UK Flammabilit...

Facility Space Planning Template

Facility Space Planning Template

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Resource to help furniture manufacturers with re-designing their facility

UK Timber Regulation Guidance and Template V2

UK Timber Regulation Guidance and Template V2

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Understanding the requirements of UK Timber Regulation and achieving compliance for the furniture industry

Flammability Tracker Template

Flammability Tracker Template

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Furniture Flammability testing tracker to help you manage your flammability testing responsibilities

Health & Wellbeing Policy Template

Health & Wellbeing Policy Template

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Help in developing a mental health and wellbeing policy for your organisation

Sustainability KPI Dashboard Template

Sustainability KPI Dashboard Template

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Business template developed by furniture Industry expert to help measure and improve sustainability performance

Furniture Products Risk Assessment Guidance and Template

Furniture Products Risk Assessment Guidance and Template

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Standards Update Report - September 2023

Updates to furniture standards, new standards in development, and the latest on furniture industry-related regulations and consultations

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