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UK Furniture Fire Safety Compliance

A practical guide to UK Furniture Fire Safety Compliance for furniture sold in the United Kingdom: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Domestic upholstered furniture and furnishings; Fillings, cover fabrics, and covers sold separately

Authority

UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

Legal basis

Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 as amended

Local representative

The UK importer or manufacturer is responsible

Timeline

Before sale in Great Britain

Cost

Textile and filling testing fees vary by component

If you do not comply

Withdrawal, fines, and enforcement action

Who needs this

Domestic upholstered furniture and furnishings
Fillings, cover fabrics, and covers sold separately

Documents you need

Schedule 3 test evidence for filling and covers
Permanent fire safety label
Supplier declarations for components

Compliance checklist

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Schedule 3 test evidence for filling and covers
Permanent fire safety label
Supplier declarations for components

How to comply

Identify the furniture components in scope
Test fillings and covers to the required schedules
Attach the permanent display label
Retain test evidence and supplier records

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: UK Furniture Fire Safety Compliance — United Kingdom
Product category: Furniture
Authority: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
Legal basis: Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 as amended

Documents we already have:
  1. Schedule 3 test evidence for filling and covers
  2. Permanent fire safety label
  3. Supplier declarations for components

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under UK Furniture Fire Safety Compliance in the United Kingdom?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before sale in Great Britain.

Textile and filling testing fees vary by component.

Common rejection reasons

Label missing or not the prescribed wording
Non-compliant filling used
Covers tested to the wrong schedule

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.