EVS-EN 15493:2026

EN 15493 specifies requirements and test methods for the fire safety of candles intended to be burned indoors. Candles have accompanied mankind for more than 2 000 years serving above all as a light source. Closely connected to the development history of the candle are the efforts made to improve its quality and its safety in use.

Discussions in the past and present over possible self-forming, harmful emissions and fires caused by unsafe candles and inappropriate use during the burning of candles have led to consumer concern for these issues. EN 15493 helps to ensure a reasonable degree of safety during use, thereby improving personal safety and reducing the risk of fires, deaths and injuries.

EN 15493:2026 includes the following technical changes:

— the terms and definitions have been improved and complemented,
— the requirements for the container flammability of container candles and for multiple wick candles have been introduced,
— test methods for the container flammability of container candles have been introduced,
— the content of the test report has been described in more detail.