M/505 - Window blinds
Standardisation mandate issued to the European standardisation organisations (ESOs) to develop European standards in order to address certain risks posed to children by internal blinds, corded window coverings and safety devices
Mandate M/505 directs European standardisation organisations to develop standards addressing safety concerns related to internal blinds, corded window coverings, and associated safety devices. The primary objective is to mitigate risks posed to children by these products. This mandate aims to enhance consumer safety by establishing harmonised technical specifications and guidelines for manufacturing and usage, thereby reducing potential hazards associated with window blinds and corded coverings across the European market. The decision regarding this mandate is documented under resolution CEN/BT C91/2012.
Purpose
This mandate instructs the European standardisation organisations (ESOs) to develop European standards aimed at mitigating specific risks to children associated with internal blinds, corded window coverings, and related safety devices.
Standardisation request
The ESOs are requested to create standards that address safety concerns linked to window blinds and corded coverings used inside buildings. These standards should focus on reducing hazards that these products may pose to children, particularly risks of strangulation or injury from cords and blind mechanisms.
Expected deliverables
The expected deliverables include European standards that specify safety requirements and testing methods for internal blinds, corded window coverings, and safety devices designed to protect children. These standards will guide manufacturers, retailers, and safety regulators in enhancing product safety and compliance.
Context
The mandate arises in response to documented risks to child safety associated with window blinds and corded coverings. It reflects the European Union's proactive approach to consumer product safety through harmonised standards, facilitating a safer market and supporting regulatory measures. The decision to approve this mandate was recorded under resolution reference CEN/BT C91/2012.
This mandate covers the development of European standards addressing safety risks to children posed by internal blinds, corded window coverings, and related safety devices. The scope includes window blinds and associated products used indoors that may present hazards due to cords or similar mechanisms.
General Information
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/505 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardisation mandate issued to the European standardisation organisations (ESOs) to develop European standards in order to address certain risks posed to children by internal blinds, corded window coverings and safety devices". Standardisation mandate issued to the European standardisation organisations (ESOs) to develop European standards in order to address certain risks posed to children by internal blinds, corded window coverings and safety devices There are 10 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.