New Approach …to the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations
Fourth in a series of newsletters from OPSS is now available
14th January, 2022
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Articles tagged ‘Flammability ’
OPSS survey - understanding the impact of the new approach FFRs
The results of the survey will strengthen OPSS's evidence base and help to refine the proposals for the policy
7th September, 2021
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Update on fire safety of contract seating in domestic settings
Establishing clear furniture fire safety guidelines that can be applied to office chairs used in the home
21st January, 2021
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Fire safety of contract seating in domestic settings
We've set up a cross sector steering group to establish clear guidelines that can be applied to office chairs used in the home
7th January, 2021
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Contract flammability regulations are the fifth and final training session for members
Gives high level overview of the regs and address some of the main queries
3rd December, 2020
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Consumer attitudes to fire safety information on furniture
Results from The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) research
2nd October, 2020
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Domestic flammability regulations are the focus of a new training session
Includes requirements, responsibilities, testing and labelling
25th September, 2020
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Implications of providing office/contract chairs for employees who are working at home
Clarification from OPSS: do office chairs in the home need to comply with the FFFSR if they've been tested to BS 7176: 2008 + A1; 2011.
10th July, 2020
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UK furniture fire safety regulations – revision process commences
OPSS outlined its aims of maintaining (or increasing) the current level of fire safety
24th February, 2020
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