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<p>Chemicals, including flame retardants used in furniture and furnishings, are regulated
under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation
and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). This aims to provide a high level of protection
for health and the environment from the use of chemicals including those used in products.</p><p>
</p><p>In order to comply with REACH, companies must identify and manage the risks
linked to the substances they manufacture and market in the EU. They have to demonstrate
how the substances can be safely used, and they must communicate the risk management
measures to the users. If the risks cannot be managed, authorities can ban or restrict
the use of substances.</p><p> </p><p>All furniture must also comply with the General
Product Safety Regulations 2005 and be safe before it can be placed on the market.</p>
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