Selling safe used furniture
(for all nations)
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Upholstered furniture is subject to stringent safety standards. Regulations cover the flammability of upholstered furniture (including beds, sofa beds, cots, cushions, and mattresses) and both new and used furniture has to comply.
In general, the safety provisions require that upholstery must pass the cigarette test, fillings must be fire retardant, and the covers must pass the match test. Upholstered furniture and mattresses that meet the requirements of the Regulations should carry permanent labels.
In the guide
The legislation
How to tell whether furniture complies
Penalties
