Reforming the UK Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988

Jamie  Page; Paul  Whaley; Aleksandra Cavoski

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Reforming the UK Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988

Jamie Page^*, Paul Whaley^*, Aleksandra Cavoski^*

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This paper discusses the need for wider reform of UK chemicals policy following exit of the UK from the EU, focusing on chemical flame retardants as an example. Exposure to these chemicals presents a range of human environmental health issues and reveals important limitations in the UK’s approach to reconciling fire safety with environmental and public health protections. Key strategic issues that would advance evidence-informed policy in this area are identified.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	43-50
Number of pages	8
Journal	Environmental Law Review
Volume	25
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/14614529221146622
Publication status	Published - 22 Mar 2023

Keywords

chemicalflame retardants
furniture and furnishings (Fire) (Safety) regulations
fire safety
health
environment
circular economy
’governance

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Reforming the UK Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988

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