EN 12586:2007/FprA1
(Amendment)Child use and care articles - Soother holder - Safety requirements and test methods
Child use and care articles - Soother holder - Safety requirements and test methods
The Soother Holder Standard, EN 12586:2007 pays great attention to the possible strangulation hazard arising from the use of a soother holder. A restriction on the length of the soother holder is explained in the Rationale B 7.
However a possible design has recently come to light which could circumvent this requirement and because of the extreme hazard presented requires, in our opinion, an immediate amendment to the standard.
The amendment will also correct an error made regarding the warning and especially with the Slovenian language.
Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Schnullerhalter - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Articles de puériculture - Attache sucette - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Izdelki za otroke - Držalo dude - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode - Dopolnilo A1
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Overview
EN 12586:2007/FprA1 is a draft amendment to the CEN standard for soother (pacifier) holders that updates safety requirements and test methods to address an identified strangulation hazard. Prepared by CEN/TC 252, the amendment clarifies measurement and testing procedures, tightens length restrictions for looped straps, updates ventilation and probe tests, and corrects the Slovenian translation of the warning text. The intent is to ensure consistent national adoption and to prevent circumvention of existing safety limits.
Key practical points: the amendment introduces a maximum loop length of 110 mm for any strap section capable of forming a loop, specifies test forces for loop measurement, revises ventilation and fastener test references, and supplies corrected Slovenian warning phrases.
Key Topics
Strangulation risk and loop limits
- A new restriction limits any looped part of a strap to a maximum length of 110 mm when tested.
- The rationale notes that a strap formed as a loop could fit over a child's head even when the overall holder length complies with the 220 mm limit.
Measurement and test method updates
- Loop measurement is to be performed under a tensile force of (25 ± 2) N; looped parts are tested in isolation.
- Several figure references and guide labels are renumbered for clarity (Figures 16–18 for guide tests).
Ventilation, finger probe and fastener tests
- Ventilation hole requirements are clarified where permanent or detachable components protrude beyond guide bases.
- Finger trap testing calls for a 5.5 mm probe and, if penetration is greater than 10 mm, a 12 mm probe is used.
- Permanent fasteners that protrude past guide bases must include ventilation holes when tested in accordance with the revised methods.
Labeling and language correction
- Table A.1 is amended with a corrected Slovenian warning statement to ensure accurate user warnings in that language.
Applications
This amendment is directly relevant to:
- Manufacturers and designers of soother holders and pacifier accessories who must ensure compliance with length, loop and fastener requirements.
- Test laboratories and conformity assessors applying the updated measurement forces, probe sizes and guide-based test procedures.
- National standards bodies implementing CEN amendments and translators responsible for accurate warning text across languages.
Related Standards
- EN 12586:2007 - original European standard for soother holders.
- SIST EN 12586:2008/kFprA1:2010 - Slovenian adoption noting the amendment and corrected warning translation.
For product safety, apply the updated measurement and test methods in EN 12586:2007/FprA1 and ensure warnings and labelling reflect the corrected translations and the tightened loop-length protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12586:2007/FprA1 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Child use and care articles - Soother holder - Safety requirements and test methods". This standard covers: The Soother Holder Standard, EN 12586:2007 pays great attention to the possible strangulation hazard arising from the use of a soother holder. A restriction on the length of the soother holder is explained in the Rationale B 7. However a possible design has recently come to light which could circumvent this requirement and because of the extreme hazard presented requires, in our opinion, an immediate amendment to the standard. The amendment will also correct an error made regarding the warning and especially with the Slovenian language.
The Soother Holder Standard, EN 12586:2007 pays great attention to the possible strangulation hazard arising from the use of a soother holder. A restriction on the length of the soother holder is explained in the Rationale B 7. However a possible design has recently come to light which could circumvent this requirement and because of the extreme hazard presented requires, in our opinion, an immediate amendment to the standard. The amendment will also correct an error made regarding the warning and especially with the Slovenian language.
EN 12586:2007/FprA1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.190 - Equipment for children. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12586:2007/FprA1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12586:2007+A1:2011, EN 12586:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12586:2007/FprA1 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2001/95/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/264. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2010
Izdelki za otroke - Držalo dude - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode -
Dopolnilo A1
Child use and care articles - Soother holder - Safety requirements and test methods
Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Schnullerhalter - Sicherheitstechnische
Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Articles de puériculture - Attache sucette - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12586:2007/FprA1
ICS:
97.190 Otroška oprema Equipment for children
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 12586:2007
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
July 2010
ICS 97.190
English Version
Child use and care articles - Soother holder - Safety
requirements and test methods
Articles de puériculture - Attache sucette - Exigences de Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Schnullerhalter -
sécurité et méthodes d'essai Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 252.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 12586:2007. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Modification to 5.1.4.2, Ventilation holes (see 3.9 and B.11) .4
2 Modification to 5.1.6, Length (see 6.1.3 and B.7) .4
3 Modification to 5.1.10, Permanent fasteners .4
4 Modification to 6.1.3, Measurement of length (see 5.1.6 and 5.1.12.2).4
5 Modification to 6.1.4.1, Strap connecting the soother fastener with the garment fastener
(see 5.1.7) .6
6 Modification to 6.1.4.2, Strap connecting a supplementary component to the soother
holder (see 5.1.12.3) .6
7 Modification to 6.1.4.3, Cord thickness (see 5.1.8.1).6
8 Modification to 6.1.4.4, Exposed cord length (see 5.1.8.2) .6
9 Modification to 6.1.6.2, Test method .7
10 Modification to 6.1.8, Finger traps test (see 5.1.4.1) .7
11 Modification to 6.1.9.1, Principle .7
12 Modification to 6.1.9.2, Method .7
13 Modification to Table A.1,Translation of warning phrases .8
14 Modification to B.7, Length of soother holder (see 5.1.6) .8
Foreword
This document (EN 12586:2007/FprA1:2010) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 252 “Child
use and care articles”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
1 Modification to 5.1.4.2, Ventilation holes (see 3.9 and B.11)
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In the 1 paragraph, replace "Figure 15 and Figure 16" with "Figure 16 and Figure 17" to read:
"If any permanent or detachable fastener (see 5.1.10 and 5.1.11) or any permanent or detachable
supplementary component (see 5.1.12.4 and 5.1.12.5) protrude past the base of guides 1 and 2 (see
Figure 16 and Figure 17 when tested in accordance with 6.1.9 it shall be provided with ventilation holes as
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