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Explanatory note

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These Regulations amend the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 to substitute a test cover fabric specification.

These regulations were notified in draft to the European Commission in accordance with Directive 98/34/EC (OJ No. L204, 21.7.98, p.37) as amended by Directive 98/48/EC (OJ No. L217, 5.8.98, p.18).

A Regulatory Impact Assessment of the effect that this instrument will have on the costs to business and the voluntary sector is available from the BIS website (www.bis.gov.uk). It is also annexed to the Explanatory Memorandum which is available alongside the instrument on the OPSI website (www.opsi.gov.uk). Copies have also been placed in the Libraries of both Houses of Parliament.