Flammability Hazards

Consumer products are assessed for the flammability hazards that they may pose during foreseeable use. These hazards may be the result of the product being a source of ignition or of a product that may readily ignite. Products that are assessed for these hazards include, but are not limited to, lighters, matches and cellulose insulation as well as textile products such as children's sleepwear, clothing, tents, bedding, and mattresses.

Sources of ignition:

Candles

• Prohibition on Relite Candles
• Proposed Candle Regulations

Lighters

• Hazardous Products (Lighters) Regulations
• Update on proposed Lighters Regulations

Matches

• Hazardous Products (Matches) Regulations
• Proposed Amendments to the Hazardous Products (Matches) Regulations

Products that may ignite:

Carpets

• Hazardous Products (Carpet) Regulations

Charcoal

• Hazardous Products (Charcoal) Regulations

Cellulose Insulation

• Hazardous Products (Cellulose Insulation) Regulations

Children's Sleepwear

• Prohibitions
• Hazardous Products (Children's Sleepwear) Regulations Children's
• Sleepwear: Flammability Requirement Guidelines
• Information to Dealers of Second-Hand Children's Products

General Textiles

• Industry Guide: Flammability of Textile Products in Canada

Mattresses and Futons

• Hazardous Products (Mattresses) Regulations
• Industry Guide to Futon Flammability Requirements in Canada

Tents

• Hazardous Products (Tents) Regulations

Warning Devices

• Smoke and heat detectors

See also

• Flammability Test Methods
• Prohibitions
• Voluntary Agreements