WELCOME TO THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONMEMBERSHIPKNOWLEDGE AND STANDARDSNEWSTRAINING & EVENTSCONSUMER GUIDESALL KNOWLEDGE 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. STANDARDS - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating - Fire safety of office work chairs in domestic environments. In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios. 26th May, 2021 Flammability.

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All knowledge. Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract and non-domestic sectors - a guide to the UK requirements. Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home - A Guide to the UK Regulations. The potential impact of flame retardants on the 'end

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FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE HOME REGULATIONS Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home A Guide to the UK Regulations Contents Contents 1.0 Introduction 1 2.0 Definitions 2 3.0 Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (amended 1989 and 1993) 3 3.1 Summary of the Regulations 3

FLAMMABILITY

Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating - Fire safety of office work chairs in domestic environments. In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios. 26th May, 2021 Flammability. UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE SUPPLIED TO ROI MUST NOW MEET IRISH We have now been advised by the Irish Government Department for Enterprise, Trade and Employment that following conversations with the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, it is no longer possible for UK Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended) to be recognised as complying with the Irish Regulations SI 316/1995 as we are no longer a WELCOME TO THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONMEMBERSHIPKNOWLEDGE AND STANDARDSNEWSTRAINING & EVENTSCONSUMER GUIDESALL KNOWLEDGE 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. STANDARDS - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating - Fire safety of office work chairs in domestic environments. In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios. 26th May, 2021 Flammability.

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All knowledge. Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract and non-domestic sectors - a guide to the UK requirements. Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home - A Guide to the UK Regulations. The potential impact of flame retardants on the 'end

of

FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE HOME REGULATIONS Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home A Guide to the UK Regulations Contents Contents 1.0 Introduction 1 2.0 Definitions 2 3.0 Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (amended 1989 and 1993) 3 3.1 Summary of the Regulations 3

FLAMMABILITY

Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating - Fire safety of office work chairs in domestic environments. In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios. 26th May, 2021 Flammability. UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE SUPPLIED TO ROI MUST NOW MEET IRISH We have now been advised by the Irish Government Department for Enterprise, Trade and Employment that following conversations with the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, it is no longer possible for UK Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended) to be recognised as complying with the Irish Regulations SI 316/1995 as we are no longer a STANDARDS - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating - Fire safety of office work chairs in domestic environments. In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios. 26th May, 2021 Flammability. CONTACT US - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION If you are a member, or have a query about membership then please use the form below to contact us, or call the team on +44 (0)1438 777 700. However, if you are a non-member and have a technical query or a question regarding testing you need to contact our service provider, FIRA International.If you're a member of the public who requires a furniture inspection / repair click here to contact THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Domestic flammability regulations are the focus of a new training session. News. Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 as amended. News. Implications of providing office/contract chairs for employees who are working at home. News. Interim enforcement policy for

REGULATIONS

Introduction to fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract sector training. Recorded training providing a high level overview of the contract flammability regulations. THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION COUNCIL The Furniture Industry Research Association meet quarterly to represent the membership and ensure research funds are spent in the most effective way. If you're interested in joining the Council and shaping the work of the Research Association, further details of roles and commitments are available via info@fira.co.uk. BREXIT - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION UKCA & UKNI marking guidance. 36 page guide to support members in navigating the new Great Britain and Northern Ireland Conformity Assessment Marks. 7th December, 2020 BREXIT. NEW EUROPEAN STANDARD FOR CHILDCARE FURNITURE PUBLISHED A new European standard for Cribs and cradles has been published: BS EN 1130: 2019 Children’s furniture. Cribs. Safety requirements and

test methods.

MATTRESS BUYING GUIDE Mattress buying guide. The quality of our sleep affects how we feel each day from overall energy to posture. If we get the suggested 8 hours sleep a night, we will spend approximately a third of our lives in bed. This is why a mattress is one of the most important investments you can make and it is crucial to find the right mattress

to suit you.

THE FURNITURE RETAIL QUALITY GROUP BEST PRACTICE GUIDE 3 © FIRA International Ltd 2011 FIRA/FRQG F0001: 2011 CONTENTS 1.

INTRODUCTION .. 4

OF THE UK FURNITURE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY Foreword 03 Competitiveness of the UK furniture manufacturing industry. 2010 I am delighted to provide the foreword for this report on the competitiveness of the UK furniture manufacturing industry. WELCOME TO THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONMEMBERSHIPKNOWLEDGE AND STANDARDSNEWSTRAINING & EVENTSCONSUMER GUIDESALL KNOWLEDGE 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. STANDARDS - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating - Fire safety of office work chairs in domestic environments. In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios. 26th May, 2021 Flammability.

ALL KNOWLEDGE

All knowledge. Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract and non-domestic sectors - a guide to the UK requirements. Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home - A Guide to the UK Regulations. The potential impact of flame retardants on the 'end

of

FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE HOME REGULATIONS Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home A Guide to the UK Regulations Contents Contents 1.0 Introduction 1 2.0 Definitions 2 3.0 Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (amended 1989 and 1993) 3 3.1 Summary of the Regulations 3

FLAMMABILITY

Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating - Fire safety of office work chairs in domestic environments. In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios. 26th May, 2021 Flammability. UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE SUPPLIED TO ROI MUST NOW MEET IRISH We have now been advised by the Irish Government Department for Enterprise, Trade and Employment that following conversations with the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, it is no longer possible for UK Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended) to be recognised as complying with the Irish Regulations SI 316/1995 as we are no longer a WELCOME TO THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONMEMBERSHIPKNOWLEDGE AND STANDARDSNEWSTRAINING & EVENTSCONSUMER GUIDESALL KNOWLEDGE 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. STANDARDS - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating - Fire safety of office work chairs in domestic environments. In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios. 26th May, 2021 Flammability.

ALL KNOWLEDGE

All knowledge. Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract and non-domestic sectors - a guide to the UK requirements. Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home - A Guide to the UK Regulations. The potential impact of flame retardants on the 'end

of

FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE HOME REGULATIONS Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home A Guide to the UK Regulations Contents Contents 1.0 Introduction 1 2.0 Definitions 2 3.0 Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (amended 1989 and 1993) 3 3.1 Summary of the Regulations 3

FLAMMABILITY

Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating - Fire safety of office work chairs in domestic environments. In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios. 26th May, 2021 Flammability. UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE SUPPLIED TO ROI MUST NOW MEET IRISH We have now been advised by the Irish Government Department for Enterprise, Trade and Employment that following conversations with the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, it is no longer possible for UK Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended) to be recognised as complying with the Irish Regulations SI 316/1995 as we are no longer a STANDARDS - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating - Fire safety of office work chairs in domestic environments. In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios. 26th May, 2021 Flammability. CONTACT US - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION If you are a member, or have a query about membership then please use the form below to contact us, or call the team on +44 (0)1438 777 700. However, if you are a non-member and have a technical query or a question regarding testing you need to contact our service provider, FIRA International.If you're a member of the public who requires a furniture inspection / repair click here to contact THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Domestic flammability regulations are the focus of a new training session. News. Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 as amended. News. Implications of providing office/contract chairs for employees who are working at home. News. Interim enforcement policy for

REGULATIONS

Introduction to fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract sector training. Recorded training providing a high level overview of the contract flammability regulations. THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION COUNCIL The Furniture Industry Research Association meet quarterly to represent the membership and ensure research funds are spent in the most effective way. If you're interested in joining the Council and shaping the work of the Research Association, further details of roles and commitments are available via info@fira.co.uk. BREXIT - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION UKCA & UKNI marking guidance. 36 page guide to support members in navigating the new Great Britain and Northern Ireland Conformity Assessment Marks. 7th December, 2020 BREXIT. NEW EUROPEAN STANDARD FOR CHILDCARE FURNITURE PUBLISHED A new European standard for Cribs and cradles has been published: BS EN 1130: 2019 Children’s furniture. Cribs. Safety requirements and

test methods.

MATTRESS BUYING GUIDE Mattress buying guide. The quality of our sleep affects how we feel each day from overall energy to posture. If we get the suggested 8 hours sleep a night, we will spend approximately a third of our lives in bed. This is why a mattress is one of the most important investments you can make and it is crucial to find the right mattress

to suit you.

THE FURNITURE RETAIL QUALITY GROUP BEST PRACTICE GUIDE 3 © FIRA International Ltd 2011 FIRA/FRQG F0001: 2011 CONTENTS 1.

INTRODUCTION .. 4

OF THE UK FURNITURE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY Foreword 03 Competitiveness of the UK furniture manufacturing industry. 2010 I am delighted to provide the foreword for this report on the competitiveness of the UK furniture manufacturing industry. WELCOME TO THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONMEMBERSHIPKNOWLEDGE AND STANDARDSNEWSTRAINING & EVENTSCONSUMER GUIDESALL KNOWLEDGE 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. STANDARDS - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating - Fire safety of office work chairs in domestic environments. In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios. 26th May, 2021 Flammability. BREXIT - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION UKCA & UKNI marking guidance. 36 page guide to support members in navigating the new Great Britain and Northern Ireland Conformity Assessment Marks. 7th December, 2020 BREXIT. THE GENERAL PRODUCT SAFETY DIRECTIVE, FURNITURE INDUSTRY The General Product Safety Directive, furniture industry guide to legislation At a glance: This 43 page guide aims to give an understanding the scope of the General Product Safety Directive

(GPSD).

FIRE SAFETY OF FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE HOME Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home - A Guide to the UK Regulations At a glance: The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (amended 1989, 1993 and 2010) are UK law and are designed to ensure that upholstery components and composites used for furniture supplied in the UK meet specified ignition resistance

levels.

WELCOME TO THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONMEMBERSHIPKNOWLEDGE AND STANDARDSNEWSTRAINING & EVENTSCONSUMER GUIDESALL KNOWLEDGE 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. STANDARDS - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating - Fire safety of office work chairs in domestic environments. In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios. 26th May, 2021 Flammability. BREXIT - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION UKCA & UKNI marking guidance. 36 page guide to support members in navigating the new Great Britain and Northern Ireland Conformity Assessment Marks. 7th December, 2020 BREXIT. THE GENERAL PRODUCT SAFETY DIRECTIVE, FURNITURE INDUSTRY The General Product Safety Directive, furniture industry guide to legislation At a glance: This 43 page guide aims to give an understanding the scope of the General Product Safety Directive

(GPSD).

FIRE SAFETY OF FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE HOME Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home - A Guide to the UK Regulations At a glance: The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (amended 1989, 1993 and 2010) are UK law and are designed to ensure that upholstery components and composites used for furniture supplied in the UK meet specified ignition resistance

levels.

STANDARDS - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating - Fire safety of office work chairs in domestic environments. In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios. 26th May, 2021 Flammability.

ALL KNOWLEDGE

All knowledge. Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract and non-domestic sectors - a guide to the UK requirements. Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home - A Guide to the UK Regulations. The potential impact of flame retardants on the 'end

of

REGULATIONS

Introduction to fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract sector training. Recorded training providing a high level overview of the contract flammability regulations. FIRE SAFETY OF FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE HOME Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home - A Guide to the UK Regulations At a glance: The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (amended 1989, 1993 and 2010) are UK law and are designed to ensure that upholstery components and composites used for furniture supplied in the UK meet specified ignition resistance

levels.

ERGONOMIC HOME WORKING Ergonomic home working – Guides for Employers and Employees. As more people are working from home on a regular or permanent basis, setting up an ergonomic workspace in the home is more important than ever. GUIDE TO ALTERNATIVE PACKAGING AND SUSTAINABILITY Restricted Content. Restricted content for Research Association members only - Login to view. If your company is a Member and you need a login please click here. Non-members can purchase a copy here (via the BM TRADA bookshop), or become a member and access free of charge. Restricted content - Research Association Members only - login to view If your company is a Member and you need a login FIRE SAFETY OF FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE CONTRACT Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract and non-domestic sectors - a guide to the UK requirements At a glance: The fire safety of upholstered furniture FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE HOME REGULATIONS Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home A Guide to the UK Regulations 1 Introduction 1.0 Back to contents page The number of UK fire-related deaths in the home showed an increasing trend from the 1960s to the late 1980s. FURNITURE AND THE MEDICAL DEVICES DIRECTIVE (MDD) 93/42 Furniture and the Medical Devices Directive (MDD) 93/42/EEC - Guidance and CE marking requirements. At a glance: The Medical Devices Directive (MDD) has an extremely broad remit, and covers all products/equipment intended by the manufacturer to be used to diagnose, prevent, monitor, treat, alleviate, compensate for and/or control a disease, injury, handicap, physiological process or

conception.

IMPLICATIONS OF PROVIDING OFFICE/CONTRACT CHAIRS FOR Implications of providing office/contract chairs for employees who are working at home. On behalf of its members, the Furniture Industry Research Association has sought clarification from the OPSS (Office for Product Safety Standards) via the Hertfordshire Trading Standards Office (TS), to determine if the office chairs in use in the home environment are required to comply with the UK’s WELCOME TO THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONMEMBERSHIPKNOWLEDGE AND STANDARDSNEWSTRAINING & EVENTSCONSUMER GUIDESALL KNOWLEDGE 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. STANDARDS - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating - Fire safety of office work chairs in domestic environments. In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios. 26th May, 2021 Flammability. BREXIT - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION UKCA & UKNI marking guidance. 36 page guide to support members in navigating the new Great Britain and Northern Ireland Conformity Assessment Marks. 7th December, 2020 BREXIT. THE GENERAL PRODUCT SAFETY DIRECTIVE, FURNITURE INDUSTRY The General Product Safety Directive, furniture industry guide to legislation At a glance: This 43 page guide aims to give an understanding the scope of the General Product Safety Directive

(GPSD).

FIRE SAFETY OF FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE HOME Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home - A Guide to the UK Regulations At a glance: The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (amended 1989, 1993 and 2010) are UK law and are designed to ensure that upholstery components and composites used for furniture supplied in the UK meet specified ignition resistance

levels.

CLUB GREEN MEMBERS MANUAL Restricted Content. Restricted content available to FIRA International Club Green Members only, Login in to view If your company is a Club Green Member and you need a login please email marketing@fira.co.uk WELCOME TO THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONMEMBERSHIPKNOWLEDGE AND STANDARDSNEWSTRAINING & EVENTSCONSUMER GUIDESALL KNOWLEDGE 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. STANDARDS - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating - Fire safety of office work chairs in domestic environments. In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios. 26th May, 2021 Flammability. BREXIT - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION UKCA & UKNI marking guidance. 36 page guide to support members in navigating the new Great Britain and Northern Ireland Conformity Assessment Marks. 7th December, 2020 BREXIT. THE GENERAL PRODUCT SAFETY DIRECTIVE, FURNITURE INDUSTRY The General Product Safety Directive, furniture industry guide to legislation At a glance: This 43 page guide aims to give an understanding the scope of the General Product Safety Directive

(GPSD).

FIRE SAFETY OF FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE HOME Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home - A Guide to the UK Regulations At a glance: The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (amended 1989, 1993 and 2010) are UK law and are designed to ensure that upholstery components and composites used for furniture supplied in the UK meet specified ignition resistance

levels.

CLUB GREEN MEMBERS MANUAL Restricted Content. Restricted content available to FIRA International Club Green Members only, Login in to view If your company is a Club Green Member and you need a login please email marketing@fira.co.uk STANDARDS - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating - Fire safety of office work chairs in domestic environments. In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios. 26th May, 2021 Flammability.

ALL KNOWLEDGE

All knowledge. Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract and non-domestic sectors - a guide to the UK requirements. Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home - A Guide to the UK Regulations. The potential impact of flame retardants on the 'end

of

REGULATIONS

Introduction to fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract sector training. Recorded training providing a high level overview of the contract flammability regulations. FIRE SAFETY OF FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE HOME Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home - A Guide to the UK Regulations At a glance: The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (amended 1989, 1993 and 2010) are UK law and are designed to ensure that upholstery components and composites used for furniture supplied in the UK meet specified ignition resistance

levels.

ERGONOMIC HOME WORKING Ergonomic home working – Guides for Employers and Employees. As more people are working from home on a regular or permanent basis, setting up an ergonomic workspace in the home is more important than ever. GUIDE TO ALTERNATIVE PACKAGING AND SUSTAINABILITY Restricted Content. Restricted content for Research Association members only - Login to view. If your company is a Member and you need a login please click here. Non-members can purchase a copy here (via the BM TRADA bookshop), or become a member and access free of charge. Restricted content - Research Association Members only - login to view If your company is a Member and you need a login FIRE SAFETY OF FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE CONTRACT Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract and non-domestic sectors - a guide to the UK requirements At a glance: The fire safety of upholstered furniture FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE HOME REGULATIONS Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home A Guide to the UK Regulations 1 Introduction 1.0 Back to contents page The number of UK fire-related deaths in the home showed an increasing trend from the 1960s to the late 1980s. FURNITURE AND THE MEDICAL DEVICES DIRECTIVE (MDD) 93/42 Furniture and the Medical Devices Directive (MDD) 93/42/EEC - Guidance and CE marking requirements. At a glance: The Medical Devices Directive (MDD) has an extremely broad remit, and covers all products/equipment intended by the manufacturer to be used to diagnose, prevent, monitor, treat, alleviate, compensate for and/or control a disease, injury, handicap, physiological process or

conception.

IMPLICATIONS OF PROVIDING OFFICE/CONTRACT CHAIRS FOR Implications of providing office/contract chairs for employees who are working at home. On behalf of its members, the Furniture Industry Research Association has sought clarification from the OPSS (Office for Product Safety Standards) via the Hertfordshire Trading Standards Office (TS), to determine if the office chairs in use in the home environment are required to comply with the UK’s WELCOME TO THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONMEMBERSHIPKNOWLEDGE AND STANDARDSNEWSTRAINING & EVENTSCONSUMER GUIDESALL KNOWLEDGEMARKET RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONSCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONSERVICE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONTIRE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 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. NEWS - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Posted on 15th April, 2021. It's estimated 2.5% of waste from UK households is furniture (including carpets) and the industry is responsible for 1% of the UK’s Carbon Footprint. Continue reading. FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE HOME REGULATIONS Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home A Guide to the UK Regulations Contents Contents 1.0 Introduction 1 2.0 Definitions 2 3.0 Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (amended 1989 and 1993) 3 3.1 Summary of the Regulations 3

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All knowledge. Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract and non-domestic sectors - a guide to the UK requirements. Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home - A Guide to the UK Regulations. The potential impact of flame retardants on the 'end

of

BREXIT - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION UKCA & UKNI marking guidance. 36 page guide to support members in navigating the new Great Britain and Northern Ireland Conformity Assessment Marks. 7th December, 2020 BREXIT. MATTRESS BUYING GUIDE Mattress buying guide. The quality of our sleep affects how we feel each day from overall energy to posture. If we get the suggested 8 hours sleep a night, we will spend approximately a third of our lives in bed. This is why a mattress is one of the most important investments you can make and it is crucial to find the right mattress

to suit you.

THE GENERAL PRODUCT SAFETY DIRECTIVE, FURNITURE INDUSTRY The General Product Safety Directive, furniture industry guide to legislation At a glance: This 43 page guide aims to give an understanding the scope of the General Product Safety Directive

(GPSD).

AND FURNISHINGS IN THE CONTRACT AND NON-DOMESTIC SECTORS 2 Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract and non-domestic sectors A Guide to the UK requirements This Guide was compiled by the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) in collaboration with the Executive of the British Furniture

Confederation.

CLUB GREEN MEMBERS MANUAL Restricted Content. Restricted content available to FIRA International Club Green Members only, Login in to view If your company is a Club Green Member and you need a login please email marketing@fira.co.uk ISSUED BY UNITED KINGDOM ACCREDITATION SERVICE 0174 Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Schedule of Accreditation issued by United Kingdom Accreditation Service 2 Pine Trees, Chertsey Lane, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 3HR, UK WELCOME TO THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONMEMBERSHIPKNOWLEDGE AND STANDARDSNEWSTRAINING & EVENTSCONSUMER GUIDESALL KNOWLEDGEMARKET RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONSCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONSERVICE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONTIRE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 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. NEWS - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Posted on 15th April, 2021. It's estimated 2.5% of waste from UK households is furniture (including carpets) and the industry is responsible for 1% of the UK’s Carbon Footprint. Continue reading. FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE HOME REGULATIONS Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home A Guide to the UK Regulations Contents Contents 1.0 Introduction 1 2.0 Definitions 2 3.0 Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (amended 1989 and 1993) 3 3.1 Summary of the Regulations 3

ALL KNOWLEDGE

All knowledge. Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract and non-domestic sectors - a guide to the UK requirements. Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home - A Guide to the UK Regulations. The potential impact of flame retardants on the 'end

of

BREXIT - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION UKCA & UKNI marking guidance. 36 page guide to support members in navigating the new Great Britain and Northern Ireland Conformity Assessment Marks. 7th December, 2020 BREXIT. MATTRESS BUYING GUIDE Mattress buying guide. The quality of our sleep affects how we feel each day from overall energy to posture. If we get the suggested 8 hours sleep a night, we will spend approximately a third of our lives in bed. This is why a mattress is one of the most important investments you can make and it is crucial to find the right mattress

to suit you.

THE GENERAL PRODUCT SAFETY DIRECTIVE, FURNITURE INDUSTRY The General Product Safety Directive, furniture industry guide to legislation At a glance: This 43 page guide aims to give an understanding the scope of the General Product Safety Directive

(GPSD).

AND FURNISHINGS IN THE CONTRACT AND NON-DOMESTIC SECTORS 2 Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract and non-domestic sectors A Guide to the UK requirements This Guide was compiled by the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) in collaboration with the Executive of the British Furniture

Confederation.

CLUB GREEN MEMBERS MANUAL Restricted Content. Restricted content available to FIRA International Club Green Members only, Login in to view If your company is a Club Green Member and you need a login please email marketing@fira.co.uk ISSUED BY UNITED KINGDOM ACCREDITATION SERVICE 0174 Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Schedule of Accreditation issued by United Kingdom Accreditation Service 2 Pine Trees, Chertsey Lane, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 3HR, UK LOGIN - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Leading knowledge and research to the entire furniture supply chain.

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ERGONOMIC HOME WORKING Ergonomic home working – Guides for Employers and Employees. As more people are working from home on a regular or permanent basis, setting up an ergonomic workspace in the home is more important than ever. CONTACT US - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION If you are a member, or have a query about membership then please use the form below to contact us, or call the team on +44 (0)1438 777 700. However, if you are a non-member and have a technical query or a question regarding testing you need to contact our service provider, FIRA International.If you're a member of the public who requires a furniture inspection / repair click here to contact THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Electrical accessories incorporated into furniture for the GB market - a guide to the UK Regulations. Guide for furniture with electrical features, covering UK Regulations STANDARDS - THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION A meeting of CEN TC207 WG9, the working group tasked with producing test method standards for furniture recently met in Paris. The main topic of the meeting, chaired by FIRA International’s General Manager, Phil Reynolds, was to discuss comments on the revision of the European Stability standard EN 1022 Furniture. Seating. FIRE SAFETY OF FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE HOME Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home - A Guide to the UK Regulations At a glance: The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (amended 1989, 1993 and 2010) are UK law and are designed to ensure that upholstery components and composites used for furniture supplied in the UK meet specified ignition resistance

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FIRE SAFETY OF FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS IN THE CONTRACT Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract and non-domestic sectors - a guide to the UK requirements At a glance: The fire safety of upholstered furniture A STUDY INTO THE FEASIBILITY OF BENCHMARKING CARBON 05 Benchmarking carbon footprints of furniture products 18.0 References 49 17.0 Conclusions 47 16.0 Advice to specifiers 46 15.0 Advice to manufacturers 45 14.0 Feasibility of benchmarking of THE FURNITURE RETAIL QUALITY GROUP BEST PRACTICE GUIDE 3 © FIRA International Ltd 2011 FIRA/FRQG F0001: 2011 CONTENTS 1.

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