Is Our Furniture Still Safe?

The UK has some of the strictest furniture fire safety regulations in the world, but are they still fit for purpose?

For decades, upholsterers and manufacturers have relied on chemical flame retardants to meet open flame testing requirements. Now, growing evidence around their impact on human health and the environment is raising serious questions.

With proposed reforms set to shift toward smoulder testing and reduce reliance on harmful chemicals, the future of upholstery could look very different.

Here’s what every upholsterer needs to know.