Commission Decision (EU) 2015/547 of 1 April 2015 on the safety requirements to be met by European standards for alcohol-powered flueless fireplaces pursuant to Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on general product safety Text with EEA relevance

For the purposes of this Decision, the following definition shall apply: ‘Alcohol-powered flueless fireplace’ means an appliance which: (a) is designed to produce a decorative flame by burning alcohol, but is unsuitable for primary heating purposes; and (b) is not designed to be connected to a flue.

This Decision shall apply to all domestic flueless fireplaces and their accessories where these are intended for use indoors. Fireplaces with a fuel chamber volume below 0,2 l specifically designed for cooking food or keeping it warm do not fall within the scope of this Decision.

The specific safety requirements for alcohol-powered flueless fireplaces referred to in Article 1 to be met by European standards pursuant to Article 4 of Directive 2001/95/EC are set out in the Annex to this Decision.

This Decision shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.