REACH - Guide to the Regulations

FIRA International launch new portal to simplify testing

Designed to give customers more control over their testing

Role changes at our service provider, FIRA International

Key promotions in order to better serve members

'Home Working Solutions' from our service provider

New 'Home Working Solutions' package to help employers fulfil their duty of care

New guidance for employers of home workers

Employers have same health and safety responsibilities for home workers as for any other workers

‘More than a test house’ - FIRA International hosting webinar to inspire and take attendees on a vir...

The interactive session plans to give delegates a number of ‘I didn’t know that’ moments

Humanscale’s foot rocker acknowledged for its Ergonomics Excellence

The foot rocker encourages users to get their legs and feet moving

Ergonomic Café receive Ergonomics Excellence accolade from FIRA International

Ergonomics Excellence Award for the 'TIO Laptop & Tablet Support’

New FIRA International brochure

See all the services in one place

FIRA Service Technicians to resume customer visits

The resumption will be in line with Government guidelines

FIRA International supporting NHS Nightingale Hospitals with testing

Testing materials to BS 7175:1989

Fellowes’ Levado™ Height Adjustable Desk recognised for ergonomics excellence

The award follows evaluation by FIRA International’s ergonomics experts

New experts join FIRA International

FIRA International, our service provider, has welcomed two new colleagues to its consultancy team

Latest Club Green Member's Newsletter - January 2020

Keeping you up-to-date with environmental legislation

Furniture Fire Safety​

Key point: upholstered furniture has a significant impact on domestic house fires

SBFI receive third FIRA International Ergonomics Excellence Award

Their range of Aspect Trading Desks are recognised for excellence

Erich Keller acknowledged with Ergonomics Excellence Award

F-Com Height Adjustable Trading Desk is quick to adjust and allowed users to move between sitting and standing

Humanscale recognized for Ergonomics Excellence

It's range of movement would meet the needs of the 5th-95th percentile of the population

Second FIRA Gold Certification for Salice

Silentia+ soft-close hinges now certified

New standard for bariatric beds

Specifies safety, strength and durability performance requirements

Sylmar Technology Ltd expands FIRA Gold Certification through new décor offerings

Four new décor offerings included in Certification

New FIRA Gold Certification for Claremont Centre

Certification for ‘Brae Sit Stand Desk’

Latest Club Green Member's Newsletter - August 2019

Keeping you up-to-date with environmental legislation

Office of Product Safety & Standards Publishes Latest EUTR Enforcement Activity

Have you fulfilled your obligations under the legislation?

DecaBDE as a barrier to the Circular Economy

UK produces 1.6m tonnes of bulky waste, 42% is furniture and mattresses

Public consultation on Machinery Directive

Feedback period runs until 30 August 2019

FIRA International continues expansion programme

Members receive preferential rates on FIRA International testing

Two additional FIRA Gold Certifications for Recticel

Foamflex Comfort seat and Foamflex Reversible seat achieved FIRA Gold after vigorous testing

Ergonomic Cafe receive 4 Ergonomics Excellence Awards

Award recognises those who design/manufacture ergonomically outstanding products

Further UKAS accreditation for FIRA International

Accreditation cover BS EN 1022:2018 and BS EN 1335-2:2018

Latest Club Green Member's Newsletter - February 2019

Keeping you up-to-date with environmental legislation

DEFRA Guidance on F gas: guidance for users, producers and traders

guidance to industry in the event of a “no deal BREXIT scenario

‘Electrical accessories incorporated into furniture - a guide to the UK regulations’

Third guide concerning electrical components in furniture

FEMB Technical Committee Meeting Report - January 2019

Development of a European Standard for Sustainable Office Furniture Products.

No deal Brexit advice: changes for timber importers and exporters

Businesses importing timber will have to carry out checks from day one of EU Exit.

New standard for office furniture published

ANSI-BIFMA X5.9: 2019 Storage units

Revision of the Machinery Directive

The European Commission would like to hear your views

Herman Miller receives FIRA Ergonomics Excellence Award

Four chairs within the Cosm range are included in the award

UKAS accredited flammability testing

Our service provider, FIRA International, has expanded their facilities

The UK Government’s Resources and Waste strategy for England paper published

The Government Resource and Waste strategy forms part of the 25 Year Environment Plan

California TB 133 Flammability Test Procedure for Seating Furniture for Use in Public Occupancies

California TB 133 has been repealed effective January 22

DEFRA guidance on trading in CITES listed species in the event of a no-deal BREXIT

Club Green environment manual updated

Comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of environmental management

Interim policy for mattresses and mattress pads

Policy for mattresses subject to 16 CFR part 1632

Furniture inspection and repair - a year in review

Service improvements, new colleagues and more

FIRA International unveils new look and investment programme

New brand identity follows acquisition by Element Materials Technology

PEFC Annual Stakeholder Event Report October 2018

Stakeholder meeting to discuss sustainable forestry and receive an update on PEFC scheme

BA recognised with second FIRA Gold certification at their BA Clic Components factory in Rotherham

This follows on from a previous Gold certification awarded in 2010.

FIRA International sees extension to UKAS scope

FIRA International, has received an extension to their UKAS scope to now include high chairs.

​G Plan Flair power recliner sofas and armchairs receive Ergonomics Excellence Award

The new range of Flair power recliner sofas and armchairs from G Plan has received an Ergonomics Excellence Award from F...

FIRA International unveil latest Ergonomics Excellence Award recipient

​The ‘Ollin’ monitor arm range by Colebrook Bosson Saunders is the latest product to receive the FIRA Ergonomics Excelle...

​CMD recognised for their ergonomics excellence

FIRA International have recognised CMD with an Ergonomics Excellence Award for their ‘Reach Spring Assisted Monitor Arm’...

FIRA Gold for Wade Spring

Leading manufacturer of spring based seating products for the Furniture industry, Wade Spring Ltd has achieved FIRA Gold...

​FIRA Invests in Testing Division

FIRA International has recently completed two investment projects, totalling £50,000 as part of its ongoing plans to upd...

Technical and consultancy services

Our experts can provide support on a wide range of topics, tailored to the needs of your organisation

Ergonomic services

Our highly qualified experts can help you maximise the comfort, safety and efficiency of your products

FIRA International Ergonomics Excellence Award Holders

Companies awarded by FIRA International for their design and manufacture of ergonomically excellent products

Sustainability services

We can help you meet your environmental responsibilities through our sustainability certification and management systems

Club Green

Health, safety and environmental legislation service for the furniture industry

Club Green Member Newsletters

Environmental updates,

Club Green Members Manual

Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme

Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability through independently verified scheme for the furniture industry

The European Timber Regulation - your legal responsibility

Helping you comply with the European Timber Regulation

Chain of custody and timber procurement

Our experts can help you implement a chain of custody systems

Flammability services

Our experts can help you deal with product safety issues, meet all the necessary regulations and protect your brand

​Business Process Improvement

Our experts can work with companies optimise processes to achieve more efficient results

Testing services

Use our comprehensive testing services to evaluate the safety, durability, and structural adequacy of your product

Flammability testing

UKAS accredited flammability testing on all types of upholstery, fabrics, foams, feathers and fillings

Upholstery testing

Upholstery tests focus on fabric, foam, flammability and structural.

Chairs and seating

Strength and stability testing of all types of seating, to ensure fitness for purpose

Beds and mattresses

Beds, mattresses and components (springs, toppers, foams)

Tables and desks

We test tables (including glass) and desks for safety, stability, strength and durability

Storage furniture

Our experts can test all types of storage furniture and components for safety, strength and durability

Kitchen testing

Kitchens must be fit for purpose, our tests replicate regular use and even occasional misuse

Children’s furniture testing

We can test a wide range of childcare product including pushchairs, high chairs, changing units, cots and beds

Balustrade testing

Ensuring they meet domestic or commercial regulations

Test equipment

Need some in-house test equipment? Our experts can design and build equipment to your specification

Remanufacturing for the Circular Economy

Report summarising the finding of a project which compares the potential of remanufactured furniture versus brand new pr...

DecaBDE as a barrier to the Circular Economy

Whether an analysis of the impact of decaBDE being added to the UNEP POP list for the UK furniture industry is viable an...

Sustainable Forestry & PEFC scheme updates​ - January 2017

These are notes from a Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) workshop

Study into the Feasability of Benchmarking Carbon Footprints of Furniture Products 2011

This study shows that the carbon footprinting of products is a complex subject, with a number of difficulties that need ...

Improved Performance for Businesses Implementing ISO 14001:2015

This article is a simple, beginners guide to performance measurement.

Introduction to REACH Regulations training

Recorded training session to give members of the Research Association a high level overview of REACH so they can underst...

Introduction to Biocidal Products Regulation training

Recorded training session to give high-level guidance on the EU Biocides Regulation (528/2012)

Introduction to EUTR training

This European Union Timber Regulation to help Members who first place timber or timber products onto the European Market...

FIRA Guide to European Biocidal Products Regulations

This guide will help companies and their suppliers to comply with the obligations they may have under the Biocidal Produ...

Sustainability Hotspot Analysis for the Furniture Industry

The Furniture Industry Research Association presents the wide ranging aspects of a sustainability hotspot analysis by re...

Biomass Subsidies and their impact on the British Furniture Industry

This report focuses on the Renewables Obligation woody biomass subsidy and the detrimental effect it is having on Britis...

REACH Update July 2020 - SVHC

New substances added to the SVHC list

Furniture inspection and repair

Use our experienced technicians to support your customer care programme and meet all your inspection and repair needs

Our Technicians

Trained in-house to the highest standard, our technicians are based throughout the UK

Commercial sector furniture repairs

We work across all commercial sectors covering office, educational, hospital, retail and hospitality furniture

Consumer services

For furniture consumers who need a repair

Consumer frequently asked questions

How our furniture repair service works and questions you may have as a consumer

Furniture Care

Independent inspection service

For furniture consumers who need a repair

For retailers and manufacturers

Our Service Technicians can meet all your furniture inspection and repair needs

Reporting suite

Warehouse services

Furniture Inspection and repair

Office Furniture Inspection and repair

We can carry out repairs on all types of office furniture

Frequently asked questions

Furniture repair videos

See our selection of videos showing how our experts carry out repairs

Upholstery repairs

See how our experts restitch upholstery

Scratch repairs

Bringing a cabinet 'back-to-new'

Paint repairs

Undertaking a paint repair to a wardrobe

Leather repairs

How our experts repair leather upholstery

Gold Certification

Our Gold Product and Installation Certification will help you stand out from the competition

FIRA International Gold certification holders

Furniture Product Certification, Furniture Installation Certification, FIRA Gold

Furniture Design Toolkit for Domestic Furniture

Guide to assist designers and manufacturers of bedroom, living room, dining room and home office furniture

Furniture Design Toolkit - Office and Contract Furniture

Guide to assist designers and manufacturers of office and contract furniture

Kitchen Layout Design Guide

Guide to assist designers and manufacturers across the kitchen sector

Implications of providing office/contract chairs for employees who are working at home

Clarification from the OPSS (Office for Product Safety Standards) via the Hertfordshire Trading Standards Office (TS), t...

A review into the validity of interface pressure mapping to assess perceived comfort: Guidelines for...

Can pressure mapping be used as a tool to assess comfort?

Flammability