Trade associations from across the UK furniture and interiors industries have united under a single banner, the Furniture and Interiors Education, Skills and Training Alliance (FIESTA), to combat the threat of a widening skills gap.
The update includes details of a new standard; ‘BS EN 581. Part 1. 2017. Outdoor furniture. Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use. General safety requirements’ which was published in March 2017.
FIRA International’s Sustainability Consultant, Stuart Cochrane has recently passed the IRCA Lead Auditor training course for ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems.
Government’s latest manufacturing and export figures, summarised in its recently published ‘Turnover in UK production and Great Britain services industries (TOPSI) time series dataset’ show that first quarter furniture manufacturing output reached £2.86 billion.
“Do you know the difference between copyright and trade marks? UK and EU designs? What amounts to an unlawful copy? What you should register, and when?
Whether you are looking for your next role within the furniture industry, or looking to recruit top talent to your organisation, it’s worth saving the Industry Jobs page on the FIRA website.
Over 150 delegates joined the British Standards Institute in the launch of ISO 20400 which provides guidance for organisations seeking to implement and improve their sustainable procurement practices.
FIRA’s Showcase in the reception area of the UKAS accredited site in Stevenage has some availability. FIRA members are invited to showcase products as part of the display. There is no cost to exhibit, you would just need to arrange to have your product delivered to our offices.
