BS EN 14059 is a European standard that discusses the safety requirements for oil lamps. BS EN 14059 specifies requirements and test methods for oil lamps used for decorative purposes in households, restaurants, recreational facilities, and similar areas.
The purpose of BS EN 14059 is to minimize the risk of accidental poisoning of small children up to 3 years of age by limiting the accessibility of the lamp oil.
Note: BS EN 14059 does not apply to oil lamps intended to be a primary source of light or for industrial purposes (e. g. securing of road building sites).
BS EN 14059 on safety requirements and test methods for decorative oil lamps is useful for:
Ingestion of lamp oils can lead to severe lung damage and even death. Therefore BS EN 14059 for oil lamps aims primarily to restrict the access of small children to the lamp oil contained in decorative oil lamps and covers some other safety aspects.
BS EN 14059 establishes safety requirements and test guidance rules to serve anyone involved with decorative oil lamps, especially designers, manufacturers, and users, to ensure safe and more efficient products.
As a user of BS EN 14059, you can be ensured of the safety requirements and test methods for oil lamps used for decorative purposes in households, restaurants, recreational facilities, and similar areas. With obedience and compliance to BS EN 14059, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality decorative oil lamps by considering the safety of users. BS EN 14059 helps you to build consumer trust and confidence in the product. With BS EN 14059 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets. With BS EN 14059 you can ensure safety against injuries, severe lung damage, and even death.
EN 14059:2002