Fire Safety & Product Compliance

At MK Sofas, the safety of the furniture in your home is something we take seriously. Every sofa, corner suite, sofa bed and armchair we sell is made to comply with the strict fire safety standards required for upholstered furniture sold in the United Kingdom. This page explains how we keep our products safe, tested and fully compliant.

Compliant with UK Fire Safety Law

All of our upholstered furniture is manufactured to meet the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended) — the UK law that sets the fire resistance standards for domestic upholstered furniture. These regulations govern the fillings, the covering fabrics and the finished products, and they exist to protect you and your family in your home.

We do not cut corners on compliance. Meeting these standards is a non-negotiable part of how every product reaches our customers.

Independent Testing & Certification

Our products are tested for fire resistance, and we hold current test certificates for the furniture we supply. Where required, materials and finished items are assessed against the ignition tests set out in UK regulations, covering both the filling materials and the cover fabrics.

We retain documentation for our ranges and can provide compliance information on request. If you would like to confirm the fire safety status of a specific product, please contact our team and we'll be happy to help.

The Fire Safety Label — What to Look For

Every piece of new upholstered furniture sold in the UK must carry a permanent fire safety label, confirming that it meets the required ignition resistance standards. When your order arrives, you'll find this label attached to the product. It's your assurance — and the law's requirement — that the item is compliant.

If you ever can't find the label or have a question about it, get in touch and we'll resolve it quickly.

Our Ongoing Commitment to Safety

Fire safety isn't a one-off check for us — it's an ongoing responsibility. As a family-run business with over 10 years' experience supplying sofas across the UK, we work to keep our products tested, certified and compliant, and we cooperate openly with Trading Standards and the relevant authorities to maintain the highest standards. Every sofa we sell also comes with our extended 24-month structural warranty, backed by a team that's here to help from your first enquiry to after-sales support.

Fire Safety FAQ

Are MK Sofas products fire safe?

Yes. All of our upholstered furniture is made to comply with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, the UK's fire safety standard for domestic furniture, and carries the required permanent fire safety label.

Do your sofas meet UK fire safety regulations?

Yes. Our sofas, corner suites, sofa beds and armchairs are manufactured to meet the fire resistance requirements set out in UK law for upholstered furniture, covering both fillings and cover fabrics.

Are your sofas tested for fire safety?

Yes. Our products are tested for fire resistance and we hold current test certificates. We can provide compliance information for a specific product on request.

What fire safety label will my sofa have?

Your furniture will arrive with a permanent fire safety label confirming it meets UK ignition resistance standards, as required by law for all new upholstered furniture sold in the UK.

Who can I contact about product safety?

If you have any questions about the fire safety or compliance of our products, please contact us — our team will be glad to help and can share compliance details where needed.

All products are supplied by MK Sofas Ltd in line with UK fire safety regulations for domestic upholstered furniture.