Furniture flammability seminar

Thursday 24th October 2024

09:45 - 15:00

This seminar will be beneficial to manufacturers, distributors and retailers bringing upholstered furniture and furnishings to the UK market. It will give an overview of current legislation with information on the tests required, demonstrations, labelling, record keeping, and what the forthcoming legislation could entail.

The programme will include:

• An overview of the history and current version of the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire)(Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended) and BS 7177 low hazard
• Examining the flammability tests required for various materials used in upholstery, mattresses, and bedding
• What record keeping and labelling information needs to be kept, for how long and what labels should be used
• Demonstrations of some of the flammability tests regularly carried out at SATRA
• Recap of the development of the upcoming updated Regulations and an informal surgery to discuss specific questions

The seminar will be held at SATRA's headquarters in Kettering, UK. 

Details

• Location: Kettering, UK
• Email: Furniture
• Phone: +44 (0) 1536 410000
• Sector: Furniture

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