The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988

PART IIIU.K.

1.  Subject to paragraphs 2 and 3 below, articles mentioned in Part I of this Schedule shall bear a label which sets out, in order, the following–U.K.

(a)the words “CARELESSNESS CAUSES FIRE”;

(b)the batch number or identification number (if any) of the article in question;

(c)whether or not the article includes an interliner which passes the test in Schedule 3 to these Regulations; and

(d)a summary of the measures which have been taken to ensure that the article complies with the requirements of these Regulations.

2.  The matters set out in subparagraphs (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 above need not appear on labels required for–U.K.

(a)cushions and pillows;

(b)cots, carry-cots, playpens, prams and pushchairs;

(c)any other article similar in its nature and use to any article in subparagraph (b) above and designed to contain a baby or small child;

(d)covers.

3.  The labels specified in this Part of this Schedule may, in the case of covers, appear anywhere on the cover and, in the case of other articles, shall appear on an external surface of the article but in every case the labels shall not appear so as to obscure any label or mark required to appear on the article by or under any enactment.U.K.

4.  In the case of furniture sold as a collection of pieces (such as three-piece suites) and in the case of covers which are so sold the label shall be attached to each individual piece.U.K.

5.  The wording and numbering specified in this Part of this Schedule shall appear in medium letters of at least 10 point in upper or lower case and shall be set out in legible and durable form on a background of a sufficiently contrasting colour to enable the wording and numbering to be clearly seen.U.K.

The label on which the wording and numbering appears shall itself be durable and shall be securely attached to the article in question.