ASTM F2285-22

Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Diaper Changing Tables for Commercial Use

SCOPE
1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes safety performance requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements to minimize the hazards to children presented by diaper changing tables as identified in the introduction.  
1.2 This specification is intended to apply to diaper changing tables for commercial use. It is intended for use with children up to 3.5 years of age and weighing less than 50 lbs.  
1.3 No diaper changing table produced after the approval date of this consumer safety performance specification shall, either by label or other means, indicate compliance with this specification unless it conforms to all requirements herein.  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, of this consumer safety specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Oct-2022
• ICS: 97.190 - Equipment for children
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.50 - Baby Changing Tables - Commercial

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2285 −22
Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for
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Diaper Changing Tables for Commercial Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2285; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This safety performance specification addresses diaper changing tables for use in commercial
environments.
The CPSC identified the following injuries to children associated with the use of diaper changing
tables in the residential environment: falls, stability, restraint systems, latches and folding
mechanisms, structural integrity, and deaths due to entrapment in openings. In response to the
incidents data developed by the CPSC, this safety performance specification attempts to minimize the
previously listed problems. This specification does not cover tables that are blatantly misused,
although warnings and safety instructions are required to be prominently displayed on or with each
table.
This consumer safety performance specification is not intended to address incidents and injuries
resulting from the interaction of other persons with children on tables or incidents resulting from
unforeseeable abuse or misuse.
This consumer safety performance specification is written within the current state of the art of
diaper changing table technology. It is intended that this specification will be updated whenever
substantive information becomes available which necessitates additional requirements or justifies the
revision of existing requirements.
1. Scope fication: This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes safety
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
performance requirements, test methods, and labeling require-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
ments to minimize the hazards to children presented by diaper
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
changing tables as identified in the introduction.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
1.2 This specification is intended to apply to diaper chang-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ing tables for commercial use. It is intended for use with
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
children up to 3.5 years of age and weighing less than 50 lbs.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.3 No diaper changing table produced after the approval
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
date of this consumer safety performance specification shall,
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
either by label or other means, indicate compliance with this
2. Referenced Documents
specification unless it conforms to all requirements herein.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D3359 Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
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2.2 Federal Standards:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
16 CFR-1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain
and are not considered standard.
Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
test method portion, Section 7, of this consumer safety speci-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.50 on Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Baby Changing Tables - Commercial. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2022. Published November 2022. Originally AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments,
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approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F2285 – 04 (2016) . 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
DOI: 10.1520/F2285-22. www.access.gpo.gov.
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16 CFR-1500 Hazardous Substances Act Regulations in- excludes positions that the manufacturer shows in a li
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
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Designation: F2285 − 04 (Reapproved 2016) F2285 − 22
Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for
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Diaper Changing Tables for Commercial Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2285; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—Editorial changes made throughout in August 2016.
INTRODUCTION
This safety performance specification addresses diaper changing tables for use in commercial
environments.
The CPSC identified the following injuries to children associated with the use of diaper changing
tables in the residential environment: falls, stability, restraint systems, latches and folding
mechanisms, structural integrity, and deaths due to entrapment in openings. In response to the
incidents data developed by the CPSC, this safety performance specification attempts to minimize the
previously listed problems. This specification does not cover tables that are blatantly misused,
although warnings and safety instructions are required to be prominently displayed on or with each
table.
This consumer safety performance specification is not intended to address incidents and injuries
resulting from the interaction of other persons with children on tables or incidents resulting from
unforeseeable abuse or misuse.
This consumer safety performance specification is written within the current state of the art of
diaper changing table technology. It is intended that this specification will be updated whenever
substantive information becomes available which necessitates additional requirements or justifies the
revision of existing requirements.
1. Scope
1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes safety performance requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements to
minimize the hazards to children presented by diaper changing tables as identified in the introduction.
1.2 This specification is intended to apply to diaper changing tables for commercial use. It is intended for use with children up
to 3.5 years of age and weighing less than 50 lbs.
1.3 No diaper changing table produced after the approval date of this consumer safety performance specification shall, either by
label or other means, indicate compliance with this specification unless it conforms to all requirements herein.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.50 on Baby Changing
Tables - Commercial.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2016Oct. 15, 2022. Published August 2016November 2022. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20102016
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as F2285 – 04 (2010).(2016) . DOI: 10.1520/F2285-04R16E01.10.1520/F2285-22.
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1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, of this consumer safety specification:
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the
user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3359 Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
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2.2 Federal Standards:
16 CFR-1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint
16 CFR-1500 Hazardous Substances Act Regulations including sections:
16 CFR 1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp Point in Toys or Other Articles Intended for Use by Children
Under Eight Years of Age
16 CFR 1500.49 Technical Req
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