The Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) has released a new edition of its flammability guide, Fire Safety of Furniture and Furnishings in the Home – A Guide to the UK Regulations – Revision 2 – Feb 2026.

This latest edition captures the recent changes to the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which came into force on 30 October 2025.

Widely regarded as an essential resource for the industry, the updated guide offers strengthened, practical support designed to help manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers navigate the revised requirements with confidence and maintain robust compliance across the supply chain.

These amendments represent the first step to modernise the UK’s fire safety framework by simplifying certain obligations, reducing unnecessary chemical exposure, and aligning regulatory expectations with how furniture is used in today’s homes. FIRA’s updated guide offers practical support to help businesses interpret and implement these changes with confidence.

Key updates include:

• Scope changes: Baby products such as cots, prams, car seats and highchairs are no longer in scope due to their low fire risk. These items now fall under GPSR requirements.
• Labelling: Mandatory swing tags have been removed, though permanent labels under the 1988 Regulations remain essential.
• Existing stock: Products labelled correctly when first placed on the market may continue to be sold.
• Enforcement: Authorities now have 12 months (previously 6) to bring forward legal proceedings for non‑compliance

Speaking about the updated guide, Brian Ahern, Chair of the Furniture Industry Research Association, commented: “As the Research Association representing the UK furniture industry, we are committed to equipping our members and the wider sector with the resources they need. This updated flammability guide provides clear, practical support to help businesses navigate the new requirements with confidence and continue to deliver the highest standards of consumer safety.”

These amendments precede a broader reform programme launched in 2023 to modernise the UK’s fire safety regime for domestic upholstered furniture. A Government consultation seeking final views on the wider reforms is now underway.

The updated Flammability Guide is free for FIRA members to download at www.fira.co.uk/Domestic-flam-guide-2026

 An introductory offer is available for non‑members: provide your contact details and agree to be contacted about FIRA membership to receive a free download at www.fira.co.uk/Domestic-flam-guide-2026-offer  (Offer ends on 7 May  2026).

Outside of this offer, the guide is available to non‑members via the FIRA Bookshop for £80.