Flammability

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New Flam Regs - OPSS Publish Policy Paper

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The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations Amendment 2025

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Update on the new proposed 'Fire Safety of Domestic Upholstered Furniture Regulations'

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Research Association members respond to Government Flammability Regulations Consultation

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Flammability Regulations Consultation Update – OPSS responds to questions

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Important update: UK domestic flammability regulations consultation is now live

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Flammability Checklist for Products Guidance now available for members

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Flammability technical forum documents now available

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New Flammability Tracker Template available to members

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'Characteristics of modern domestic fire scenarios'

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

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The Irish Fire Safety Regulations for Upholstered Furniture Update

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FIRA and Trading Standards confirm flammability requirements for office work chairs used in a domestic environment

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

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Meeting the requirements of the Irish Fire Safety Regulations

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

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The 'why' and 'how' of flammability testing for domestic and contract Furniture’ playback

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Webinar: Demystifying the flammability regulations

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UK / Ireland flammability regulations clarification

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Fire safety of contract seating in domestic settings - News - The Furniture Industry Research Association - Feb -2021

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Clarifications from Trading Standards regarding contract chairs in a domestic environment

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New approach …to the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 2021

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Fire safety of contract seating in domestic settings - News - The Furniture Industry Research Association - Jan- 2021

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Contract flammability regulations are the fifth and final training session for members

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Consumer attitudes to fire safety information on furniture

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Domestic flammability regulations are the focus of a new training session

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Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 as amended

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Implications of providing office/contract chairs for employees who are working at home

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Interim enforcement policy for mattresses and mattress pads

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California AB2998 and ASTM E05 Fire Committee

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Furniture Fire Safety​

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Westbridge recognised as ‘certified company’ under fire compliance scheme

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Whitemeadow achieve ‘Certified Company’ status under compliance scheme

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ACL 2002 LTD gain ‘Certified Company’ status under fire compliance scheme

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Mobus first fabric supplier to gain ‘Certified Company’ status under compliance scheme

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Interim policy for mattresses and mattress pads

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Buoyant Upholstery gain ‘Certified Company’ status under fire compliance scheme

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Lebus Upholstery become first independent manufacturer to gain ‘Certified Company’ status under fire compliance scheme

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DFS gain further ‘Certified Company’ status under upholstery compliance scheme

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New 'Compliance Scheme for the Fire Performance of Upholstered Furniture'

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DFS gain ‘Certified Company’ status under new fire compliance scheme

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Advances in the substitution of Hazardous Flame Retardants In Home Textiles

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ScS first UK retailer to achieve Certified Company status under new FIRA Compliance Scheme

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European Chemical Agency calls for evidence on flame retardants used in polyurethane foams

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The use of fire retardants

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​​Consultation on updating Furniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations

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Government update on the revision of the UK furniture flammability regulations

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​Report into current and alternative flame retardant technologies for furniture and furnishings

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How do flame retardant chemicals impact on recycling furniture?

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BFC Proposal for updating UK Flammability Regulations - June 2017

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Introduction to the Domestic Flammability Regulations Training

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Current and Alternative Flame Retardants for Upholstered Furniture

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Contract Flammability Guide: Fire Safety of Furniture and Furnishings in the Non-domestic Sectors

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Flammability Guide: Fire Safety of Furniture and Furnishings in the Home

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Flammability Testing: Best Practice Guide (FRQG)

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The potential impact of flame retardants on the 'end of life' of upholstered furniture and furnishings

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BS 7176 compliance: Guide for manufacturers seeking to claim compliance

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FIRA Compliance Scheme for the Fire Performance of Upholstered Furniture

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Compliance Scheme benefits for retailers

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How to join the FIRA Flammability Compliance Scheme

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Compliance Scheme benefits for manufacturers

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Introduction to Fire Safety of Furniture and Furnishings in the Contract Sector Training

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Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating: Fire Safety of Office Work Chairs in Domestic Environments

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Flammability Tracker Template

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Flammability Checklist for Products Guidance

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Implications of providing office/contract chairs for employees who are working at home