When the governor of California ordered the Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation to recommend reducing the use of flame retardant chemicals, the bureau responded with new regulations that became effective in January 2014, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website. The regulations order mandatory compliance by 2015. Some manufacturers are moving away from all flame retardants, but others have expressed concerns about discontinuing their use due to potential liability issues.
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