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 main service provider, Fira-International Ltd (FIL).
Latest news
Q3 2026 Statistics Digest: free summary edition now available
FIRA's Q3 2026 Statistics Digest is out, bringing together the latest ONS and HMRC data on the UK furniture industry. Consumer spending on furniture and furnishings rose 3.2% to £20.15bn in 2025, reversing two years of decline, while UK manufacturer sales held flat at £7.34bn and the trade deficit reached £7.05bn. Download the free summary edition for headline figures on consumer spending, manufacturing, regional activity and international trade. FIRA members receive the full Digest free, four times a year.
Free Webinar: Digital Product Records (DPR) — Tuesday 15 September 2:15PM
Our industry panel will explore the subject of Digital Product Records (DPR) and why taking part in the UK Government's Call For Evidence matters, ahead of the upcoming 21 September deadline.
Essentials: Selling Highchairs? The Standards That Matter
The need-to-knows for bringing highchairs to market
Essentials: Children’s Furniture & Childcare Products: Standards & Requirements
Clear, practical Essentials that offer important need-to-knows
Updated Guide: What "Due Diligence" Actually Looks Like
A must-read for anyone who specifies, buys or imports furniture
European rules on Formaldehyde Emissions from furniture now in force
Formaldehyde Preparedness Audits available for FIRA members at discounted rates
FIRA Updates Childcare Product Classification Guidance
Understand the latest classification guidance and ensure your products comply with UK regulations
FIRA publishes findings from UK Furniture Unsold Goods Survey 2026
Highlighting key insights, limitations, and opportunities
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Childcare product classification
Learn how childcare products, children's furniture, and toys are classified under UK regulations. Understand key differe...
Understanding Your Furniture Test Report - Flammability Testing
Navigate the furniture flammability testing process and interpret test results with confidence.
UK Furniture Industry Unsold Furniture Survey Report 2026
FIRA’s 2026 survey report explores how UK furniture businesses manage unsold stock, providing early insight to support p...
Fire Safety of Furniture and Furnishings in the Home - A Guide to the UK Regulations
Understand the UK Furniture Flammability Regulations, including the latest changes, compliance requirements, and the res...
Carbon Footprint Calculator Template - 2025 Factors
Measure the operational greenhouse gas emissions of your furniture business, including emissions from owned or controlle...
Standards and Regulatory Update March 2026
Updates to furniture standards, standards in development, and the latest on industry-relevant regulations and consultati...
Statistics Digest for the Furniture Industry - Winter 2025-26
Analysis of available data sourced from government bodies, covering furniture manufacturing, consumer spending, furnitur...
Standards and Regulatory Update December 2025
Updates to furniture standards, standards in development, and the latest on industry-relevant regulations and consultati...
Understanding Your Furniture Test Report - Structural Testing
Navigate the structural furniture testing process and effectively interpret test results in context
Communicating Environmental Data - Best Practice Guide for the Furniture Industry
Furniture Industry accepted definitions and information on how specific sustainability parameters should be calculated, ...
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 9 - Value Stream Mapping
This resource contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the ‘Valu...
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 8 - Line Balancing
This resource contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the ‘Line...
Standards and Regulatory Update March 2025
Including updates to furniture standards, new standards in development, and the latest on furniture industry-related reg...
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 7 - Problem Solving
This resource contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the ‘Prob...
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 6 - Set-up Reduction
This resource contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the ‘Set-...
An Exploration of Educational Furniture Procurement
Pilot Study to understand the factors influencing the procurement process for educational furniture. The research identi...
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...
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
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 5 - 7 Measures of Quality, Cost and Delivery
This resource contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the '7 Me...
Sustainability Challenges and Opportunities in the Furniture Industry
Insight into Standards
Guide to help companies in the furniture industry understand how standards are made, and how to get involved in the stan...
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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
Sustainability Resources
Guidance and support for members on their sustainability journey to ensure compliance with regulations and the adoption of best practices
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
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