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All LOFA members who offer cushions meet fire safety regs

The Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA) says all members offering cushions and cushioned outdoor furniture have now earned LOFAssured accreditation, guaranteeing that they meet government fire safety regulations.

 

Recent research by LOFA revealed eight out of 10 samples tested from from non-LOFA members bought from online and high-street stores failed the tests. The products were withdrawn from sale.

 

Three years ago LOFA committed to having 100% compliance by the end of 2018.  The process saw members put through an educational audit followed by a full audit of all certification, documentation and traceability to ensure only safe, compliant products are offered to the marketplace.  The rigorous process included product testing conducted by an independent test house.

 

LOFA will now extend the scheme to retailers to help them to ensure they have performed due diligence in their purchasing processes and are stocking safe, compliant furniture.

 

The LOFAssured swing tag enablers retailers and consumers to clearly identify fully compliant furniture.

 

For further information visit the LOFA website or the dedicated LOFAssured site

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