In recent days in the media, concerns have been aired about the effectiveness of the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (safety) Regulations 1988, as amended (FFFSR) – and also regarding flame retardant chemicals used in upholstered furniture and beds. The British...
More than 30 furniture industry leaders – including senior executives from Hypnos, Silentnight, Dreams, Marks & Spencer, Furniture Village, Steinhoff, QFC and Parker Knoll – joined MPs and...
Representatives from the British Furniture Confederation (BFC) recently met with Civil Servants from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to ensure the furniture industry’s needs are fully represented in Brexit negotiations. The BFC was invited...
Last week, stories of ‘exploding’ glass topped tables hit the tabloids. The coverage obviously caused consternation for consumers owning or considering buying such items. All glass topped tables are required by law to meet the UK’s General Product Safety Regulations....
The British Furniture Confederation is hoping to kick start the stalled review of Britain’s flam regs with a proposal it believes offers the industry an optimal solution. In an effort to get the government’s review process – the first in nearly 30 years – back on...
