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What is flammability testing?
Flammability testing determines how easily a material or finished product will ignite or burn when exposed to, or used near, fire or heat. TÜV SÜD is authorised to perform flammability testing on a wide range of products. Failure to meet flammability test standards is not only a considerable risk to public safety, but it also restricts market access and can lead to enforcement actions by regulatory authorities. This makes it an important requirement for manufacturers.
Why flammability testing is important
Flammability testing covers several testing protocols and methods intended to measure a material’s vulnerability, including its susceptibility to an ignition source, its propensity to combust, and the rate at which it will burn when ignited.
The US, European Union (EU) and other countries have introduced regulations establishing minimum flammability requirements for many types of materials and finished products to reduce deaths and injuries associated with fires.
Compliance with these requirements is generally demonstrated through reports of flammability testing conducted by independent third parties in flammability testing labs. Jurisdictions also usually require specific warning labels regarding a product’s intended use. Failure to comply with these requirements can prevent market access or invite enforcement actions by regulatory authorities.
The US, European Union (EU) and other countries have introduced regulations establishing minimum flammability requirements for many types of materials and finished products to reduce deaths and injuries associated with fires.
Compliance with these requirements is generally demonstrated through reports of flammability testing conducted by independent third parties in flammability testing labs. Jurisdictions also usually require specific warning labels regarding a product’s intended use. Failure to comply with these requirements can prevent market access or invite enforcement actions by regulatory authorities.
How TÜV SÜD can help you with flammability testing
TÜV SÜD’s state-of-the-art, ISO 17025 accredited flame-retardant testing labs can evaluate products and materials according to US and EU flammability requirements.
We are equipped to conduct flammability tests for fabrics and textiles, consumer and industrial garments and other apparel. We can also test furniture products, furnishings and toys.
Our testing services ensure compliance with applicable regulations, avoid unnecessary delays in bringing new products to market, and preclude costly enforcement actions.
We are equipped to conduct flammability tests for fabrics and textiles, consumer and industrial garments and other apparel. We can also test furniture products, furnishings and toys.
Our testing services ensure compliance with applicable regulations, avoid unnecessary delays in bringing new products to market, and preclude costly enforcement actions.
What our flammability testing service includes
TÜV SÜD’s flammability testing services include testing for several fire-related properties, including:
- Ignition susceptibility
- Burn rate
- Flame spread
- Combustibility
- “Flash over” point
TÜV SÜD’s global reach also enables us to support supply chain oversight efforts worldwide, and to help ensure that sourced products and materials meet flammability regulations and your other requirements and specifications.
