UK / Ireland flammability regulations clarification

Upholstered furniture that meets UK fire safety regulations will continue to be accepted in Ireland post Brexit

16th February, 2021 News

Upholstered furniture supplied to ROI must now meet Irish regulations, not UK regulations

This is a change in advice previously received and must be implemented with immediate effect

23rd April, 2021 News

New Approach … to the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations

As part of the review of the UK domestic flammability regulations, OPSS share updates on the project

26th May, 2021 News

Work from home resources

As advice once again turns to home working, access our guides to support you and your employees

10th December, 2021 News

'Characteristics of modern domestic fire scenarios'

This forms part of the current review into the UK domestic flammability regulations

8th June, 2022 News

Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 1 - 5C Workplace Organisation

This resource provides all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the Lean concept of '5C Workplace Organisation' with a team of employees

17th August, 2023 Information

New EU GPSR Guide for the Furniture Industry Now Available

To help furniture companies exporting products to the EU market (including NI) understand the new EU General Product Safety Regulations that differ from those in Great Britain

10th December, 2024 News