This evaluation studies the fire performance of upholstered furniture across Europe and demonstrates the differences in the fire safety of sofas in different countries. Real sofas were purchased from the consumer market across Europe and tested in several room scenarios. The evaluation results clearly showed the effect of stricter regulations, on the time available to escape, which is critical in many fire scenarios.1 Source: Guillaume E, de Feijter R, vanGelderen L. An overview and experimental analysis of furniture fire safety regulations in Europe. Fire and Materials. 2020; 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1002/fam.2826