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
ECHA Confirms New Additions to SVHC List
Eight new entries added to the Substances of Very High Concern List
The Irish Fire Safety Regulations for Upholstered Furniture Update
Further guidance and clarity from the Irish authorities is needed
Members Furlough and Materials Survey Findings
Members share their opinions and industry concerns
Webinar: Domestic furniture testing - product safety considerations and compliance
Hosted by our service provider, this practical session will demonstrate how domestic furniture products are tested, and how to work to compliance
Latest quarterly standards update now available
Updates across various standards and regulations including the latest on the 'new' UK flammability regs and meeting the Irish regs for those supplying to ROI
BFC urges Government 'one size does not fit all' in response to waste prevention plan
The BFC is cautioning on the unintended consequences of treating the furniture industry as a single sector in plans to consult on EPR scheme
Protecting consumers from unsafe products
Report published by the National Audit Office into UK product safety system
FIRA and Trading Standards confirm flammability requirements for office work chairs used in a domestic environment
The guidance covers four ‘scenarios’ and clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply, alongside the role of the GPSR
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Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating: Fire Safety of Office Work Chairs in Domestic Environmen...
In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios
Packaging and Sustainability: Guide to Alternatives
Current requirements and potential options surrounding packaging materials in the furniture industry
Horizon Scanning: Guide to New Hardline and Softline Materials
What is, and what could be on the horizon for the furniture sector in terms of alternative materials
Standards update report - March 2021
Updates across various standards and regulatory updates and consultations, including a look at the 'new' flam regs
UKCA & UKNI Marking Guidance
36 page guide to support members in navigating the new Great Britain and Northern Ireland Conformity Assessment Marks.
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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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Standards Update Report - June 2021
Updates across various standards and regulations including the latest on the 'new' UK flammability regs and meeting the Irish regs for those supplying to ROI
Become a Member
Find out more about the benefits of membership and how to join
The 'knowledge hub'
The gateway to all our knowledge - find guides, research, publications and more
FIRA International services
Visit the website of our service provider, FIRA International