The Flammable Fabrics Act of 1953 was updated to include upholstered furniture.
The US National Bureau of Standards recommends simulating cigarette ignition for any test standard for upholstered furniture flammability.
California law addressed the flammability of furniture requiring standards effective October 1, 1975.
Congress combines responsibilities for upholstered furniture flammability standards, rulemaking and enforcement under the CPSC.
"Upholstered Furniture: Notice of Finding that Flammability Standard or Other Regulation may be Needed and Institution of Proceedings."
The Flammable Fabrics Act, and therefore upholstered furniture flammability, becomes the responsibility of the CPSC.
Addresses small open flame and smoldering ignition sources.
The National Bureau of Standards proposes test standard for cigarette ignition of upholstered furniture to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Consists of two tests - one to classify fabrics, and the other to eliminate flammable combinations of fabric, filing materials and construction
In response to the proposed CPSC mandatory standard, UFAC proposes their own voluntary standard
The National Association of State Fire Marshals petitions CPSC to adopt a new mandatory standard (based on CA standards).
The CPSC publishes an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking focusing on small open flame sources as a result of the 1993 NASFM Petition.
Efforts by CPSC to reduce the number of household fires started by young children playing with disposable and novelty lighters.
At the request of NASFM, CPSC works on and develops an open flame ignition test.
CPSC staff say including both sources of ignition is feasible. Recommend gathering more info on FR treatments re: adverse health effects.
Action on small open flame standard postponed. Additional information on flame retardant toxicity needed.
Government, industry, fire safety organizations and other interested parties present information on toxicity, potential exposure, risk assessments, and other related topics.
CPSC requires household multipurpose lighters to be childproof.
Because of the complexity, CPSC staff recommends sharing this proposal with the public and receiving comments before proposing a rule.
This proposal remains in draft form and is never adopted by California.
Advanced Notice for Proposed Rulemaking for public comment is issued, includes smoldering cigarettes and small open flame ignition sources.
New York state regulation requires cigarettes sold in state to self-extinguish if left unattended. (Reduced Ignition Propensity, RIP)
CPSC Staff presents a briefing package to the Commission with options for a draft standard.
CPSC proposes two methods of compliance: Smolder resistant cover materials or barriers that meet smoldering and open flame requirements.
Based on hazard, not risk, furniture using TDCPP to pass California's flammability standard will be labeled warning of causing cancer.
Polyurethane Foam Association notes difficulties in assuring that product does not contain TDCPP.
Governor Jerry Brown asks the California BHFTI to recommend changes to standard reducing "toxic" flame retardants while ensuring fire safety.
Are consumers adequately protected from flammability of upholstered furniture?
The Bureau conducts workshops to discuss the proposed requirements for testing smolder resistance entitled Technical Bulletin 117-2012.
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company announces that it is eliminating TDCPP fire retardant from its foam formulations and production facilities.
Furniture manufacturers must provide a clear and reasonable warning if their product contains TDCPP
ICL Industrial Products announces they are discontinuing the sale of TDCPP for flexible polyurethane foam.
Environmental group in California is readying to sue Walmart, Target, and others who are selling children's products that contain TDCPP.
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