French notification submitted to the European Commission to introduce cigarette resistance in November 2006

On 29 November 2006, France has submitted a notification to the European Commission suggesting to introduce the resistance of ignition through cigarette as minimal requirement for upholstered furniture. It also called upon the Commission to launch a process to introduce higher requirements at EU level.

The French notification once again demonstrated the need for the European Union finally to fulfil its promises to protect all consumers from these unacceptable fire hazards in the home. ACFSE therefore urged the Commissio to initiate immediate action.