The Third International Conference on Fire Retardancy of Polymeric Materials was held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, on December 7–8, 1993. The conference focused upon the latest developments in zero- and lowhalogen additives and polymers used to minimize flammability, smoke, fume, and toxicity problems. This was an intensive and executive-level meeting for compounders and technical specialists using fire retardants (FR) in plastics, textiles, wire and cable, and furniture applications; business development managers who follow specialty chemical and additive markets; health, safety, insurance, and regulatory affairs managers; and materials, equipment, and testing/measurement specialists in the fire safety industry. An exhibition of fire retardant additives and instruments was arranged within the framework of the conference. The participants took this opportunity to discuss their needs with the exhibitors and to discover new sources of equipment, materials, and services.