The regulations required foam used in upholstery to withstand a 12 - second exposure to a small, open flame, triggering the widespread use of flame retardants. (scientificamerican.com)
However, both are expensive fixes and the textile industry has a history of controversial use of flame retardants, especially in children's clothing. (scientificamerican.com)
Arrêt du Conseil d'Etat (Belgium) of 6 January 2009 Case 189308 - Exemption in Belgian Law for use of the flame retardant DecaBDE in electrical and electronic equipment (axiomadvocates.com)