Welcome to the Furniture Industry Research Association
Supporting the entire furniture supply chain
The Furniture Industry Research Association supports the entire furniture supply chain, across all sectors. Hundreds of members already benefit from access to unrivalled knowledge, helping to keep them informed and providing guidance on compliance.
Membership is open to all, with different types of membership for retailers, manufacturers and international organisations. By joining you will be supporting research and highlighting your company's commitment to raising standards across the furniture industry.
Further benefits include preferential rates on solutions offered by our service provider, FIRA International.
Latest news
FIRA’s Levent Caglar Granted Freedom of the City of London
And appointed liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers
Research Association Release Lean Training Toolkit Part 7 - Problem Solving
This Lean training provides structured tools and techniques to identify the true root cause of a problem
British Furniture Confederation Launch New 'Plan for Growth'
The plan focuses on skills and education, trade and exports, standards and regulations, the environment and the circular economy
All Party Parliamentary Furniture Industry Group Appoints New Chair
Adam Thompson, MP for Erewash, has been appointed as the new Chair
Research Association Council Updates
Three new Council members confirmed
Standards Update for Members - March 2025
All the latest updates on standards and regulations are covered in this comprehensive report
Research Association Expands Lean Training Toolkit
Part 6 focuses on Set-up Reduction, which aims to minimise the time and resources needed to switch from one product or process to another
Prepare Your Business for 2025’s New Recycling Waste Legislation
On the 31st of March 2025, new recycling legislation for businesses will come into effect across England
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Carbon Footprint Calculator Template - 2024 Factors
Tool for furniture businesses to calculate emissions from owned sources and purchased electricity
An Exploration of Educational Furniture Procurement
Pilot Study to understand the factors influencing the procurement process for educational furniture. The research identi...
Standards and Regulatory Update December 2024
Including updates to furniture standards, new standards in development, and the latest on furniture industry-related reg...
EU General Product Safety Regulation - Guide for the Furniture Industry
This guide will help companies understand the EU (including Northern Ireland) GPSR, including the types of furniture pro...
GB General Product Safety Regulation - Guide for the Furniture Industry
This guide will help companies understand the GPSR in Great Britain, including furniture products covered by the Regulat...
Standards and Regulatory Update September 2024
Including updates to furniture standards, new standards in development, and the latest on furniture industry-related reg...
Standards and Regulatory Update June 2024
Including updates to furniture standards, new standards in development, and the latest on furniture industry-related reg...
UK Timber Regulation Guidance and Template V3
To help you understand your obligations under UKTR and demonstrate compliance
UKCA Labelling Guidance and Template
Understand your UKCA marking obligations and demonstrate traceability
Statistics Digest for the Furniture Industry 2023
Includes statistics on furniture manufacturing, consumer spend, furniture and furnishings retail and international trade...
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 5 - 7 Measures of Quality, Cost and Delivery
This resource contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the '7 Me...
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 4 - Standardised Work
This Lean training providing tools and techniques to establish standards for work procedures, stabilise processes, and e...
Sustainability Challenges and Opportunities in the Furniture Industry
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 3 - Visual Management
This resource contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the 'Visu...
Insight into Standards
Guide to help companies in the furniture industry understand how standards are made, and how to get involved in the stan...
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 2 - 7 Wastes
This resource contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the '7 Wa...
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 1 - 5C Workplace Organisation
This Part 1 focuses on 5C Workplace Organisation, providing structured tools and techniques to establish standards and i...
Social and Ethical Audit Guidance and Checklist
Guidance for the furniture industry on how to conduct a social and ethical audit, including key questions and evidence n...
Upholstered Furniture Design Brief Template
Business template to support furniture buyers, retailers and upholstery manufacturers in developing detailed design brie...
Mattress Specification Template
Template to help mattress manufacturers develop their own detailed specification sheets
Flammability Checklist for Products Guidance
Checklist to help companies identify that products have the correct test certification to comply with the UK Flammabilit...
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Statistics Digest 2023
See our analysis of the latest available data on furniture manufacturing, consumer spending, furniture and furnishings retail, and international trade
Business Templates
Business support templates covering a broad range of topics including flammability tracker, carbon footprinting, sustainability KPI tracker, space planning, UKCA marking, biocides and more
Search the standards database
Comprehensive database of all current standards, search by standard number or product type
FIRA Bookshop
Browse our new online Bookshop where you will find all our technical reports, guides and templates created by industry experts to support your business
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