Flammability

In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios

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

Results from The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) research

Recorded training to help you understand the fire safety regulations for household furniture

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 Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFFSR-1988 Regulations) in circumstances where they have already been tested to BS 7176: 2008 + A1; 2011

California regulation prohibiting flame retardant chemicals in upholstered furniture

Specification for resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture for non-domestic seating

The new Compliance Scheme has been in operation for a month, and the first two companies to gain Certified Company status are confirmed as retailers ScS and DFS. We're also hosting an event with Hertfordshire Trading Standards on 8 February so those from across the furniture supply chain can learn more about the new scheme.

The European Chemical Agency (ECHA), with support from the Danish EPA, has recently published a draft screening report which has identified potential risks to children from exposure to the flame retardants used in polyurethane foams.