Standards and Regulatory Update Q3 2026

At a glance:

A concise overview of the latest standards, regulatory and technical developments affecting the furniture industry during Q3 2026.

What's inside:

The furniture standards and regulatory landscape is constantly evolving. Keeping up with new publications, regulatory developments and standards activity can be challenging, particularly when changes are taking place across multiple product sectors and technical committees.
The Q3 2026 Standards and Regulatory Update brings together the key developments from the past three months in one easy-to-read resource, helping FIRA members to stay in know about the issues shaping the industry.

This edition also introduces a refreshed format, making it easier to identify the latest developments and navigate the topics most relevant to your business.
Inside you'll find updates on:

•    Electrically operated furniture standards and related developments
•    Activities within CEN and CENELEC relevant to the furniture sector
•    New anthropometric data relating to children across Europe
•    Fire safety regulatory developments in the UK and Ireland
•    The forthcoming Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
•    Formaldehyde restrictions under REACH
•    Circularity and sustainability standards affecting furniture products
•    New and developing standards across a range of furniture sectors