The invention is concerned with a flame retardant polyamide composition in which melam is the flame retardant component. Very advantageous are polyamide compositions having a melting temperature of at least 260 DEG C preferably 280 DEG C in which for the first time with a non-halogen containing flame retardant at relatively low concentration high flame retardancy ratings can be obtained. Preferably the melam contains less than 2.0 % by weight residual catalyst. The compositions are useful for cablecoatings, tubing, films, fibres and electric or electronic components.
