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<p>The Government is reviewing the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire)(Safety) Regulations
1988 to ensure they respond to developments in furniture design, innovation, manufacturing
processes and environmental and health concerns while maintaining fire safety protections.</p><p>
</p><p>We have also developed scientific and technical expertise within the Office
for Safety and Standards and are taking account of the body of relevant scientific
research, including engaging with environmental scientists and commissioning research
from external sources. We have sought expert and scientific advice from a range of
sources, including from leading fire safety experts, Government Chief Scientific Advisors,
and British Standards Institution technical standards committees.</p>
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