Canadian Rug Flammability Testing

The Canadian rug flammability test report is a critical document to ensure that rug products comply with the relevant Canadian flammability standards. For rug products to be listed on Amazon Canada, a flammability test report issued by a qualified compliance laboratory is mandatory. Canadian rug flammability testing is mainly based on the SOR/2016-176 RegULation, namely the Textile Floor Coverings Regulations. This regulation sets out clear provisions and requirements for rug products exported to Canada, aiming to ensure their compliance in the Canadian market and safeguard human health and environmental safety.

Canadian rug flammability testing typically covers the following aspects:

1. Combustion Performance testing: Evaluate the combustion performance of rugs under specific ignition conditions, including key metrics such as ignition point, combustion intensity, spread range and smoke generation. This is a critical step to determine the flammability resistance of rugs.

2. CheMICal Analysis Testing: Detect the presence of prohibited substances in rug materials to ensure the environmental friendliness and safety of the products.

3. Warning Label Requirements: For rugs of specific sizes and uses, warning statements may need to be affixed to the products to remind users of fire safety precautions.

Test Report Requirements

1. Report Content: The test report shall record the testing process, methods, data and conclusions in detail. It shall clearly indicate whether the rug complies with the requirements of SOR/2016-176 Regulation.

2. Qualification Certification: The test report must be issued by an accREDited third-party certification body to ensure its authority and reliability.

3. Physical Product Image Requirements: The physical product images must display complete product information, including but not limited to product name, model number, manufacturer, product dimensions and warning information.

Testing Scenarios and Requirements

According to the SOR/2016-176 Regulation, rugs of different sizes and uses are subject to distinct testing requirements:

①　Large-sized Rugs: Rugs with an area exceeding 2.16 square meters or a linear dimension exceeding 1.8 meters, whether intended for indoor or outdoor use, must be accompanied by a test report proving compliance with the SOR/2016-176 Regulation.

②　For rugs used in outdoor scenarios, product labels with warning statements may serve as an alternative compliance option.

③　Small-sized Rugs: Rugs with an area of 2.16 square meters or less and a linear dimension of 1.8 meters or less can comply either by providing a test report meeting the SOR/2016-176 Regulation or by affixing product labels with warning statements.

The Canadian rug flammability test report is an essential document to ensure that rug products meet the requirements of the SOR/2016-176 Regulation. Businesses shall conduct product testing and certification in strict accordance with the regulatory requirements, and provide detailed test reports and necessary warning information to ensure the compliance and safety of rug products in the Canadian market.