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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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BEIS announce Business Growth and Support Workshops
For SME’s to share issues related to business growth and Brexit
Office of Product Safety & Standards Publishes Latest EUTR Enforcement Activity
Have you fulfilled your obligations under the legislation?
DecaBDE as a barrier to the Circular Economy
UK produces 1.6m tonnes of bulky waste, 42% is furniture and mattresses
Furniture Industry Research Association publish Brexit guidance
‘Brexit – the importance of planning ahead’
Government call for evidence on the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
The Home Office has launched a call for evidence seeking feedback by 31 July 2019
UK Government legally binding target to end UK's contribution to climate change
The Environment Agency has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement to set a target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
New standard for furniture hardware published
BS EN 15939: 2019 Hardware for furniture
Public consultation on Machinery Directive
Feedback period runs until 30 August 2019
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Standards update, June 2019
Details of four new standards, standards in development and ones under discussion
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