New Flam Regs - OPSS Publish Policy Paper
See the next steps the Government is taking in the review of the flammability regulations
22nd January, 2025
News
Articles tagged ‘Fire’
The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations Amendment 2025
The government is taking immediate action to amend the regulations
22nd January, 2025
News
Update on the new proposed 'Fire Safety of Domestic Upholstered Furniture Regulations'
Impact following the dissolution of Parliament
20th June, 2024
News
Research Association members respond to Government Flammability Regulations Consultation
Collective member feedback on the 19 questions raised in the Government consultation
20th October, 2023
News
Flammability Regulations Consultation Update – OPSS responds to questions
Answers from Government regarding questions raised by members at our Flammability Consultation Forums
19th October, 2023
News
Furniture Fire Safety
Key point: upholstered furniture has a significant impact on domestic house fires
27th November, 2019
News
BFC Proposal for updating UK Flammability Regulations - June 2017
Summary of the British Furniture Confederation’s Proposed Revision of Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations
30th June, 2017
Flammability
Introduction to the Domestic Flammability Regulations Training
Recorded training to help you understand the fire safety regulations for household furniture
24th September, 2020
Flammability
Current and Alternative Flame Retardants for Upholstered Furniture
The use of flame retardants in furniture and furnishings is of great significance, especially in the UK, where fire safety of upholstery is governed by national legislation. The potential toxicity of some flame retardants has been cause for concern which prompted FIRA to investigate the state of the art and to answer some key questions being asked by the furniture industry.
30th July, 2015
Flammability
