M/304 - Fire resistance of nightwear
Standardization mandate to CEN relative to fire resistance of nightwear
The European Commission issued Mandate M/304 to CEN concerning the standardisation of fire resistance requirements for nightwear. The mandate aims to develop harmonized standards to ensure the safety of nightwear products by specifying fire resistance criteria. This initiative supports consumer protection by reducing fire-related risks associated with nightwear fabrics. The decision on the approval or disapproval of this mandate was referenced in resolution CEN/BT C12/2001. The standardisation work intends to establish clear and enforceable safety benchmarks for manufacturers and market surveillance authorities across the EU.
Purpose
The mandate M/304 relates to the fire resistance of nightwear. Its main purpose is to request the development of European standards that specify requirements and test methods to ensure that nightwear products provide a certain level of fire resistance. This is intended to enhance consumer safety by reducing fire-related risks associated with nightwear.
Standardisation request
The mandate requests the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to develop harmonized standards concerning the fire resistance of nightwear. This involves establishing technical criteria and performance benchmarks that manufacturers of nightwear must meet to comply with safety expectations related to fire hazards.
Expected deliverables
CEN is expected to produce European standards that:
- Define test methods for assessing the fire resistance of nightwear fabrics and products.
- Set minimum fire resistance performance requirements for nightwear to improve user safety.
- Provide guidance for manufacturers and market surveillance authorities to ensure compliance.
These standards will serve as a reference for market regulation and product conformity within the European Union.
Context
The resolution reference CEN/BT C12/2001 indicates that this mandate was subject to a formal approval or disapproval decision by the CEN Board of Directors in 2001. The mandate aligns with broader EU efforts to harmonize safety standards across member states to protect consumers, particularly in areas involving health and safety risks such as fire hazards in textiles used close to the body during sleep.
This mandate covers the standardisation of fire resistance requirements for nightwear, focusing on enhancing safety by establishing appropriate fire resistance criteria for garments worn during the night.
General Information
TC - Modifications brought to table in Annex C, 'A-Deviations' - Mother reference version (E)
- Corrigendum2 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
TC - Modifications brought to table in Annex C, 'A-Deviations' - Mother reference version (E)
- Corrigendum2 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies requirements for the burning behaviour of children’s nightwear and nightwear fabrics intended for such garments when tested in accordance with EN 1103 but without the washing procedure.
- Standard14 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies requirements for the burning behaviour of children’s nightwear and nightwear fabrics intended for such garments when tested in accordance with EN 1103 but without the washing procedure.
- Standard14 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/304 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardization mandate to CEN relative to fire resistance of nightwear". Standardization mandate to CEN relative to fire resistance of nightwear There are 4 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.