Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench) on Thursday, 9 May 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 May 2019. It was answered by Lord Henley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Furniture: Fire Resistant Materials
- Question
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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.
- Answer
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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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- Written question
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- HL15636
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- 2017-19
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- Health hazards Furniture Fire resistant materials
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