HOW CAN YOU HELP
URGENT Deadline 23rd June 2026
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
The Office for Product and Safety standards has just launched a public consultation on amended plans to
reform the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. This consultation follows the policy paper published in January 2025 and reflects the outputs of our stakeholder engagement and a comprehensive review of our evidence base. The Government is now seeking your views
on these proposed reforms.
The consultation will be open for 12 weeks, closing on 23 June 2026 and the consultation document is available to view here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/product-regulation-fire-
safety-of-domestic-upholstered-furniture Following the consultation period, the Government will review the submissions received and publish a response that will set out a timeline
and a roadmap to implementing the reforms.
PLEASE RESPOND TO THE CONSULTATION HERE
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Spread the word
Visit and share our website. Follow us on Instagram @furniture_toxicbylaw - every follow helps amplify our message and reach new people. Encourage others to speak up - the more people who join in, the stronger our collective voice becomes.
Together we can create real momentum and bring this conversation to a wider audience.
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As an upholsterer protect yourself
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Tell your GP
If you experience any commonly reported health issues - from itchy skin and weeping eyes to breathing problems, chest pain, exhaustion, autoimmune conditions, or fertility concerns - PLEASE make sure you tell your doctor that you are an upholsterer and clearly explain your level of exposure.
Creating a medical record is vital. A documented paper trail helps demonstrate the real human harm being caused.
WE CALL UPON THE UK GOVERNMENT TO:
STOP
The requirement for the 'open flame' test which is almost impossible to pass without Chemical Flame Retardants
SWITCH
To harmonise our furniture fire safety regulations with the European General Product Safety Regulations
where a 'smouldering cigarette' test is used
We'll keep you informed on developments of fire safety