The centre of knowledge for the furniture industry
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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Proposal to further restrict formaldehyde under REACH
Formaldehyde is a high production volume chemical with a wide array of uses
EU Exit Business Readiness Forum 7th February 2019
Meeting notes available from the second forum
‘Statistics Digest for the UK Furniture Industry’
£17.5 billion consumer spend on furniture and furnishings
‘Electrical accessories incorporated into furniture - a guide to the UK regulations’
Third guide concerning electrical components in furniture
Proposal to further restrict formaldehyde under REACH
Research conducted on behalf of the European Commission
FEMB Technical Committee Meeting Report - January 2019
Development of a European Standard for Sustainable Office Furniture Products.
Proposal to implement a new substance registration process under REACH
A second proposal is evaluating whether the requirements for chemical dossier updates needs strengthening.
No deal Brexit advice: changes for timber importers and exporters
Businesses importing timber will have to carry out checks from day one of EU Exit.
Brexit Guidance
Preparing for a 'no-deal'
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‘Electrically powered office furniture - a guide to the UK Regulations’
The new guidance is particularly clear in identifying the relationship with powered office furniture products such as sit / stand desking and other electrically powered office furniture falling within the scope of the Directive.
Standards
Access meeting reports giving you insights to standards under discussion - which could impact your business. Or search our comprehensive Standards Database to see the details of what you need to adhere to.
Flammability
A wide range of essential resources to help you meet the requirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations.
Compliance Scheme
Reassurance that a manufacturer, retailer, upholsterer or supplier of upholstered furniture has suitable due diligence processes and procedures.
