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answer › date of answer	2019-05-22
question text	To ask Her Majesty%27s Government what assessment they have made of the finding of the study Flame retardants in UK furniture increase smoke toxicity more than they reduce fire growth rate, published in the journal Chemosphere in December 2017; and what steps they are taking to ensure that UK furniture is safe.

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09/05/2019

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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

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201

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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

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Furniture: Fire Resistant Materials

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To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the finding of the study Flame retardants in UK furniture increase smoke toxicity more than they reduce fire growth rate, published in the journal Chemosphere in December 2017; and what steps they are taking to ensure that UK furniture is safe.

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The Countess of Mar

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HL15636

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22/05/2019

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As part of the Government’s review of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire)(Safety) Regulations 1988, we are taking account of a wide range of scientific evidence from external sources including academic papers and studies. We are committed to reviewing these regulations to ensure that the highest levels of fire safety are maintained while minimising risks to health and the environment.

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Lord Henley

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22/05/2019 11:56:26

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	label	Biography information for The Countess of Mar