Regulations

EU General Product Safety Regulation - Guide for the Furniture Industry

This guide will help furniture manufacturers and retailers exporting products to the EU market (including NI) understand the EU General Product Safety Regulations (EU) 2023/988, effective December 13, 2024. This new EU Regulation differs from GB, and different rules apply

10th December, 2024 Regulations

Biocidal Products Regulation Guide

This guide will help companies in the furniture industry, particularly the kitchen, office, bedding, children's or healthcare sectors, understand their responsibilities under the Biocidal Products Regulations (BPR) Regulation (EU) 528/2012 and how to comply

5th February, 2019 Regulations

What do I need to know to sell highchairs in the UK?

Summary of highchair testing and specification requirements taking account of the current standards and possible introduction of a European standard.

29th September, 2017 Information

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

REACH Guide 2017 (Archived)

This guide is designed to give a general introduction to REACH awareness and user obligations

26th January, 2017 Sustainability

Cable Management Systems: Understanding BS 6396

Guide to help you understand the requirements for electrical systems in office and educational furniture

22nd October, 2015 Regulations

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

This guide intends to clarify the regulations and explain the requirements for non-domestic furniture and furnishings, outline testing requirements and clarify end-use requirements

26th November, 2011 Flammability