Safety regulations - furniture in rental property

Hello I’m after some advice regarding letting furnished properties. Does anyone know if ikea furniture (sofas, beds) meet the fire safety regulations - summary below? We cannot find a label on the sofa which the landlord wishes to leave in a furnished rental but I cannot imagine ikea would not meet current standards? Can anyone advise if they have come across this with one of their properties and if so , what documents we need to prove the sofa / furniture meets standards? Thanks so much -

“ Compliance with the regulations on furniture

For furniture in a rental property to comply with the regulations they must carry a manufacturer’s label which must be permanent and non-detachable.

All upholstered items must have fire resistant filling material.
All upholstered items must pass the “match resistance test” as prescribed.
All upholstered items must also past the “cigarette test” as prescribed.
Bed bases and mattresses are not required to bear a permanent label but compliance will be indicated if the item has a label stating that it meets BS7177”

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