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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FIRA and The Furniture Ombudsman to host third joint learning session
The event will include the process of furniture inspection and repair when customers report a possible product defect
HMRC accelerates registration of firms onto simplified import procedures
The scheme will make importing after Brexit on 31 October much simpler
Association welcomes new members
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New standard for bariatric beds
Specifies safety, strength and durability performance requirements
First office furniture Remanufacturing Standard
Covers office and contract chairs / seating, office and contract tables / desking, office and contract storage units
Sylmar Technology Ltd expands FIRA Gold Certification through new décor offerings
Four new décor offerings included in Certification
New FIRA Gold Certification for Claremont Centre
Certification for ‘Brae Sit Stand Desk’
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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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