Flammability testing
Our capabilities
Flammability testing for textiles
Ensure fabrics meet global fire safety standards, protecting consumers, reducing liability, and maintaining performance without compromising aesthetics or function.
Flammability testing for furniture and décor
We assess the fire risk of materials like wood, upholstery, and adhesives in residential and commercial furniture and décor, ensuring safety and compliance.
Flammability testing for toys
Reduce fire risks in toys by ensuring compliance with EN 71-2 and ASTM F963. Protect children and your brand by proactively idntifying flammable components.
Flammability testing for children’s clothing
Meet strict flammability requirements (like 16 CFR Part 1610 and 1615/1616) and keep children safe by verifying that garments resist ignition during daily use.
Flammability testing for mattresses and bedding
Ensure mattresses, pillows, and bedding meet regulations such as 16 CFR 1632 and 1633. Minimise ignition risk and comply with key fire safety laws for home and hospitality use.
Are your products vulnerable to fire hazards?
The Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines network of laboratories helps you meet global fire safety standards with expert flammability testing, reducing risk, ensuring compliance, and enhancing consumer safety across product categories.
Key global flammability regulations
Flammability regulations vary widely across product categories and global markets but non-compliance can lead to costly recalls, legal issues, and safety risks. We offer accredited flammability testing aligned with international safety standards to help you launch products with confidence and meet all necessary compliance requirements.
Textiles and apparel
- 16 CFR Part 1610 – Flammability of clothing textiles
- 16 CFR Part 1615/1616 – Children’s sleepwear flammability
- EN ISO 6940 / 6941 – Surface burning behavior of fabrics
- CAN/CGSB 4.2 No.27.5 – Canadian textile flammability standard
Toys
- EN 71-2 – Flammability of toys
- ASTM F963 – Standard consumer safety specification for toy safety
- ISO 8124-2 – Flammability of toys
- GB 6675.2 - Flammability of toys
Furniture and upholstery
- BS 5852 – Flammability of upholstered furniture
- California TB117 – Flammability for upholstered furniture
- NFPA 260/261 – Cigarette and open flame resistance
- ASTM E1590-07 Standard test method for fire testing of mattresses, ASTM E1537-16 Fire testing of upholstered furniture, ASTM E84 Flammability
- NFPA 260 and 261 Cigarette flammability, BFD IX-10, IX-1
- BS 5852:2006 Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smoldering and flaming ignition sources, BS 6807 Flammability, and BS 7177 Flammability requirements, EN 597-1 and EN597-2 Flammability, EN 1021-1 and EN 1021-2 Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture
- IMO A652 (16), IMO A688 (17) - Ignitability of bedding components
- Canada SOR/80-810, CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.7, SOR/2011-22
- China GB 20286, GB 8624, GB 17927, GB/T 20390.1, GB/T 20390.2
Mattresses and bedding
- 16 CFR Part 1632 – Standard for the flammability of mattresses and mattress pads
16 CFR Part 1633 – Open flame standard for mattress sets
Benefits beyond compliance
Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines offers more than just flammability testing. We offer end-to-end support from research and design to quality control and failure analysis, ensuring safe, reliable products that maintain your brand’s reputation and competitive edge.
Expert flammability testing for safer products
From textiles and garments to toys and furniture, we deliver precise flammability testing that meets global standards. We help you reduce recall risk, ensure compliance, and protect users, at every stage of product development.
Why choose us for your flammability testing needs?
Industry expertise
With in-depth knowledge of fire safety standards, we ensure your products meet global regulations, providing reliable flammability testing across various industries.
Global expertise & accreditations
Our international presence ensures that your products comply with safety regulations, regardless of where they are manufactured or sold, offering full supply chain oversight.
Customised solutions
We offer tailored flammability testing solutions, designed to meet your unique requirements while keeping you ahead of evolving regulatory changes.
Expert guidance
Our team of fire safety professionals provides clear, detailed advice, guiding you through the testing process and helping you navigate the complexities of fire safety regulations.
