The European standard EN 16647 "Fireplaces for liquid fuels - Decorative appliances producing a flame using alcohol based or gelatinous fuel - Use in private households" regulates the safety requirements of decorative ethanol appliances. As the sponsor of the external DIN standards committee "Heating, Cooking and Warming Appliances" (FNH), the HKI and its working groups plays an active role in standardisation work and can inform its members at an early stage about amendments, new publications and upcoming revisions.