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
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Government consults on extended producer responsibility for packaging
Proposals will remove the current chain of custody responsibilities and impose a single charge on the packaging producer, including requirements for mandatory labelling and recycling targets
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Our latest publication is centred on alternative packaging
The Government are taking a stronger focus on the environment and sustainability with an emphasis on packaging and recycling
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Government consults on waste prevention programme
It's estimated 2.5% of waste from UK households is furniture (including carpets) and the industry is responsible for 1% of the UK’s Carbon Footprint
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'Guide to Regulations for electrical accessories incorporated into furniture' - updated
This updated guide to the Regulations includes amendments related to Brexit and associated legislation changes including the UKCA mark
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ECHA consults on new additions to the SVHC list
Eight possible new additions to the Substances of Very High Concern List
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The 'why' and 'how' of flammability testing for domestic and contract Furniture’ playback
Replay available to all members via our service provider, FIRA International
New Research Association Council appointments
Joanna Knight joins the Council, Sam Brown appointed Company Secretary
