European rules on Formaldehyde Emissions from furniture now in force

Formaldehyde Preparedness Audits available for FIRA members at discounted rates

6th August, 2026 News

Regulations

CE Marketing, Flammability, REACH, Biocides

7th October, 2020 Knowledge Hub

UK / Ireland flammability regulations clarification

Upholstered furniture that meets UK fire safety regulations will continue to be accepted in Ireland post Brexit

16th February, 2021 News

'New' flam regs, OPSS update on scope, essential safety requirements and labelling

OPSS have been talking to experts, academia, fire services, Trading Standards, PHE and the Environment Agency

24th February, 2021 News

Spring 2026 Edition of FIRA Statistics Digest for the UK Furniture Industry Published

FIRA’s Spring 2026 Statistical Digest adds new 2025 spending and trade data, and updated manufacturing figures

11th May, 2026 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.

5th October, 2026 News