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M/259 - Consumer safety: Oil lamps

Mandate for standardization adressed to CEN in the field of consumer safety for oil-lamps

Mandate M/259 authorizes CEN to develop standardization in the field of consumer safety specifically for oil lamps. The objective is to establish safety requirements and testing methods to enhance consumer protection when using oil lamps. This mandate reflects the European Commission’s initiative to ensure harmonized safety standards across member states, thereby minimizing risks associated with oil lamp usage. The decision includes approval or disapproval of the mandate based on recommendations by CEN/BT 44/1998.

Purpose

This mandate addresses the need for standardization in the field of consumer safety specifically related to oil lamps. It aims to ensure the safety of consumers through developing appropriate European standards for oil lamps.

Standardisation request

The European Commission has requested the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to prepare standards concerning consumer safety aspects of oil lamps. The focus is on establishing safety requirements and testing methods to protect users from hazards associated with these products.

Expected deliverables

CEN is expected to develop one or more harmonized standards that specify safety criteria and conformity assessment procedures for oil lamps placed on the market in the EU. These standards will support regulatory measures aimed at reducing risks such as fire hazards or burns.

Context

Oil lamps are widely used consumer products with inherent safety risks due to the use of flammable liquids and open flames. Before this mandate, there was no unified European standard addressing these risks. Standardization under this mandate will help provide consistent safety levels across the EU and facilitate the free movement of safe products. The mandate was subject to approval or disapproval based on resolution CEN/BT 44/1998.

This mandate covers the standardisation of consumer safety aspects related to oil lamps. It focuses on establishing safety requirements and standards to ensure the safe use of oil lamps by consumers. The scope includes the design, construction, and performance criteria of oil lamps to prevent hazards and enhance user safety.

General Information

Organization
CEN - CEN European Committee for Standardization
Status
Confirmed
Resolution Reference
CEN/BT 44/1998
Resolution Date
07-Apr-1998
Type Of Decision
(Dis-)Approval of mandate

Related Directives

2001/95/EC - General product safety
2023/988/EU - Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on general product safety, amending Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive (EU) 2020/1828 of the European Parliament and the Council, and repealing Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 87/357/EEC
76/769/EEC - Restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations
Standardization Organization
ICS
Technical Committee
Directive
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SIST
SIST EN 14059:2004(Main)
Decorative oil lamps - Safety requirements and test methods
EN 14059:2002

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for oil lamps used in households, in restaurants, in recreational facilities and in similar areas for decorative purposes and to create an atmospheric illumination. The standard does not apply to oil lamps for industrial purposes (e.g. securing of roadbuilding sites). The purpose of the standard is to minimise the risk of accidental poisoning of small children up to 3 years of age by limiting the accessibility to the lamp oil.

  • Standard
    12 pages
    English language
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CEN
EN 14059:2002(Main)
Decorative oil lamps - Safety requirements and test methods
SIST EN 14059:2004

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for oil lamps used in households, in restaurants, in recreational facilities and in similar areas for decorative purposes and to create an atmospheric illumination. The standard does not apply to oil lamps for industrial purposes (e.g. securing of roadbuilding sites). The purpose of the standard is to minimise the risk of accidental poisoning of small children up to 3 years of age by limiting the accessibility to the lamp oil.

  • Standard
    12 pages
    English language
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    1 day
CEN
prEN 14059(Main)
Decorative oil lamps - Safety requirements and test methods
oSIST prEN 14059:2025

This document specifies requirements and test methods for oil lamps used for decorative purposes in households, in restaurants, in recreational facilities and in similar areas. This document specifies the requirements and test methods for cartridges that are intended for forming oil lamps for decorative purposes in conjunction with further accessories. This document covers re-fillable and non-re-fillable decorative oil lamp.
This document does not apply to oil lamps intended to be a primary source of light or for functional purposes (e.g. lighting for boats, mountain huts and securing of road building sites).
The purpose of this document is to minimize the risk of accidental poisoning of small children up to three years of age by limiting the accessibility of the lamp oil.

  • Draft
    21 pages
    English language
    e-Library read for
    1 day
SIST
oSIST prEN 14059:2025(Main)
Decorative oil lamps - Safety requirements and test methods
prEN 14059

This document specifies requirements and test methods for oil lamps used for decorative purposes in households, in restaurants, in recreational facilities and in similar areas. This document specifies the requirements and test methods for cartridges that are intended for forming oil lamps for decorative purposes in conjunction with further accessories. This document covers re-fillable and non-re-fillable decorative oil lamp.
This document does not apply to oil lamps intended to be a primary source of light or for functional purposes (e.g. lighting for boats, mountain huts and securing of road building sites).
The purpose of this document is to minimize the risk of accidental poisoning of small children up to three years of age by limiting the accessibility of the lamp oil.

  • Draft
    21 pages
    English language
    e-Library read for
    1 day
CEN
EN 1466:2014(Main)
Child use and care articles - Carry cots and stands - Safety requirements and test methods
SIST EN 1466:2015

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for products which are intended for the purpose of carrying a child in a lying position by means of handle(s) and for stands which may be used in conjunction with these products (see C.2).
These products are intended for a child who cannot sit unaided, roll over or push up on its hands and knees, with a maximum weight of 9 kg. Hereafter, in this European Standard these products are called "carry cots" and include all types of carry cot with rigid or soft sides as well as moses baskets and any similar products. Any other functions of the product shall comply with relevant European Standards.
This European Standard has not considered the requirements of children with special needs.

  • Standard
    41 pages
    English language
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    1 day
SIST
SIST EN 1466:2015(Main)
Child use and care articles - Carry cots and stands - Safety requirements and test methods
EN 1466:2014

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for products which are intended for the purpose of carrying a child in a lying position by means of handle(s) and for stands which may be used in conjunction with these products (see C.2).
These products are intended for a child who cannot sit unaided, roll over or push up on its hands and knees, with a maximum weight of 9 kg. Hereafter, in this European Standard these products are called "carry cots" and include all types of carry cot with rigid or soft sides as well as moses baskets and any similar products. Any other functions of the product shall comply with relevant European Standards.
This European Standard has not considered the requirements of children with special needs.

  • Standard
    41 pages
    English language
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    1 day
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Frequently Asked Questions

A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.

M/259 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Mandate for standardization adressed to CEN in the field of consumer safety for oil-lamps". Mandate for standardization adressed to CEN in the field of consumer safety for oil-lamps There are 6 standards developed under this mandate.

Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.