Take a look at the glass in your home  Is it SAFE ?
Two British Standards cover the use of glass in furniture. They are : BS 7376 & BS 7449

When safety glass, in accordance with BS 6206, is required it must be marked with the relevant standard. When choosing furniture that contains glass it is vital you ensure that the furniture has been manufactured in accordance with BS 7373 & BS 7449

Tables and Trolleys

Unbacked Glass : When glass greater than 0.02m2 is used in the construction of tables and trolleys and is not supported over its entire area, the glass must comply with the size and type limitations as laid out in table 1

Backed Glass : When glass greater than 0.02m2 is used in the construction of tables and trolleys and is supported over the entire area, the glass must comply with the type and limitations as laid out in table 2

Furniture

Glass with an area greater than 0.06m2, when used on the outside surface of any piece of furniture including cabinets, mirrors, and shelving systems, must (if without structural backing) be a safety glazing material.

Mirrors

Wall Hung : An unbacked mirror is considered safe as long as the distance between the wall and the mirror dose not exceed 25mm at any point. Should a wall hung mirror in its designed position exceed 25mm at any point, the mirror must comply with the BS 6206, or the structural backing must meet the impact performance test as laid down in BS 7449:Appendix A.

Freestanding : Freestanding mirrors must either comply with BS 6206 or their structural backing must be tested in accordance with BS 7449:Appendix A, and the stability requirements of the standard.

Shelves and Shelving Systems

Glass shelves enclosed by doors within a piece of furniture need not be manufactured from safety glass
Glass shelves and shelving systems that are not enclosed within a piece of furniture must be manufactured with safety glass in accordance with BS 6206