"Killer Couches" Report Assists Those Opposing Chemical Fire Retardant Use In Furniture

Sal's Comment:  It would be nice if these fire retardants could be banned, or even a "choice" when purchasing new furniture.  Nice to see this getting some publicity, even if only in a furniture magazine.

"Killer Couches" Report Assists Those Opposing Chemical Fire Retardant Use In Furniture http://www.furninfo.com/absolutenm/templates/NewsFeed.asp?articleid=8638

Saturday, March 01, 2008

By: Furniture World Magazine

The San Francisco Chronicle reported that, ""Killer Couches," a new report by Friends of the Earth, has provided ammunition to Assemblyman Mark Leno's efforts to pass legislation banning the use of toxic halogenated fire retardants in furniture, mattresses and bedding." The report which follows, was posted to www.foe.org and is certain to the growing movement that seeks to ban the use of fire retardant chemicals in furniture and bedding. The chemicals which are used to meet new mandatory flammability regulations are opposed by many environmental groups as well as producers of natural and organic home furnishings. Some large bedding companies have voiced support for the use of chemical fire retardants, saying that they don't pose a threat to consumers of their manufacturing employees. <snip>