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Toxic sofa latest update

Russell Jones and Walker (RJW) has warned that action is not being taken over the so-called toxic sofas, contaminated with DMF. The European Union ban on Di-Methyl Fumarate was implemented with effect from May 1, 2009. According to RJW, the UK government’s Regulation states that all products which are known to contain DMF must be removed from sale and all known products which have been sold that contained DMF should be recalled.

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