Flammability Methods 

The following test methods are available from the Product Safety Laboratory by completing the Test Method Request Form:

Complete the Test Method Request Form

Note: Regulated parties are responsible for ensuring that their products are compliant with the applicable Act and Regulations. Health Canada's Product Safety Laboratory (PSL) test methods are not mandatory. It is the regulated parties' responsibility to ensure that their products are assessed according to the applicable requirements. PSL test methods are made available to assist industry in understanding how Health Canada assesses products for compliance with mandatory regulatory requirements. Only test methods or test parameters that are prescribed within the applicable Act and Regulations are mandatory methods that must be used by regulated parties. In cases where a specific test method or test parameters are not set out in the applicable Act or its Regulations, a regulated party may use the test procedures or equipment of their choice, ensuring that they are suitable for determining compliance with prescribed requirements.

The test method effective date referred to below is used for version control purposes only and indicates the most current edition of the method.

• Flammability of textiles (F01) Effective 2024-02-07
• Flammability of toys (dolls, plush toys, and soft toys) (F02) Effective 2024-07-23
• Flame resistance of textile floor coverings (F04) Effective 2024-07-04
• Combustion resistance of mattresses (F06) Effective 2023-09-22
• Cellulose insulation (F08) Effective 2022-08-30
• Flammability of children's sleepwear (F17) Effective 2024-02-16
• Test method for lighters (F19) Effective 2022-06-07
• Ignition propensity of cigarettes (F26) Effective 2024-05-06