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• ​Childcare product classification
  

  Identifying the difference between a toy and an item of furniture correctly, as the standards and test methods applicable to these two categories of product are substantially different.

• Leather types, characteristics and maintenance
  

  Leather types and characteristics, the benefits of testing and care and maintenance of leather upholstery

• ​Specifying leather for furniture
  

  Identifying which standards and properties are relevant to leather performance

• Standards applicable to the sale of childcare (furniture) products in the UK
  

  A summary of some of the products and standards relating to the manufacture, specification and sale of furniture and related products designed or intended for use by children in the UK.

• UV Pine lacquer free colouration
  

  Adding colour to pine the natural way

• What do I need to know to sell highchairs in the UK?
  

  Summary of highchair testing and specification requirements taking account of the current standards and possible introduction of a European standard.

• A guide for manufacturers seeking to claim compliance with BS 7176
  

  Specification for resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture for non-domestic seating

• BFC Manifesto for the Furniture Industry 2019
  

  The BFC Manifesto has been developed in response to an industry-wide survey it conducted soon after the EU referendum was held.

• Statistical Digest for the Furniture Industry 2019
  

  In-depth analysis of the latest data sourced from Government bodies

• Statistical Digest for the Furniture Industry 2018
  

  This Digest reveals continued growth in demand for furniture and furnishings with consumer expenditure at £17.5 billion.

• Statistical Digest for the Furniture Industry 2017
  

  Furniture industry statistics, including facts, figures and commentary covering furniture production and international trade. Published January 2018

• Statistical Digest for the Furniture Industry 2016
  

  Furniture industry statistics, including facts, figures and commentary covering furniture production and international trade. Published November 2015

• Recorded training sessions
  

  Helping members navigate regulations, directives and standards

• Competitiveness of the UK furniture manufacturing industry
  

  UK furniture manufacturing makes a significant contribution to the UK economy. Factory gate sales of over £8.3 billion per annum are generated by almost one hundred thousand employees.

• Guide to Health and safety management for the woodworking and furniture industries
  

  Fulfilling the legal requirements, implementing processes and maintaining documented systems

• Improving UK Productivity and Industry 4.0
  

  Details the potential for Industry 4.0 to improve productivity

• Mind The Gap - Skills and Training in the Furniture Industry
  

  This report aims to fuel the development of industry wide initiatives to ensure that the skills agenda is fully addressed.

• National Furniture Specifications - A Guide for Specifiers
  

  Guide to assist specifiers in the tender process when acquiring contract or domestic furniture and a guide for manufacturers and suppliers looking to satisfy a specifier’s requirements

• ​Report on 'Real-life' UK kitchen study findings
  

  Three year study into the way UK consumers use kitchens

• Product Selection for the furniture supply chain
  

  How to manage the product selection process from initial brief to placing your product on the market, working with your furniture suppliers to deliver a good, safe product.