EN 17616 Outdoor Candles - Specification for Fire Safety

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 17616 testing. This standard specifies requirements and test methods for the fire safety of candles intended for outdoor lighting.

Rods wrapped in fuel-soaked materials such as paper, cardboard or cloth, oil lamps on a stick, and products intended for professional use to protect vineyards or orchards from frost damage are not covered by this standard.

Candles have accompanied humanity for over 2000 years, serving first and foremost as a source of light. Closely linked to the candle's development history are efforts to improve the quality and safety of use of the wax. Fires caused by unsafe candles or improper use of candles have raised concerns among consumers.

This standard helps to provide a reasonable degree of safety during use, thereby increasing personal safety and reducing the risk of fire, death and injury.

If containers are burned on a wooden surface without a heat resistant base, the temperature limit must prevent fire to avoid damage to the surface. If the aim is not to damage the surface, e.g. signs of roasting, the manufacturer should aim for much lower temperatures.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 17616 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.