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
Prepare Your Business for 2025’s New Recycling Waste Legislation
On the 31st of March 2025, new recycling legislation for businesses will come into effect across England
FIRA Welcomes New Member
BM Furniture has joined the Furniture Industry Research Association
New Research Uncovers Major Challenges in Educational Furniture Procurement
Highlighting the need for policy changes and improved procurement practices
New Flam Regs - OPSS Publish Policy Paper
See the next steps the government is taking in the review of the flammability regulations
The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations Amendment 2025
The government is taking immediate action to amend the regulations
United Fillings Achieve FIRA International Gold Certification
Gold Certification for their Octo-core foam cushion core
New FIRA Gold Certification for Drury Adams
Certification for 'Duracore' foam filled cushions
Standards Update for Members - December 2024
All the latest updates on standards and regulations are covered in this comprehensive report
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Carbon Footprint Calculator Template - 2024 Factors
Tool for furniture businesses to calculate emissions from owned sources and purchased electricity
An Exploration of Educational Furniture Procurement
Pilot Study to understand the factors influencing the procurement process for educational furniture. The research identi...
Standards and Regulatory Update December 2024
Including updates to furniture standards, new standards in development, and the latest on furniture industry-related reg...
EU General Product Safety Regulation - Guide for the Furniture Industry
This guide will help companies understand the EU (including Northern Ireland) GPSR, including the types of furniture pro...
GB General Product Safety Regulation - Guide for the Furniture Industry
This guide will help companies understand the GPSR in Great Britain, including furniture products covered by the Regulat...
Standards and Regulatory Update September 2024
Including updates to furniture standards, new standards in development, and the latest on furniture industry-related reg...
Standards and Regulatory Update June 2024
Including updates to furniture standards, new standards in development, and the latest on furniture industry-related reg...
UK Timber Regulation Guidance and Template V3
To help you understand your obligations under UKTR and demonstrate compliance
UKCA Labelling Guidance and Template
Understand your UKCA marking obligations and demonstrate traceability
Statistics Digest for the Furniture Industry 2023
Includes statistics on furniture manufacturing, consumer spend, furniture and furnishings retail and international trade...
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 5 - 7 Measures of Quality, Cost and Delivery
The ‘7 Measures of QCD’ methodology involves measurements and metrics that support and facilitate achieving the goals of...
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 4 - Standardised Work
The Lean Manufacturing principle of Standardised Work involves setting standards for work procedures to stabilize proces...
Sustainability Challenges and Opportunities in the Furniture Industry
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 3 - Visual Management
Visual management is a Lean Manufacturing principle that aims to ensure quick and simple communication at all levels of ...
Insight into Standards
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
In manufacturing, there are typically 7 different types of waste. The concept of eliminating waste is an integral part o...
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 1 - 5C Workplace Organisation
The Lean Manufacturing technique of 5C Workplace Organisation enables companies to identify unusual conditions and promo...
Social and Ethical Audit Guidance and Checklist
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
Business template to support furniture buyers, retailers and upholstery manufacturers in developing detailed design brie...
Mattress Specification Template
Template to help mattress manufacturers develop their own detailed specification sheets
Flammability Checklist for Products Guidance
Checklist to help companies identify that products have the correct test certification to comply with the UK Flammabilit...
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Statistics Digest 2023
See our analysis of the latest available data on furniture manufacturing, consumer spending, furniture and furnishings retail, and international trade
Business Templates
Business support templates covering a broad range of topics including flammability tracker, carbon footprinting, sustainability KPI tracker, space planning, UKCA marking, biocides and more
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Comprehensive database of all current standards, search by standard number or product type
FIRA Bookshop
Browse our new online Bookshop where you will find all our technical reports, guides and templates created by industry experts to support your business
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