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THE FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS (FIRE) (SAFETY) REGULATIONS

The Regulations cover domestic upholstered furniture, furnishings, mattresses and other products containing upholstery and must comply with the following tests, each of which measure the flame retardant properties of the furnishings:

(1) Cigarette test (2) Match test (3) Ignitability test

Furniture manufactured before 1 January 1950 including period or antique furniture is exempt from the Regulations. furnishings manufactured in the UK and purchased after 1988 would probably comply with the Regulations. Furniture and