British Furniture Manufacturers

Technical Updates

BFM is actively involved in various organisation that focus on furniture standards, including furniture fire regulations. 

Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS)

BEIS is a ministerial department, supported by 42 agencies and public bodies.  Building a stronger, greener future by fighting coronavirus, tackling climate change, unleashing innovation and making the UK a great place to work and do business.  BFM is actively involved with BEIS on a wide range of issues including;

  • Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) between the UK and the EU
  • Customs processes, licensing and tariffs
  • Covid-19 Preparing for Business Recovery
     
Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS)

Product safety laws help prevent consumers from being harmed by what they place in their homes.  Product regulations are constantly changing and BFM takes part in both Office for Product Safety Standards (OPSS) and British Standards (BSI) committees.  By being a member you can input into these standards meetings and be the first to find out about changes and updates.  BFM is actively involved with OPSS on a wide range of issues and furniture standards including;

  • PPE, Safe Working, Local Authority Enforcement and Test and Trace
  • Timber Regulations including the key requirements and operation of the respective UK and EU timber regulations following the end of the UK ‘transition’ period
     
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

DEFRA is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Their broad remit plays a major role in people’s day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.  DEFRA is a ministerial department, supported by 33 agencies and public bodies. BFM is actively involved with DEFRA on a wide range of issues and furniture standards including;

  • Safe disposal of end-of-life furniture
  • Soft Furnishings Waste Working Group including the agency’s study of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP’s) in Domestic Waste Seating