Annual Reports
EFIC Annual Report 2023
In 2023, our focus was on several EU circular economy initiatives, in particular the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which is expected to prioritise furniture among other product groups.
Our industry can already today demonstrate a range of best practices and is progressively developing circular business models. We look forward to contributing to making sustainable products the norm in the EU and to engaging with EU institutions in the next steps and in view of the development of product specific legislation affecting the furniture sector.
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EFIC Annual Report 2021
​2021 was marked by the difficulties brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, nevertheless, the industry saw an increase in demand in many segments over 2021. During these challenging times, EFIC members always stood closely together.
The European policy agenda is growing, with many initiatives aimed at making industries more circular and digitised. The furniture industry is well suited for a transition to a more circular economy, especially looking at one of main raw materials used in the industry, which is climate neutral: wood.
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In this annual report you will find an non-exhaustive overview of EFIC advocacy activities over 2021.
EFIC Annual Report 2020
2020 was a challenging year for the European furniture industries due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. In these times of uncertainty, members saw the importance of EFIC to speak with one voice towards the European institutions and to provide a platform for regular exchanges on the situation at national level.
On a policy level, circular economy initiatives drove the EFIC agenda. EFIC was also involved in standardisation activities for motorized furniture, international trade, market access and intellectual property rights, social dialogue and efforts around removing toxic flame retardants from furniture manufacturing.
Moving forward and looking at 2021 and beyond, the priority will be addressing and solving the implications of the coronavirus pandemic. This will be an important basis for a thriving industry that can transition to a more circular economy and drive the digital and green transformation.
EFIC Annual Report 2019
2019 was an active and productive year for EFIC. New members joined, the European elections were closely monitored and our Working Groups made great progress on Circular Economy, standardisation, market access cases and Social Dialogue initiatives. The Alliance of Flame Retardant Free Furniture, hosted by EFIC, was active, too, in advocating for the removal of toxic flame retardants from furniture and for a harmonisation of flammability standards across Europe.
