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What’s New in Furniture Standards and Regulations This Quarter
The Furniture Industry Research Association has published its newest Standards and Regulatory Update, exclusively for FIRA members.
This quarterly resource provides members with a clear, time‑saving overview of all furniture‑related standards and regulatory developments from the past three months, helping them stay informed, compliant, and ahead of emerging requirements.
This quarter’s key highlights include:
- Electrically operated furniture standards from CEN and CENELEC
- European Anthropometric Survey of School Children – CEN/TR 18296‑1:2025
- PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) regulatory activity
- Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (UK) – latest progress and the current status as of February 2026
Additional standards developments covered in this resource include:
- Common test methods
- Seating
- Tables & desks
- Storage furniture
- Beds & mattresses
- Educational furniture
- Ergonomics
- Outdoor furniture
- Children’s furniture
- Circular economy
- Flammability
- Surface finish
FIRA members can access the full update here.
If you would like to find out more about becoming a member to access this valuable resource, and more, please get in touch with our membership team by emailing membership@fira.co.uk.
