Friday, 4 October 2024
BSI have published a new general safety standard, BS EN 16156:2024 - Cigarettes. Assessment of the ignition propensity. Safety requirements. This key safety standard outlines how to assess the ignition propensity of cigarettes, ensuring they self-extinguish when not puffed. By following these guidelines, manufacturers help create safer environments.
BSI have published a new general safety standard - BS EN 16156:2024 - Cigarettes. Assessment of the ignition propensity. Safety requirements. Did you know that the EN ISO 12863:2022 standard plays a crucial role in fire safety? This standard establishes a reliable method for assessing the ignition propensity of cigarettes, helping to reduce the risk of fires caused by unattended smoking.
Cigarettes with reduced ignition propensity self-extinguish when not puffed. To comply, no more than 25% of a tested batch should burn through their full length.
By adhering to these guidelines, manufacturers contribute to safer environments, lowering the risk of cigarette-related fires.
View the BSI Standard.
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