FprEN 14372

• Abstract:

  This document specifies safety requirements relating to the materials, construction, performance, packaging and labelling of cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders. All products which are intended to be used by a child aged up to 48 months to eat by itself or with the assistance of another person are included in the scope of this document. This includes products which have a different primary function, but have a secondary function intended to allow a child to use the product to eat by itself or with the assistance of another person.; This document does not apply to pre-prepared food containers, to containers intended for storage only, or to cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders designed for specialist medical applications or for use under medical supervision (B.1).; This document does not apply to single-use cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders.; This document includes test methods for the mechanical and chemical requirements specified and requirements relating to the product information.; This document does not apply to drinking equipment (feeding bottles, teats, spouts, and cups) which is covered by EN 14350:2020+A1:2023.

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 24-Feb-2027
• ICS: 97.190 - Equipment for children
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 252 - Child use and care articles
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 252/WG 5 - Feeding, drinking, sucking and similar functions
• Directive: 2001/95/EC - General product safety
• Directive:

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  2023/988/EU - Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on general product safety, amending Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive (EU) 2020/1828 of the European Parliament and the Council, and repealing Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 87/357/EEC
• Mandate: M/264 - Mandate to CEN and CENELEC in the field of consumer safety related to the safety of child-care articles
• Ref Project: oSIST prEN 14372:2025 - Child care articles - Cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders - Safety requirements and tests

• Revises: EN 14372:2004 - Child use and care articles - Cutlery and feeding utensils - Safety requirements and tests
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023

FprEN 14372 is a CEN European Standard for cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders used by children up to 48 months of age. It specifies safety requirements and test methods for materials, construction, performance, packaging, labelling and product information, so manufacturers, test labs and buyers can assess whether these child care articles are suitable for a child to eat by itself or with assistance.

What does FprEN 14372 specify?

FprEN 14372 covers safety requirements for cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders intended for children up to 48 months. It also gives test methods for the mechanical and chemical requirements and for product information, so the document is used both for design checks and for laboratory verification.

The scope includes products whose primary function may be something else, if they also have a feeding function for a child. It excludes pre-prepared food containers, storage-only containers, specialist medical applications, use under medical supervision, single-use products, and drinking equipment covered by EN 14350:2020+A1:2023.

The document is organized into clauses on scope, normative references, terms and definitions, description, test equipment and tolerances, construction and general requirements, mechanical requirements and test methods, chemical requirements and test methods, consumer packaging, product information, and test report. It also has informative annexes on warnings, rationales, good practice for visibility and legibility, and the relationship with Regulation 2023/988/EC.

Annex	What it covers
Annex A	Warnings text
Annex B	Rationales for requirements and test choices
Annex C	Good practice for visibility and legibility
Annex ZA	Relationship with Regulation 2023/988/EC

What are the key requirements of FprEN 14372?

FprEN 14372 combines general safety rules with detailed mechanical, chemical and information requirements. In practice, this means the product has to be safe to handle, hard to separate into hazardous parts, resistant to likely use and misuse, and supplied with clear user information.

Construction and general safety

Clause 6 requires products to be suitable for child use and, where relevant, to meet EN 71 or EN 14350 as additional requirements. Button and coin batteries are not permitted, and magnetic parts must be fully encapsulated and kept below the stated magnetic flux index limit when tested to EN 71-1. Clause 6 also requires accessible parts to be free from sharp points, sharp edges, flash and burrs, and it limits small parts and finger trap hazards.

For manufacturers, this means the product concept itself matters before any lab test starts. A safe material choice is not enough if the shape, openings, attachments or decorative features create an entrapment or ingestion risk.

Mechanical integrity and misuse resistance

Clause 7 requires mechanical strength testing for items that children handle. Key tests include tensile strength, torque, tear resistance, rigidity of cutlery, drop and impact resistance, suction cup behavior, and fork tine integrity.

The food feeder subclause adds more specific checks for choking and access to contents. These include airway obstruction, mesh size, bite endurance for elastomeric holders, mesh strength, food holder security, closure security, closure endurance, and food holder protector size. In practice, the product has to stay together after repeated opening, closing, biting and handling, not just pass a single static check.

Chemical safety

Clause 8 requires accessible parts to be made from food contact grade materials and to pass the applicable material tests in Table 1. The tests cover silicone elastomer volatile compounds, N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances, migration of certain elements, formaldehyde release, colour fastness, primary aromatic amines, lead and cadmium migration from glass and ceramic articles, migration of elements from metal, and nickel release.

This matters because the standard does not rely only on overall food-contact rules. It adds article-specific tests for mouthing, swallowing and repeated use, so a supplier needs material declarations, test data and, where needed, retesting by component and colour.

Product information and warnings

Clauses 9 and 10 require clear consumer packaging information, purchase information, warnings and instructions for use. The warnings cover adult supervision, keeping spare parts away from children, inspection before each use, temperature checking before feeding, and not attaching the product to cords or loose clothing.

Additional warnings apply to bowls and similar hemispherical products, glass products, ceramic products, all food feeders, net food holders, food feeders with teether function, and products that heat or keep food warm, including microwaveable products. For the user, this is not just labeling - it is the guidance needed to use the product safely and to understand hazards such as suffocation, breakage, tooth decay and localized overheating.

Test reporting

Clause 11 requires the test report to identify the laboratory, customer, standard reference, tested item, dates, results, compliance statement, deviations and authorized signatories. If a product fails, the report must include a photograph to help identify the failed item.

For procurement and quality control, that means the report is meant to be traceable and usable in supplier qualification, conformity assessment and dispute handling.

What terms does FprEN 14372 define?

• cutlery - Implements used for eating, such as knives, forks, spoons and food pushers.
• feeding utensil - An implement or container, such as a plate or bowl, used for feeding children.
• food feeder - A device that holds pieces of food and lets the child suck and/or chew through a mesh or perforated surface.
• food holder - The flexible container part of a food feeder that holds the food and gives the child access to it.
• closure - The opening and closing part or parts that keep the food holder secured and prevent access to the contents.
• suction ring/cup/pad - A component intended to adhere or secure a product to a surface.
• food holder protector - A detachable device, usually dome-shaped, that covers the food holder.

Who uses FprEN 14372?

FprEN 14372 is used by manufacturers of child care articles, especially producers of plastic, silicone elastomer, TPE, metal, glass, ceramic and mixed-material products. It is also used by test laboratories, quality managers, compliance teams, buyers and distributors who need to check design safety, material conformity, labeling and test evidence.

In practice, it helps teams decide how to design a product, what to test, what warnings to print, and what to ask for in supplier documentation. It is relevant to child care articles, food-contact products and consumer packaging work.

What changed in FprEN 14372 from the previous edition?

FprEN 14372 will supersede EN 14372:2004. The foreword lists these main changes compared with the previous edition:

• the introduction was completely rewritten and references to European regulations were updated
• the definitions in Clause 3 were revised and new terms were added, including food feeder
• Clause 4 was expanded with new content
• Clause 5 is completely new
• Clause 6 is completely new
• Clause 7 was restructured, with new tests and new product-specific subclauses
• Clause 8 was completely restructured and now covers more materials and exposure scenarios
• Clause 9 is completely new
• Clause 10 was revised and partly reworded
• Clause 11 on the test report is completely new
• Annexes A, B, C and ZA are new

Which standards are used with FprEN 14372?

FprEN 14372 names several normative references that supply test methods or related safety requirements.

Referenced standard	What it contributes
EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018	Mechanical and physical properties for toy-related tests used for sharp edges, small parts, impact, drop, suction cups, torque and magnetic flux index
EN 71-3:2019+A2:2024	Migration of certain elements used for chemical testing
EN 12868:2017	Release of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances from elastomer or rubber teats and soothers, used for elastomeric mouth-contact materials
EN 14350:2020+A1:2023	Safety requirements and test methods for drinking equipment, used when a product also has a drinking function and for some rubber-related references
EN ISO 17294-2:2023	Analytical method for lead and cadmium determination in glass and ceramic articles
EN 1811:2023	Nickel release test method for metal and alloy components

What does the FprEN 14372 document contain?

FprEN 14372 contains figures for product examples and test fixtures, including the small parts cylinder, hole probes, tear resistance indenter, mesh fixture, bite endurance jaws and suction cup template. It also contains tables for material-by-material chemical test applicability and for element migration limits, plus a formula and worked examples for calculating volatile compounds content.

The document gives step-by-step test procedures for mechanical and chemical assessment, so it is usable as a laboratory method as well as a product safety specification. It also includes a table linking clauses to the safety requirements of Regulation 2023/988/EC in Annex ZA, which is useful when checking regulatory correspondence.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 14372:2024
01-maj-2024
Izdelki za otroke - Jedilni pribor in posoda za hranjenje - Varnostne zahteve in
preskusi
Child care articles - Cutlery and feeding utensils - Safety requirements and tests
Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Besteck und Geschirr - Sicherheitstechnische
Anforderungen und Prüfungen
Articles de puériculture - Couverts et vaisselle - Exigences de sécurité et essais
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 14372
ICS:
97.040.60 Kuhinjska posoda, jedilni Cookware, cutlery and
servisi in jedilni pribor flatware
97.190 Otroška oprema Equipment for children
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 14372
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2024
ICS 97.190 Will supersede EN 14372:2004
English Version
Child care articles - Cutlery and feeding utensils - Safety
requirements and tests
Articles de puériculture - Couverts et vaisselle - Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Besteck und
Exigences de sécurité et essais Geschirr - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und
Prüfungen
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 252.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 5
Introduction . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Description . 9
5 Test equipment and tolerances .12
5.1 Test equipment .12
5.2 Tolerances .18
6 Construction and general requirements .19
6.1 General .19
6.2 Preparation of samples and general testing conditions .19
6.3 Decoration, inscription and decals (see B.5) .19
6.4 Visual and tactile examination .19
6.5 Small parts .20
6.6 Finger traps .20
6.6.1 Requirement .20
6.6.2 Test procedure .20
7 Mechanical requirements and test methods .20
7.1 Tensile strength .20
7.1.1 Requirement .20
7.1.2 Test procedure .20
7.2 Torque test .21
7.3 Tear resistance .21
7.3.1 Requirement .21
7.3.2 Test procedure .21
7.4 Strength/rigidity .21
7.4.1 Requirement .21
7.4.2 Test procedure .21
7.5 Drop test .21
7.5.1 Requirement .21
7.5.2 Test procedure .21
7.6 Impact test .22
7.6.1 Requirement .22
7.6.2 Test procedure .22
7.7 Suction cup template test .22
7.7.1 Requirement .22
7.7.2 Test procedure .22
7.8 Fork tines integrity .22
7.8.1 Requirement .22
7.8.2 Test procedure .22
7.9 Food feeder .22
7.9.1 Airway obstruction .22
7.9.2 Size of mesh (see B.7) .23
7.9.3 Bite endurance test of a food holder made of an elastomeric material .23
7.9.4 Strength test of mesh products .24
7.9.5 Security of food holder (see B.8) .24
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7.9.6 Security of closure . 24
7.9.7 Closure endurance (see B.9) . 24
7.9.8 Food holder protector . 25
8 Chemical requirements and test methods . 25
8.1 General . 25
8.2 Preparation of samples for chemical tests . 25
8.3 Requirements for materials. 25
8.4 Volatile compounds content of silicone elastomer components (see B.11) . 27
8.4.1 Requirement . 27
8.4.2 Determination of volatile compounds content . 27
8.5 N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances release . 28
8.6 Migration of certain elements (see B.12 and B.13) . 29
8.6.1 Requirement . 29
8.6.2 Method for the determination of the migration of certain elements. 30
8.7 Formaldehyde release (See B.17) . 30
8.7.1 Requirements . 30
8.7.2 Determination . 30
8.8 Colour fastness (see B.10) . 30
8.8.1 Principle . 30
8.8.2 Requirement . 31
8.8.3 Determination of colour fastness . 31
8.9 Migration of primary aromatic amines (see B.16) . 32
8.9.1 Requirement . 32
8.9.2 Principles . 32
8.9.3 Procedure . 32
8.10 Migration of lead and cadmium from glass and ceramic articles (see B.14) . 32
8.10.1 Requirement . 32
8.10.2 Determination of lead and cadmium . 33
8.11 Migration of elements from metal (see B.13) . 33
8.11.1 Requirement . 33
8.11.2 Determination of elements . 33
8.12 Nickel release (see B.18) . 33
8.12.1 Requirement . 33
8.12.2 Determination of nickel release . 33
9 Consumer packaging . 33
10 Product information . 34
10.1 General . 34
10.2 Purchase information . 34
10.3 Warnings . 34
10.4 Instructions for use . 35
10.4.1 General . 35
10.4.2 Re-usable products . 35
10.4.3 Microwaveable products. 36
11 Test report . 36
Annex A (informative) Warnings . 37
Annex B (informative) Rationales . 38
B.1 Information for medical devices that have a feeding function . 38
B.2 Relationship with the Toy Directive . 38
B.3 Button and coin batteries (see 6.1) . 38
B.4 Magnets (see 6.1) . 39
B.5 Decoration, Inscription and Decals (see 6.3) . 39
B.6 Sample used for the test (see 6.2) . 39
B.7 Size of mesh (see 7.9.2). 40
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B.8 Security of food holder (see 7.9.5) .40
B.9 Closure endurance (see 7.9.7) .40
B.10 Colourants (see 8.8) .40
B.11 Volatile compounds content (see 8.4) .41
B.12 Migration of certain elements (see 8.6) .41
B.13 Cr VI limit (see 8.6) .44
B.14 Migration of lead and cadmium from glass and ceramic articles (see 8.10) .44
B.15 Migration of elements from metal (see 8.11) .44
B.16 Migration of primary aromatic amines (see 8.9) .44
B.17 Formaldehyde release (see 8.7) .45
B.18 Requirement for Ni (see 8.12) .45
Annex C (informative) A-Deviations .46
Annex D (informative) Good practice for visibility and legibility .47
D.1 General .47
D.2 Warnings .47
D.3 Font .47
D.4 Multi-languages .47
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the safety
requirements of Directive 2001/95/EC aimed to be covered .48
Bibliography .50

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European foreword
This document (prEN 14372:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 252 “Child care
articles”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 14372:2004.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are listed below:
— Introduction: Completely reworded and references to European regulations have been renewed.
— Clause 3: Old definitions have been revised and new parts have been added, e.g. food feeder.
— Clause 4: New parts have been added.
— Clause 5: This clause is completely new.
— Clause 6: This clause is completely new.
— Clause 7: The whole clause has been divided into several sub-paragraphs for individual tests, and
several paragraphs for new items and their tests have been added.
— Clause 8: This clause has been completely restructured and subdivided. Chemical requirements and
test methods have been set for materials (like rubber, silicon, TPE, metal, glass) and exposures
(mouthing and swallowing) which are recently not covered by harmonized legislation. Requirements
for substances (e.g. Phthalate content, BPA release) which are covered by harmonized regulation
(like REACH, (EU) 10/2011 or its amendments) have not been included.
— Clause 9 This clause is completely new.
— Clause 10: Revised and partly reworded.
— Clause 11: This clause on the test report is completely new.
— Annex A: This informative annex with translations of warnings into 24 languages is completely new.
— Annex B: This informative annex with rationales is completely new.
— Annex D: This informative annex on good practice for visibility and legibility is completely new.
— Annex ZA: This informative annex regarding relationship between this standard and the safety
requirements of Directive 2001/95/EC aimed to be covered is completely new.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
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Introduction
This document establishes minimum safety requirements and specifies appropriate test methods for
children’s cutlery and feeding utensils. However, this document cannot eliminate all possible risks to
young children.
It is essential that the manufacturer gives all warnings and instructions specified in this document clearly,
to allow the consumer to ensure the product is used correctly and safely.
It is also important that the product or its packaging bears a traceability marking (e.g. batch coding) to
enable traceability of the product through the supply chain.
This document sets chemical requirements and test methods for materials (e.g. silicon, TPE, glass
ceramics, metals, etc.) and exposures (mouthing and swallowing) not covered by harmonized legislation.
Where this document sets migration limits for substances also covered by legislation, the requirements
of this document with stated test conditions must be regarded as additional.
Materials and chemical risks included in this document (Table 1) do not present a definitive list but the
considered opinion of the Technical Committee based on current knowledge of likely risks.
All food contact materials and articles are regulated by Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 [1], Regulation
(EC) No 2023/2006 [22] and relevant implementation measures, at European or national level.
All plastics components of feeding utensils and cutlery which are intended to come into contact with food
are specifically regulated by Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 [2] on plastic materials and articles intended
to come into contact with food and its amendments. Therefore, for example, the Bisphenol A requirement
has not been included in this document [24]. Phthalates, Azo-dyes, PAH are regulated by Annex XVII of
the REACH Regulation [3] and have not been included in this document.
Articles treated with biocides are regulated under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012, and therefore have not
been included in this document.

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1 Scope
This document specifies safety requirements relating to the materials, construction, performance,
packaging and labelling of cutlery and feeding utensils. All products which are intended to be used by a
child aged up to 48 months to eat by itself or with the assistance of another person are included in the
scope of this document. This includes products which have a different primary function, but have a
secondary function intended to allow a child to use the product to eat by itself or with the assistance of
another person.
This document does not apply to pre-prepared food containers, to containers intended for storage only,
or to cutlery and feeding utensils designed for specialist medical applications or for use under medical
supervision (see B.1).
This document does not apply to single-use cutlery and feeding utensils.
This document includes test methods for the mechanical and chemical requirements specified and
requirements relating to the product information.
This document is not applicable to drinking equipment (feeding bottles, teats, spouts, and cups) which is
covered by EN 14350:2020+A1:2023.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018, Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021, Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements
EN 14350:2020+A1:2023, Child care articles — Drinking equipment — Safety requirements and test
methods
EN 12868:2017, Child use and care articles — Method for determining the release of N-nitrosamines and
N-nitrosatable substances from elastomer or rubber teats and soothers
EN ISO 17294-2:2023, Water quality — Application of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-
MS) — Part 2: Determination of selected elements including uranium isotopes (ISO 17294-2:2023)

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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
• IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org
3.1
cutlery
implements used for eating such as knives, forks, spoons and food pushers
3.2
feeding utensil
implement or container such as a plate or a bowl used for feeding children
3.3
suction ring/cup/pad
component intended to adhere or secure a product to a surface
3.4
handle
component designed to assist the handling of a product
3.5
food feeder
device intended to contain pieces of food and allow the child sucking and/or chewing the food through a
mesh or a perforated surface
Note 1 to entry: A food feeder is usually constructed of a handle, food holder and closure.
3.5.1
food holder
flexible container usually made of mesh or elastomer (e.g. silicone rubber, TPE, etc.) with openings, part
that holds and allows the child to access the food
3.5.2
closure
opening and closing component(s) used to hold the food holder and prevent access by the child to the
contents of the food bag
3.5.3
food holder protector
device that can be attached to and detached from the food feeder to cover the food holder
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4 Description
Examples of cutlery and feeding utensils are shown in Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Key
A Spoon
B Fork
C Knife
D1 Food pusher – top view
D2 Food pusher – front view
D3 Food pusher – side view
1 Tines
2 Neck
3 Handle
Figure 1 — Examples of cutlery
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Key
A 1 Bowl – side view
A 2 Bowl – top view
B 1 Plate – side view
B 2 Plate – top view
C 1 Keep-warm plate – side view
C 2 Keep-warm plate – top view
C 3 Removable plug on keep-warm plate
D 1 Weaning bowl – side view
D 2 Weaning bowl – top view
Figure 2 — Examples of feeding utensils
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Key
A 1 Feeding utensil with suction pad – side view
A 2 Feeding utensil – top view
B 1 Suction pad – side view
B 2 Suction pad – top view
B 3 Suction pad release tab
Figure 3 — Example of a feeding utensil with a separate suction pad

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Key
1 handle
2 closure
3 food holder
Figure 4 — Example of a food feeder
5 Test equipment and tolerances
5.1 Test equipment
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 5 — Small parts cylinder
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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 tip radius equalling half the probe diameter
2 scribed line
diameter of probe 1: 5,5 mm,
−01,
+01,
diameter of probe 2: 12 mm
Figure 6 — Probes for holes (finger traps) test
Dimensions in millimetres
NOTE 1 All dimensions with a tolerance are machined as ISO 21920-1:2021 [4] to Ra 0, 4 .
NOTE 2 Material: H13 high chrome tool steel or equivalent. Harden to 45-50 Rockwell C.
Figure 7 — Indentor for tear resistance test
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Dimensions in millimetres
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C
Figure 8 — Guide A, B and C
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Dimensions in millimetres
NOTE 1 Material: H13 high chrome tool steel or equivalent. Harden to 45-50 Rockwell C.
NOTE 2 Dimensions marked as “A” made to fit the individual test machine load cell.
NOTE 3 Dimensions marked as “B” made to fit the individual test machine table.
Figure 9 — Apparatus for strength/rigidity test
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 10 — Size of mesh fixture
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Figure 11 — Example of fixture assembly for size of mesh test
Dimensions in millimetres
NOTE 1 All dimensions with a tolerance are machined as ISO 21920-1:2021 [4] to Ra 0, 4 .
NOTE 2 Material: H13 high chrome tool steel or equivalent.
Figure 12 — Size of mesh probe
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Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 13 — Bite endurance jaws
5.2 Tolerances
Unless otherwise stated, the following tolerances apply:
— forces: ±5 % of the nominal force;
— masses: ±0,5 % of the nominal mass;
— dimensions: ±1,0 mm of the nominal dimension;
— angles: ±2° of the nominal angle;
— duration of forces for durability tests: ±1 s;
— duration of forces for static load tests: ±2 s.
Mechanical tests are often described in terms of the application of forces. Masses can however be used.
1 kg mass may be used for 10 N force.
Unless otherwise specified, the test forces may be applied by any suitable device which does not affect
the results.
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6 Construction and general requirements
6.1 General
There are some products designed as a toy or with features that resemble a toy. These products shall
additionally meet the relevant requirements of EN 71.
There are some products which are designed to be also used as drinking equipment or have a drinking
function. These products shall additionally meet the requirements of EN 14350:2020+A1:2023.
Button and coin batteries are not permitted, due to the severe health risk posed to small children if
inserted, swallowed, or ingested (see B.3).
Magnetic parts shall not be accessible to the child. They shall be fully encapsuled. All magnetic parts used
2 2 2 2
shall have a magnetic flux index less than 50 kG mm (0,5 T mm ) when tested according to EN 71-
1:2014+A1:2018 (see B.4).
Glass or ceramic cutlery is not permitted due to the risks of breakage and the possible hazards.
Products made of vulcanized rubber including natural latex have not been included in the Chemical and
the Product information part of this document. If manufacturers use these types of rubber for their
cutlery or feeding utensils, they shall follow the relevant parts of EN 14350:2020+A1:2023.
6.2 Preparation of samples and general testing conditions
Each mechanical destructive test shall be carried out on a new sample unless otherwise stated (see B.6).
All samples shall be submerged in water at (60 ± 2) °C for (10 ± 0,5) min. Drain excess water before
allowing the samples to cool to room temperature in a desiccator for (24 ± 1) h prior to testing. Use new
samples, preferably from the same batch, for each test unless otherwise stated (i.e. samples used in one
test shall not be used in another test).
6.3 Decoration, inscription and decals (see B.5)
All areas of cutlery and feeding utensils may be decorated or inscribed by techniques which do not apply
materials to their surface, e.g. by laser engraving. The manufacturer has to make sure that possible
contamination, e.g. from laser engraving combustion products, does not impair product safety.
NOTE Attention is drawn to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 [2] with respect to printed, powder coated or inmold
labelled areas that are intended to come into contact with food.
Areas of feeding utensils that are intended to be mouthed shall not be powder coated, printed, and also
not when covered by a functional barrier including inmold labelling.
Areas of feeding utensils that are not intended to contact food and/or to be mouthed may be decorated
or inscribed with techniques which apply colorant such as printing with printing inks.
Adhesive decals and labels intended to stay on the product during use are not allowed on any part of
feeding utensils. Decorations shall not be attached to any part of feeding utensils by glue.
6.4 Visual and tactile examination
All components of cutlery and feeding utensils when assembled for use shall be free from any accessible
sharp points or edges and free of flash and burrs, which could cause injuries, and shall be assessed by
visual and tactile examination. In case of doubt, apply test for sharp point and sharp edge according to
EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018.
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6.5 Small parts
All parts which are designed to be removed (e.g. for cleaning), or become separated after the tensile or
other mechanical tests shall not fit entirely within the small parts cylinder (see
Figure 5) in any orientation and without compression.
6.6 Finger traps
6.6.1 Requirement
This requirement only applies to components made of materials with a Shore A hardness of more than
60.
To avoid entrapment of fingers in any part of cutlery or feeding utensil, all accessible holes more than
10 mm deep shall not have an opening width between 5,5 mm and 12 mm, when tested in accordance
with 6.6.2.
NOTE Circular holes not meeting this requirement present a risk of restricting blood circulation. Also, non-
circular holes with acute V-shaped angles or inward facing angles that are not well rounded might also pose a risk.
6.6.2 Test procedure
Only accessible holes shall be tested when the parts of cutlery or feeding utensil are in their assembled
state. If movable parts are involved test all configurations representing the intended use for possible
entrapments.
Using the 5,5 mm probe (Figure 6) measure the penetration of any accessible hole. If the unhindered
penetration is more than 10 mm, repeat using the 12 mm diameter probe (Figure 6).
The test is passed if either both or none of the 2 probes penetrate to a depth of > 10 mm.
The test is failed if only one of the probes penetrates to a depth > 10 mm.
7 Mechanical requirements and test methods
7.1 Tensile strength
7.1.1 Requirement
All products with more than one component and which are intended to be held by a child shall be tested
as described in 7.1.2. No component shall break, tear, or separate during this test.
7.1.2 Test procedure
The tensile force shall be applied to one component of the sample whilst another component is firmly
held. A pre-load of (5 ± 2) N shall be applied to align the specimen and then the force shall be increased
to (90 ± 2) N at a cross head speed of (200 ± 5) mm/min and maintained at that level for (10 ± 1) s.
Clamps or other devices shall hold the components securely during the test without giving rise to damage
which might affect the test result. Any results where such damage occurs shall be disregarded.
Tests shall be carried out along the major axis and at the right angles to the major axis. Every possible
combination of pairs of components shall be tested.
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7.2 Torque test
If a component can be gripped between thumb and forefinger, it shall be torque tested according to
EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018. No component shall break, tear, or separate during this test.
7.3 Tear resistance
7.3.1 Requirement
Components produced out of materials with a Shore A hardness of less than 60-shall be tested as
described in 7.3.2. The tested component shall not break, tear, or separate during the subsequent tensile
test.
7.3.2 Test procedure
The components to be tested shall be separated or if necessary, cut from any other components.
Place the component to be tested on a cutting board of at least 10 mm thickness and (70 ± 5) Shore D
hardness. Place the tip of the indentor, the shape and dimensions of which are given in Figure 7, in the
approximate centre of the largest surface of the component to be tested.
At a crosshead speed of (10 ± 5) mm/min apply a force of (200 ± 10) N for (1 ± 0,5) s.
If the indentor punctures the component carry out a tensile test in accordance with 7.1.2. For the
component suitable fixing devices shall be used to hold opposite ends of the component securely, so that
the puncture produced by the indentor is at 90 ° to the axis of tensile force.
7.4 Strength/rigidity
7.4.1 Requirement
The test shall be applied to all cutlery. When tested in accordance with 7.4.2 no component of cutlery
shall break, tear or separate.
7.4.2 Test procedure
A tensile testing machine with an attachment to facilitate three-point bend loading onto handles of
articles shall be used to apply a compression load to (100 ± 5) N at a crosshead speed of (10 ± 5) mm/min
and maintain for (10 ± 1) s as shown in Figure 9.
The load shall be applied at the mid-point of item’s length. The test shall be repeated with load applied at
(30 ± 1) mm either end of the product. In each test the restraining points shall be positioned (25 ± 1) mm
from the load point.
NOTE It might be necessary to prevent the cutlery from slipping during the test.
7.5 Drop test
7.5.1 Requirement
All products excluding those made of glass and ceramic when tested according to 7.5.2. shall not form
sharp edges, sharp points or small parts.
NOTE For feeding items made of glass or ceramic a warning is applicable. See Clause 10 Product information.
7.5.2 Test procedure
Test in accordance to EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 Drop Test.
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7.6 Impact test
7.6.1 Requirement
All products, excluding those made of glass and ceramic, when tested according to 7.6.2, shall not form
sharp edges, sharp points or small parts.
NOTE For feeding items made of glass or ceramic, a warning is applicable. See Clause 10 Product information.
7.6.2 Test procedure
Test in accordance to EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 Impact Test.
7.7 Suction cup template test
7.7.1 Requirement
Suction cups, while attached to the product or detached from the product, shall in no direction protrude
through template for suction cups when tested according to 7.7.2.
7.7.2 Test procedure
Test in accordance to EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 Small balls and suction cups.
7.8 Fork tines integrity
7.8.1 Requirement
When tested in accordance with 7.8.2 no fork tine shall break, tear or separate.
7.8.2 Test procedure
Test in accordance to EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 Impact Test. The fork shall be positioned in such a way that
the tines are all within the 80 mm diameter of the metallic weight when impact occurs. The same fork
shall be impacted once on both sides.
7.9 Food feeder
The food feeder shall comply with all the requirements of this standard in addition to the specific
requirements of this clause.
7.9.1 Airway obstruction
7.9.1.1 Requirement
When tested in accordance with 7.9.5.2 no part of the product excluding the food holder shall protrude
past the base of Template A or B (see Figure 8).
7.9.1.2 Test procedure
Position and clamp the template so that the axis of the slot is substantially vertical and the slot is
unobstructed at its top and bottom openings. Place the sample in all possible orientations over the hole
without compressing it, so that the only force applied is due to its mass. Determine whether the product
protrudes past the base of the template.
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7.9.2 Size of mesh (see B.7)
7.9.2.1 Requirement
This requirement is only applicable to mesh food feeders.
When tested in accordance with 7.9.2.2 the probe shall not pass through the mesh past the 5 mm diameter
of the probe (see Figure 12).
7.9.2.2 Test procedure
Fix a single layer of mesh over the size of mesh fixture (see Figure 10).
The mesh shall be placed over the end of the fixture with the 2mm radius in an undistorted free condition,
e.g. without any force applied to the mesh. Clamp the mesh on the 25 mm diameter of the fixture using a
suitable method ensuring that the mesh does not move during the test. A worm drive clamp („Jubilee
Clip”) is the suggested equipment (see Figure 11).
Insert the point of the probe (see Figure 12) into one of the largest holes in the weave of the mesh near
the centre of the 15mm diameter of the fixture. Ensure the probe is applied away from any seam of the
sample. Apply a force of (30 ± 2) N for (10 ± 1) s at a crosshead speed of (100 ± 5)mm/min.
7.9.3 Bite endurance test of a food holder made of an elastomeric material
7.9.3.1 Requirement
When tested in accordance with 7.9.1.2, no elastomeric component of the sample shall break, tear or
separate. When subsequently tested in accordance with 7.1.2, tensile test, no elastomeric component of
the sample shall break, tear or separate.
7.9.3.2 Test method
For each elastomeric component, new sample shall be used for each test.
Without pulling, cut off or remove the elastomeric component
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2025
Izdelki za otroke - Jedilni pribor, posoda za hranjenje in pripomočki za hranjenje -
Varnostne zahteve in preskusi
Child care articles - Cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders - Safety requirements and
tests
Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Besteck, Geschirr und Lebensmittelsauger -
Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfungen
Articles de puériculture - Couverts et articles de vaisselle - Exigences de sécurité et
essais
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 14372
ICS:
97.040.60 Kuhinjska posoda, jedilni Cookware, cutlery and
servisi in jedilni pribor flatware
97.190 Otroška oprema Equipment for children
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 14372
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2025
ICS 97.190 Will supersede EN 14372:2004
English Version
Child care articles - Cutlery, feeding utensils and food
feeders - Safety requirements and tests
Articles de puériculture - Couverts et articles de Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Besteck,
vaisselle - Exigences de sécurité et essais Geschirr und Lebensmittelsauger -
Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfungen
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for second enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical
Committee CEN/TC 252.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

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language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
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Contents Page
European foreword . 5
Introduction . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Description . 9
5 Test equipment and tolerances . 12
5.1 Test equipment . 12
5.2 Tolerances. 19
6 Construction and general requirements . 20
6.1 General . 20
6.2 Preparation of samples and general testing conditions (see B.6) . 20
6.3 Decoration, inscription and decals (B.5) . 20
6.4 Visual and tactile examination . 20
6.5 Small parts . 21
6.6 Finger traps . 21
6.6.1 Requirement . 21
6.6.2 Test procedure . 21
7 Mechanical requirements and test methods . 21
7.1 Tensile strength . 21
7.1.1 Requirement . 21
7.1.2 Test procedure . 21
7.2 Torque test. 22
7.3 Tear resistance . 22
7.3.1 Requirement . 22
7.3.2 Test procedure . 22
7.4 Strength/rigidity of cutlery . 22
7.4.1 Requirement . 22
7.4.2 Test procedure . 22
7.5 Drop test . 23
7.5.1 Requirement . 23
7.5.2 Test procedure . 23
7.6 Impact test . 23
7.6.1 Requirement . 23
7.6.2 Test procedure . 23
7.7 Suction cup template test . 23
7.7.1 Requirement . 23
7.7.2 Test procedure . 23
7.8 Fork tines integrity . 23
7.8.1 Requirement . 23
7.8.2 Test procedure . 23
7.9 Food feeder . 23
7.9.1 General . 23
7.9.2 Airway obstruction . 24
7.9.3 Size of mesh (see B.7) . 24
7.9.4 Bite endurance test of a food holder made of an elastomeric material . 24
7.9.5 Strength test of mesh products. 25
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7.9.6 Security of food holder (see B.8) . 25
7.9.7 Security of closure . 25
7.9.8 Closure endurance (see B.9) . 26
7.9.9 Food holder protector size . 26
8 Chemical requirements and test methods . 26
8.1 General . 26
8.2 Preparation of samples for chemical tests . 26
8.3 Requirements for materials . 27
8.4 Volatile compounds content of silicone elastomer components (see B.11) . 28
8.4.1 Requirement . 28
8.4.2 Determination of volatile compounds content . 28
8.5 N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances release . 29
8.6 Migration of certain elements (see B.12 and B.13) . 30
8.6.1 Requirement . 30
8.6.2 Method for the determination of the migration of certain elements . 31
8.7 Formaldehyde release (See B.17) . 31
8.7.1 Requirements . 31
8.7.2 Determination . 31
8.8 Colour fastness (see B.10) . 31
8.8.1 Principle . 31
8.8.2 Requirement . 32
8.8.3 Determination of colour fastness . 32
8.9 Migration of primary aromatic amines (see B.16) . 33
8.9.1 Requirement . 33

8.9.2 Principles . 33
8.9.3 Procedure . 33
8.10 Migration of lead and cadmium from glass and ceramic articles (see B.14) . 33
8.10.1 Requirement . 33
8.10.2 Determination of lead and cadmium . 33
8.11 Migration of elements from metal (see B.15) . 34
8.11.1 Requirement . 34
8.11.2 Determination of elements . 34
8.12 Nickel release (see B.18) . 34
8.12.1 Requirement . 34
8.12.2 Determination of nickel release . 34
9 Consumer packaging . 34
10 Product information . 35
10.1 General . 35
10.2 Purchase information . 35
10.3 Warnings . 35
10.4 Instructions for use . 37
11 Test report . 37
Annex A (informative) Warnings . 38
Annex B (informative) Rationales . 39
B.1 Information for medical devices that have a feeding function . 39
B.2 Relationship with the Toy Directive . 39
B.3 Button and coin batteries (see 6.1) . 39
B.4 Magnets (see 6.1) . 39
B.5 Decoration, Inscription and Decals (see 6.3) . 40
B.6 Sample used for the test (see 6.2) . 40
B.7 Size of mesh (see 7.9.3) . 40
B.8 Security of food holder (see 7.9.6) . 40
B.9 Closure endurance (see 7.9.8) . 41
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B.10 Colourants (see 8.8) . 41
B.11 Volatile compounds content (see 8.4) . 41
B.12 Migration of certain elements (see 8.6) . 42
B.13 Cr VI limit (see 8.6) . 44
B.14 Migration of lead and cadmium from glass and ceramic articles (see 8.10) . 45
B.15 Migration of elements from metal (see 8.11) . 45
B.16 Migration of primary aromatic amines (see 8.9) . 45
B.17 Formaldehyde release (see 8.7) . 45
B.18 Requirement for Ni (see 8.12) . 46
B.19 Bowls and similar hemispherical shaped items (See 10.3) . 46
Annex C (informative) Good practice for visibility and legibility . 47
C.1 General . 47
C.2 Warnings . 47
C.3 Font . 47
C.4 Multi-languages . 47
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the safety
requirements of Regulation 2023/988/EC aimed to be covered . 48
Bibliography . 51
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European foreword
This document (prEN 14372:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 252 “Child care
articles”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the second CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 14372:2004.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are listed below:
— Introduction: Completely reworded and references to European regulations have been renewed.
— Clause 3: Old definitions have been revised and new parts have been added, e.g. food feeder.
— Clause 4: New parts have been added.
— Clause 5: This clause is completely new.
— Clause 6: This clause is completely new.
— Clause 7: The whole clause has been divided into several sub-paragraphs for individual tests, and
several paragraphs for new items and their tests have been added.
— Clause 8: This clause has been completely restructured and subdivided. Chemical requirements and
test methods have been set for materials (like rubber, silicon, TPE, metal, glass) and exposures
(mouthing and swallowing) which are recently not covered by harmonized legislation. Requirements
for substances (e.g. Phthalate content, BPA release) which are covered by harmonized regulation
(like REACH, (EU) 10/2011 or its amendments) have not been included.
— Clause 9 This clause is completely new.
— Clause 10: Revised and partly reworded.
— Clause 11: This clause on the test report is completely new.
— Annex A: This informative annex with translations of warnings into 24 languages is completely new.
— Annex B: This informative annex with rationales is completely new.
— Annex C: This informative annex on good practice for visibility and legibility is completely new.
— Annex ZA: This informative annex regarding relationship between this standard and the safety
requirements of Regulation 2023/988/EC aimed to be covered is completely new.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
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Introduction
This document establishes minimum safety requirements and specifies appropriate test methods for
children’s cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders. However, this document cannot eliminate all
possible risks to young children.
It is essential that the manufacturer gives all warnings and instructions specified in this document clearly,
to allow the consumer to ensure the product is used correctly and safely.
It is also important that the product or its packaging bears a traceability marking (e.g. batch coding) to
enable traceability of the product through the supply chain.
This document sets chemical requirements and test methods for materials (e.g. silicon, TPE, glass
ceramics, metals, etc.) and exposures (mouthing and swallowing) not covered by harmonized legislation.
Where this document sets migration limits for substances also covered by legislation, the requirements
of this document with stated test conditions must be regarded as additional.
Materials and chemical risks included in this document (Table 1) do not present a definitive list but the
considered opinion of the Technical Committee based on current knowledge of likely risks.
All food contact materials and articles are regulated by Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 [1], Regulation
(EC) No 2023/2006 [22] and relevant implementation measures, at European or national level.
All plastics components of cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders which are intended to come into
contact with food are specifically regulated by Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 [2] on plastic materials and
articles intended to come into contact with food and its amendments. Therefore, for example, the
Bisphenol A requirement has not been included in this document [24]. Phthalates, Azo-dyes, PAH are
regulated by Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation [3] and have not been included in this document.
Articles treated with biocides are regulated under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012, and therefore have not
been included in this document.
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1 Scope
This document specifies safety requirements relating to the materials, construction, performance,
packaging and labelling of cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders. All products which are intended to
be used by a child aged up to 48 months to eat by itself or with the assistance of another person are
included in the scope of this document. This includes products which have a different primary function,
but have a secondary function intended to allow a child to use the product to eat by itself or with the
assistance of another person.
This document does not apply to pre-prepared food containers, to containers intended for storage only,
or to cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders designed for specialist medical applications or for use
under medical supervision (B.1).
This document does not apply to single-use cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders.
This document includes test methods for the mechanical and chemical requirements specified and
requirements relating to the product information.
This document does not apply to drinking equipment (feeding bottles, teats, spouts, and cups) which is
covered by EN 14350:2020+A1:2023.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018, Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
EN 71-3:2019+A2:2024, Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements
EN 12868:2017, Child use and care articles — Method for determining the release of N-nitrosamines and
N-nitrosatable substances from elastomer or rubber teats and soothers
EN 14350:2020+A1:2023, Child care articles — Drinking equipment — Safety requirements and test
methods
EN ISO 17294-2:2023, Water quality — Application of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-
MS) — Part 2: Determination of selected elements including uranium isotopes (ISO 17294-2:2023, Corrected
version 2024-02)
EN 1811:2023, Reference test method for release of nickel from all post assemblies which are inserted into
pierced parts of the human body and articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the
skin
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
• IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org
3.1
cutlery
implements used for eating such as knives, forks, spoons and food pushers
3.2
feeding utensil
implement or container such as a plate or a bowl used for feeding children
3.3
suction ring/cup/pad
component intended to adhere or secure a product to a surface
3.4
handle
component designed to assist the handling of a product
3.5
food feeder
device intended to contain pieces of food and allow the child sucking and/or chewing the food through a
mesh or a perforated surface
Note 1 to entry: A food feeder is usually constructed of a handle, food holder and closure.
3.5.1
food holder
flexible container usually made of mesh or elastomer (e.g. silicone rubber, TPE, etc.) with openings, part
that holds and allows the child to access the food
3.5.2
closure
opening and closing component(s) used to hold the food holder and prevent access by the child to the
contents of the flexible container
3.6
protective cover
component(s) to protect the feeding utensil or cutlery, not intended to be handled by the child
Note 1 to entry: Intended to be handled by the child means grasped, carried, or supported by the child’s hand(s).
3.7
food holder protector
device that can be attached to and detached from the food feeder usually a dome shaped component,
intended to cover the food holder 3.5.1
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4 Description
Examples of cutlery and feeding utensils are shown in Figures 1, 2, 3 and food feeder in Figure 4.

Key
A Spoon
B Fork
C Knife
D1 Food pusher – top view
D2 Food pusher – front view
D3 Food pusher – side view
Figure 1 — Examples of cutlery
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Key
A 1 Bowl – side view
A 2 Bowl – top view
B 1 Plate – side view
B 2 Plate – top view
C 1 Keep-warm plate – side view
C 2 Keep-warm plate – top view
C 3 Removable plug on keep-warm plate
D 1 Weaning bowl – side view
D 2 Weaning bowl – top view
Figure 2 — Examples of feeding utensils
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Key
A 1 Feeding utensil with suction pad – side view
A 2 Feeding utensil – top view
B 1 Suction pad – side view
B 2 Suction pad – top view
B 3 Suction pad release tab
Figure 3 — Example of a feeding utensil with a separate suction pad

Key
1 handle
2 closure
3 food holder
Figure 4 — Example of a food feeder
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5 Test equipment and tolerances
5.1 Test equipment
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 5 — Small parts cylinder
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 tip radius equalling half the probe diameter
2 scribed line
3 0
diameter of probe 1: 5,5 mm,
−01,
+01,
diameter of probe 2: 12 mm
Figure 6 — Probes for holes (finger traps) test
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Dimensions in millimetres
Material: H13 high chrome tool steel or equivalent. Harden to 45-50 Rockwell C.
NOTE All dimensions with a tolerance are machined as ISO 21920-1:2021 [4] to Ra 0, 4 .
Figure 7 — Indentor for tear resistance test
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Dimensions in millimetres
Template A
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Template B
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Template C
Figure 8 —Template A, B and C
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Dimensions in millimetres
Material: H13 high chrome tool steel or equivalent. Harden to 45-50 Rockwell C.
NOTE 1 Dimensions marked as “A” made to fit the individual test machine load cell.
NOTE 2 Dimensions marked as “B” made to fit the individual test machine table.
Figure 9 — Apparatus for strength/rigidity test
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Figure 10 — Size of mesh fixture
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Figure 11 — Example of fixture assembly for size of mesh test
Dimensions in millimetres
Material: H13 high chrome tool steel or equivalent.
NOTE All dimensions with a tolerance are machined as ISO 21920-1:2021 [4] to Ra 0, 4 .
Figure 12 — Size of mesh probe
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Figure 13 — Bite endurance jaws
5.2 Tolerances
Unless otherwise stated, the following tolerances apply:
— forces: ±5 % of the nominal force;
— masses: ±0,5 % of the nominal mass;
— dimensions: ±1,0 mm of the nominal dimension;
— angles: ±2° of the nominal angle;
— duration of forces for durability tests: ±1 s;
— duration of forces for static load tests: ±2 s.
Mechanical tests are often described in terms of the application of forces. Masses can however be used.
1 kg mass may be used for 10 N force.
Unless otherwise specified, the test forces may be applied by any suitable device which does not affect
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the results.
6 Construction and general requirements
6.1 General
There are some products designed as a toy or with features that resemble a toy. These products shall
additionally meet the relevant requirements of EN 71. (see B.2)
There are some products which are designed to be also used as drinking equipment or have a drinking
function. These products shall additionally meet the requirements of EN 14350:2020+A1:2023.
Button and coin batteries are not permitted, due to the severe health risk posed to small children if
inserted, swallowed, or ingested (see B.3).
Magnetic parts shall not be accessible to the child. They shall be fully encapsuled. All magnetic parts used
2 2 2 2
shall have a magnetic flux index less than 50 kG mm (0,5 T mm ) when tested according to
EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 (see B.4).
Glass or ceramic cutlery or food feeder is not permitted due to the risks of breakage and the possible
hazards.
Products made of vulcanized rubber including natural latex have not been included in the Chemical and
the Product information part of this document. If manufacturers use these types of rubber for their
cutlery, feeding utensils or food feeders, they shall follow the relevant parts of EN 14350:2020+A1:2023.
6.2 Preparation of samples and general testing conditions (see B.6)
Each mechanical destructive test shall be carried out on a new sample unless otherwise stated in the test
method.
All samples shall be submerged in water at (60 ± 2) °C for (10 ± 0,5) min. Drain excess water before
allowing the samples to cool to room temperature in a desiccator for (24 ± 1) h prior to testing. Use new
samples, preferably from the same batch, for each test unless otherwise stated (i.e. samples used in one
test shall not be used in another test).
6.3 Decoration, inscription and decals (B.5)
All areas of cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeder may be decorated or inscribed by techniques which
do not apply materials to their surface, e.g. by laser engraving. The manufacturer shall ensure that
possible contamination, e.g. from laser engraving combustion products, does not impair product safety.
Areas of products that are intended to be mouthed shall not be powder coated, printed, and also not when
covered by a functional barrier including inmold labelling.
Areas of products that are not intended to contact food and/or to be mouthed may be decorated or
inscribed with techniques which apply colorant such as printing with printing inks, powder coating and
inmold labelling.
Adhesive decals and labels intended to stay on the product during use are not allowed on any part of
feeding utensils. Decorations shall not be attached to any part of feeding utensils by glue.
6.4 Visual and tactile examination
All components of cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeder when assembled for use shall be free from
any accessible sharp points or edges and free of flash and burrs, which could cause injuries, and shall be
assessed by visual and tactile examination. In case of doubt, apply test for sharp point and sharp edge
according to EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018.
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6.5 Small parts
All parts which are designed to be removed (e.g. for cleaning), or become separated after the tensile or
other mechanical tests shall not fit entirely within the small parts cylinder (see
Figure 5) in any orientation and without compression.
6.6 Finger traps
6.6.1 Requirement
This requirement only applies to components made of materials with a Shore A hardness of more than
60.
To avoid entrapment of fingers in any part of product all accessible holes more than 10 mm deep shall
not have an opening width between 5,5 mm and 12 mm, when tested in accordance with 6.6.2.
6.6.2 Test procedure
Only accessible holes shall be tested when the parts of products are in their assembled state. If movable
parts are involved test all configurations representing the intended use for possible entrapments.
Using the 5,5 mm probe (Figure 6) measure the penetration of any accessible hole. If the unhindered
penetration is more than 10 mm, repeat using the 12 mm diameter probe (Figure 6).
The test is passed if either both or none of the 2 probes penetrate to a depth of > 10 mm.
The test is failed if only one of the probes penetrates to a depth > 10 mm.
7 Mechanical requirements and test methods
7.1 Tensile strength
7.1.1 Requirement
All products with more than one component and which are intended to be handled by a child shall be
tested as described in 7.1.2. No component shall break, tear, or separate during this test. Any separation
of components designed to be disassembled is functional in nature and shall not be considered as a
failure. These components shall be detached prior to the testing and each part shall pass the test
requirements.
NOTE Components are those individual and separate items or parts which are assembled to make the complete
product. They can be permanently or temporarily attached to the assembly. Components that are intended by
processing to create a homogenous item or part such as co-moulding of two different materials also known as over-
moulding, 2K – 2 component injection moulding or two shot moulding, are considered a single component for the
purpose of this test only.
7.1.2 Test procedure
The tensile force shall be applied to one component of the sample whilst another component is firmly
held. A pre-load of (5 ± 2) N shall be applied to align the specimen and then the force shall be increased
to (90 ± 2) N at a cross head speed of (200 ± 5) mm/min and maintained at that level for (10 ± 1) s.
Clamps or other devices shall hold the components securely during the test without giving rise to damage
which might affect the test result. Any results where such damage occurs shall be disregarded.
Tests shall be carried out along the major axis and at the right angles to the major axis. Every possible
combination of pairs of components shall be tested.
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7.2 Torque test
If a component can be gripped between thumb and forefinger, it shall be torque tested before performing
the tensile test according to 7.1.
The torque test shall be performed according to EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018. No component shall break, tear,
or separate during this test.
Any separation of components designed to be disassembled is functional in nature and shall not be
considered as a failure. These components shall be detached prior to the testing and each part shall pass
the test requirements.
7.3 Tear resistance
7.3.1 Requirement
Components produced out of materials with a Shore A hardness of less than 60 but excluding suction
pads and co-moulded parts shall be tested as described in 7.3.2. The tested component shall not break,
tear, or separate during the subsequent tensile test.
NOTE Co-moulded parts are intended to create a homogenous item or part moulding of two different materials
by processing, also known as over-moulding, 2K – 2 component injection moulding or two shot moulding.
7.3.2 Test procedure
The components to be tested shall be separated if necessary from any other components.
Place the component to be tested on a cutting board of at least 10 mm thickness and (70 ± 5) Shore D
hardness. Place the tip of the indentor, the shape and dimensions of which are given in Figure 7, in the
approximate centre of the largest surface of the component to be tested.
At a crosshead speed of (10 ± 5) mm/min apply a force of (200 ± 10) N for (1 ± 0,5) s.
If the indentor punctures the component carry out a tensile test in accordance with 7.1.2. For the
component suitable fixing devices shall be used to hold opposite ends of the component securely, so that
the puncture produced by the indentor is at 90 ° to the axis of tensile force.
7.4 Strength/rigidity of cutlery
7.4.1 Requirement
The test shall be applied to all cutlery. When tested in accordance with 7.4.2 no component of cutlery
shall break, tear or separate.
7.4.2 Test procedure
A tensile testing machine with an attachment to facilitate three-point bend loading onto handles of
articles shall be used to apply a compression load to (100 ± 5) N at a crosshead speed of (10 ± 5) mm/min
and maintain for (10 ± 1) s as shown in Figure 9.
The load shall be applied at the mid-point of item’s length. The test shall be repeated with load applied at
(30 ± 1) mm from either end of the product. In each test the restraining points shall be positioned
(25 ± 1) mm from the load point.
NOTE It might be necessary to prevent the cutlery from slipping during the test.
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7.5 Drop test
7.5.1 Requirement
All products excluding those made of glass and ceramic when tested according to 7.5.2. shall not form
sharp edges, sharp points or small parts.
NOTE For feeding items made of glass or ceramic a warning is applicable. See Clause 10 Product information.
7.5.2 Test procedure
Test in accordance to EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 Drop Test.
7.6 Impact test
7.6.1 Requirement
All products, excluding those made of glass and ceramic, when tested according to 7.6.2, shall not form
sharp edges, sharp points or small parts. Fork tines shall be additionally tested according to 7.8.
NOTE For feeding items made of glass or ceramic, a warning is applicable. See Clause 10 Product information.
7.6.2 Test procedure
Test in accordance to EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 Impact Test.
7.7 Suction cup template test
7.7.1 Requirement
Suction cups, while attached to the product or detached from the product, shall in no direction protrude
through template for suction cups when tested according to 7.7.2.
7.7.2 Test procedure
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