SIST EN 16740:2016

Overview

SIST EN 16740:2016 - Emission Safety of Combustible Air Fresheners – User Safety Information specifies the user safety labelling requirements for combustible air fresheners in Europe. Developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), this standard focuses on ensuring clear, visible, and accessible safety information is provided about emissions from products such as incense sticks, cones, or other scented air fresheners that release fragrances through combustion. The goal is to inform users about proper usage and potential emission-related risks, supporting both consumer safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Topics

• User Safety Labelling: The standard sets requirements for clear and appropriate labelling on combustible air freshener products, including the use of internationally recognized safety symbols and clear safety messages.

• Safety Information Content: Safety labels must provide essential instructions such as the need to ventilate rooms after use and avoid direct inhalation of any smoke.

• Label Placement: Safety information must be visible and legible, either directly on the product/packaging or, when not practical, via an information leaflet provided at the point of sale.

• Language Requirements: Where safety information is provided in text, it must be presented in the official language(s) of the country where the product is marketed.

• Risk Assessment: The quantity and type of safety symbols or texts used for each product should be determined by a risk assessment, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.

• Label Design: Labels incorporate a general warning symbol and either a supplementary symbol or safety text, following standardized graphical principles for maximum visibility and clarity.

Applications

SIST EN 16740:2016 applies to a range of consumer products that act as combustible air fresheners, including:

• Incense sticks and cones
• Combustible scented blocks
• Aromatic powders and similar products designed for indoor air fragrance via combustion

Manufacturers, suppliers, importers, and distributors benefit from adherence to this standard by:

• Enhancing product safety and supporting consumer protection
• Meeting European regulatory requirements for air freshener labelling
• Reducing liability through compliance with recognized safety practices
• Facilitating international trade by harmonizing safety labelling across European markets

Retailers and consumers also gain confidence in product safety, knowing that clear usage instructions and hazard warnings are provided.

Related Standards

The following standards and references are closely associated with SIST EN 16740:2016:

• EN 15494: Candles - Product safety labels
• EN 16738:2015: Emission safety of combustible air fresheners – Test methods
• EN ISO 7010:2012: Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs (ISO 7010:2011)
• ISO 3864-2:2004: Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs - Part 2: Design principles for product safety labels

SIST EN 16740:2016 aligns closely with these standards and harmonizes requirements for safety information, symbols, and labelling practices in the context of ambient air quality and consumer safety.

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