What is BS EN 60695-8-1- Fire hazard testing about?
BS EN 60695-8-1 provides guidance on the measurement and interpretation of heat released from electrotechnical products and materials from which they are constructed. Heat release data can be used as part of fire hazard assessment and in fire safety engineering, as described in IEC 60695-1-11 and IEC 60695-1-12.
This basic safety publication is intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of standards in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51.
One of the responsibilities of a technical committee is, wherever applicable, to make use of basic safety publications in the preparation of its publications. The requirements, test methods, or test conditions of this basic safety publication will not apply unless specifically referred to or included in the relevant publications.
Who is BS EN 60695-8-1- Fire hazard testing for?
BS EN 60695-8-1 on fire hazard testing is useful for:
- Technical committees
- Manufacturers and suppliers of electro-technical products
- The fire testing industry
- Health and safety personnel 
Why should you use BS EN 60695-8-1- Fire hazard testing?
In the design of any electro-technical product, the risk of fire and the potential hazards associated with fire need to be considered, taking into account the component circuit and equipment design as well as the choice of materials.
BS EN 60695-8-1 specifies current recommendations. It covers the principles of determining heat release and the parameters used to report heat release data. 
By using BS EN 60695-8-1 best practice guidelines, you will be able to save lives and property by reducing the number of fires or reducing the consequences of fire.
What’s changed since the last update?
EN 60695-8-1:2017 identical to IEC 60695-8-1:2016. It supersedes BS EN 60695-8-1:2008 which is withdrawn. BS EN 60695-8-1 has been systematically reviewed by experts to ensure its continued market relevance and contains the following significant technical changes:
- A modified introduction
- Reference to IEC 60695-1-12
- Revised terms and definitions
- Mandatory statements in a new sub-clause 6.5
