EN 1725:2023

Furniture - Beds - Requirements for safety, strength and durability

This document specifies requirements on safety, strength and durability for all types of fully assembled beds used by adults in domestic and non-domestic environments including their components, such as bed frames, bed bases, mattresses and mattress pads (when they form a unit with the mattress) and, when supplied with the bed base, mattresses and mattress pads.
The tests are based on use by persons weighing up to 110 kg.
With the exception of sleeping functions, it does not apply to foldaway beds.
It does not apply to bunk beds, high beds and medical beds where separate Standards exist, as well as waterbeds and air beds.
Additional requirements can be applicable to items that have additional functions, e.g. storage features, day beds and convertible sofa-beds.
The durability test, 6.6.1, test 11, applies only to electrically operated beds.
It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing, degradation, flammability and electrical safety.
Annex A (normative) specifies test methods for finger entrapment.
Annex B (informative) gives a rationale.

Möbel - Betten - Anforderungen an Sicherheit, Festigkeit und Dauerhaltbarkeit

Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen bezüglich der Sicherheit, Festigkeit und Dauerhaltbarkeit für alle Arten gebrauchsfertiger Betten, die von Erwachsenen im Wohnbereich und im Nicht Wohnbereich genutzt werden, einschließlich ihrer Bauteile wie Bettgestelle, Bettböden, Matratzen und Matratzenauflagen (wenn sie eine Einheit mit der Matratze bilden), und wenn sie mit dem Bettboden, Matratzen und Matratzenauflagen geliefert werden, fest.
Die Prüfungen sind auf die Benutzung durch Personen mit einem Körpergewicht bis zu 110 kg ausgelegt.
Mit Ausnahme der Schlaffunktionen ist dieses Dokument nicht für Klappbetten anwendbar.
Es ist nicht für Etagenbetten, Hochbetten und medizinisch genutzte Betten, für die gesonderte Normen gelten, sowie für Wasser  und Luftbetten anwendbar.
Zusätzliche Anforderungen können auf Betten mit zusätzlichen Funktionen wie etwa Stauraum, Schlafsofas und wandelbare Liegesofas anwendbar sein.
Die Prüfung der Dauerhaltbarkeit, 6.6.1, Prüfung 11, ist nur für elektrisch angetriebene Betten anwendbar.
Es enthält keine Anforderungen an die Alterungsbeständigkeit, Materialermüdung, Entflammbarkeit und elektrische Sicherheit.
Anhang A (normativ) legt Prüfverfahren für Fingerfangstellen fest.
Anhang B (informativ) enthält eine Begründung.

Meubles - Lits - Exigences de sécurité, solité et durabilité

Le présent document spécifie les exigences de sécurité, de résistance et de durabilité de tous types de lits entièrement assemblés. Le présent document s'applique aux lits pour adultes, à usage domestique et non domestique, ainsi qu’à leurs composants : l’encadrement, le sommier, le matelas et le sur-matelas (s’il forme une unité avec le matelas) et, s’ils sont fournis avec le sommier, le matelas et le sur-matelas.
Les essais sont basés sur l’utilisation par une personne dont la masse est au plus de 110 kg.
À l’exception des fonctions liées au sommeil, le présent document ne s’applique pas aux lits rabattables.
Il ne s’applique pas aux lits superposés et surélevés, ni aux lits destinés aux soins médicaux pour lesquels il existe d’autres normes européennes, ni aux lits à eau et à air.
Des exigences additionnelles peuvent s’appliquer aux éléments qui présentent des fonctions supplémentaires, tels que les lits équipés d’une fonction rangement, les méridiennes et assimilés et les canapés convertibles.
L’essai de durabilité 6.6.1, essai 11, s’applique uniquement aux lits avec fonction électrique.
Il n’inclut aucune exigence relative à la résistance au vieillissement, à la dégradation, ni à la résistance au feu et à la sécurité électrique.
L’Annexe A [normative] spécifie les méthodes d’essais relatives aux risques de coincement de doigt.
L’Annexe B [informative] justifie l’intégration de certaines exigences.

Pohištvo - Postelje - Zahteve za varnost, trdnost in trajnost

Ta evropski standard določa zahteve za varnost, trdnost in trajnost za vse vrste povsem sestavljenih postelj za odrasle za stanovanjske in nestanovanjske prostore, vključno s sestavnimi deli, kot so posteljni okviri, posteljna podnožja, posteljni vložki in nadvložki (ko tvorijo celoto s posteljnimi vložki) in posteljni vložki in nadvložki, ki so dobavljeni s posteljnim podnožjem.
Preskusi upoštevajo težo oseb do 110 kg.
Z izjemo funkcij spanja se ne uporablja za sklopne postelje.
Ne uporablja se za pograde, dvignjene postelje in medicinske postelje, za katere obstajajo ločeni standardi, kot tudi ne za vodne postelje in zračne postelje.
Dodatne zahteve lahko veljajo za elemente, ki imajo dodatne funkcije, npr. funkcije shranjevanja, dnevne postelje in raztegljive sedežne garniture.
Preskus trajnosti iz točke 6.6.1, preskus 11, se uporablja samo za električno nastavljive postelje.
Ne vključuje zahtev za odpornost proti staranju, razpadu, vnetljivosti in električno varnost.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 28-Nov-2023
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 207/WG 1 - Domestic furniture
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 29-Nov-2023
• Due Date: 10-Nov-2023
• Completion Date: 29-Nov-2023
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1725:2024 - Furniture - Beds - Requirements for safety, strength and durability

Relations

• Replaces: EN 1725:1998 - Domestic furniture - Beds and mattresses - Safety requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 1725:2023 (CEN) is the European standard that specifies requirements and test methods for the safety, strength and durability of fully assembled beds used by adults in domestic and non‑domestic environments. It covers bed components such as bed frames, bed bases, mattresses and mattress pads (when forming a unit with the mattress) and applies to use by persons weighing up to 110 kg. EN 1725:2023 supersedes the 1998 edition and refers to ISO 19833:2018 test methods.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and exclusions: Applies to most adult beds (including guest beds) but excludes bunk beds, high beds, medical beds, waterbeds, air beds and, except for sleeping functions, some foldaway beds. It does not cover flammability, electrical safety or resistance to ageing/degradation.
• Safety requirements: Design measures to minimise injury risk - rounded/chamfered edges, elimination of sharp burrs, secure load‑bearing parts, and controls to prevent inadvertent operation.
• Entanglement and finger‑entrapment: Normative Annex A specifies test methods for finger entrapment and shear/compression hazards; entanglement hazard requirements and tests are included.
• Strength, stability and durability: Stepped test sequence and tolerance rules (forces, masses, dimensions) for assessing structural integrity and service life under normal and non‑domestic use.
• Electrically operated beds: Specific durability test (clause 6.6.1, test 11) and functional assessment apply only to electrically operated mechanisms. A 110 kg test dummy with defined sectional weight distribution is used for occupied operation tests.
• Test apparatus: A specified adult test mattress (foam sheet 100 mm thick, bulk density 35±5 kg/m3, indentation hardness index 170±40 N HA; cover 100% cotton, mass 120±20 g/m2) and test dummy geometry/weights are defined.

Practical applications - who uses this standard

• Bed manufacturers and designers: to design safe, robust beds and ensure compliance with European market requirements.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies: to perform standardised strength, durability and safety tests.
• Procurement teams and specifiers (hotels, healthcare estates, public sector): to set compliance criteria for purchased beds and guest beds for non‑domestic use.
• Retailers and importers: to validate supplier claims on safety and durability.
• Regulators and safety assessors: to reference in product conformity and risk assessments.

Related standards

• EN 1728:2012 (furniture seating test methods)
• EN 13759:2012 (operating mechanisms for seating and sofa‑beds)
• EN ISO 2439 (foam hardness)
• ISO 19833:2018 (beds - test methods for stability, strength and durability)

Using EN 1725:2023 helps ensure consistent, testable requirements for bed safety and longevity across Europe - aiding compliance, reducing injury risk, and supporting product quality claims in manufacturer documentation and procurement specifications.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2024
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 1725:2001
Pohištvo - Postelje - Zahteve za varnost, trdnost in trajnost
Furniture - Beds - Requirements for safety, strength and durability
Möbel - Betten - Anforderungen an Sicherheit, Festigkeit und Dauerhaltbarkeit
Meubles - Lits - Exigences pour la sécurité, la résistance et la durabilité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1725:2023
ICS:
97.140 Pohištvo Furniture
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 1725
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.140 Supersedes EN 1725:1998
English Version
Furniture - Beds - Requirements for safety, strength and
durability
Meubles - Lits - Exigences de sécurité, solité et Möbel - Betten - Anforderungen an Sicherheit,
durabilité Festigkeit und Dauerhaltbarkeit
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 October 2023.

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. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists 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-CENELEC 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, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2023 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 1725:2023 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Test procedures and tolerances . 7
4.1 General. 7
4.2 Sequence of testing . 7
4.3 Tolerances . 7
5 Test apparatus . 7
5.1 Adult test mattress . 7
5.2 Test dummy . 8
6 Safety requirements . 10
6.1 General requirements . 10
6.2 Holes in tubular or rigid components . 10
6.3 Shear and compression points . 10
6.3.1 General. 10
6.3.2 Shear and compression points when setting up and folding . 10
6.3.3 Shear and compression points under influence of powered mechanisms . 10
6.3.4 Shear and compression points during use . 10
6.4 Entanglement hazards . 11
6.4.1 General. 11
6.4.2 Requirements . 11
6.4.3 Test method . 12
6.5 Durability of electrically operated bed mechanism . 13
6.5.1 Requirement . 13
6.5.2 Functional assessment . 13
6.5.3 Test method . 13
6.6 Stability, strength and durability . 13
6.6.1 General. 13
6.6.2 Stability, strength and durability requirements . 16
7 Information for use . 16
8 Test report . 16
Annex A (normative) Test methods for finger entrapment and shear and compression . 17
A.1 Finger entrapment . 17
A.1.1 Test equipment — Test probe and shape assessment probe . 17
A.1.1.1 Test probe . 17
A.1.1.2 Shape assessment probe . 17
A.1.2 Test method . 18
A.2 Shear and compression . 21
A.2.1 Test equipment — Test probes . 21
A.2.2 Test method — Shear and compression points created under the influence of
powered mechanisms . 21
A.2.3 Test method — Shear and compression points created during normal use . 22
Annex B (informative) Rationale . 23
B.1 General . 23
B.2 Risk entanglement hazards . 23
B.3 Durability of electrically operated bed mechanism . 23
Bibliography . 24

European foreword
This document (EN 1725:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 207 “Furniture”, the
secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by month May 2024, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2024.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 1725:1998.
In comparison with the previous edition EN 1725:1998, the following technical modifications have been
made:
— addition of horizontal test methods;
— addition of test method for durability of electrically operated bed mechanism;
— reference to the test methods of ISO 19833:2018;
— introduction of requirements for guest beds;
— introduction of requirement for non-domestic use;
— introduction of information for use;
— addition of requirements for strength and durability;
— addition of entanglement hazards.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: 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, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements on safety, strength and durability for all types of fully assembled
beds used by adults in domestic and non-domestic environments including their components, such as
bed frames, bed bases, mattresses and mattress pads (when they form a unit with the mattress) and,
when supplied with the bed base, mattresses and mattress pads.
The tests are based on use by persons weighing up to 110 kg.
With the exception of sleeping functions, it does not apply to foldaway beds.
It does not apply to bunk beds, high beds and medical beds where separate standards exist, as well as
waterbeds and air beds.
Additional requirements can be applicable to items that have additional functions, e.g. storage features,
day beds and convertible sofa-beds.
The durability test, 6.6.1, test 11, applies only to electrically operated beds.
It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing, degradation, flammability and electrical
safety.
Annex A (normative) specifies test methods for finger entrapment.
Annex B (informative) gives a rationale.
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 1728:2012 , Furniture — Seating — Test methods for the determination of strength and durability
EN 13759:2012, Furniture — Operating mechanisms for seating and sofa-beds — Test methods
EN ISO 2439, Flexible cellular polymeric materials — Determination of hardness (indentation technique)
(ISO 2439)
ISO 19833:2018, Furniture — Beds — Test methods for the determination of stability, strength and
durability
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
unframed slat base
bed base consisting of separate slats flexibly held together normally by means of textile, rubber or plastic
tape
As impacted by EN 1728:2012/AC:2013.
[SOURCE: ISO 19833:2018, 3.1, modified — Note 1 to entry deleted.]
3.2
framed base
bed base consisting of slats, springs, etc. which are connected to a structural frame system
[SOURCE: ISO 19833:2018, 3.2, modified — Note 1 to entry deleted.]
3.3
framed sprung mattress
upholstered bed base consisting of springs, topped with fillings, on a rigid frame to be used in a bed frame
or freestanding
3.4
divan base
upholstered bed base used without the need of any framework. It may be constructed with a spring filling
or a solid top and may include drawers or storage facilities
3.5
convertible sofa-bed
item of seating that utilises a mechanism to convert into a bed
[SOURCE: EN 13759:2012, 2.2]
3.6
side rail
longitudinal member attached to the bed end structure(s) by which the bed base can be supported
3.7
headboard
component of bed that a person can lean against when in bed (e.g. while reading)
3.8
footboard
component of bed opposite to headboard
3.9
guest bed
bed that is intended to be used on an occasional basis e.g. folding beds or a trundle bed which is stored
underneath the main bed when not in use
4 Test procedures and tolerances
4.1 General
For all tests referred to in this document, ISO 19833:2018, Clause 4 “General test conditions”, Clause 5
“Test apparatus” and 6.1 “General” apply with the exception of the test mattress.
Unless otherwise specified, the tests shall be carried out according to ISO 19833:2018.
If a test cannot be carried out as specified, the test shall be conducted in such a way that it comes as close
as possible to the specified requirements. Any modification to the test method shall be technically
justified and recorded in the test report.
4.2 Sequence of testing
The tests shall be carried out in the same sequence as the clauses are numbered in Table 2 of this
document.
With the exception of test no. 10 (EN 13759:2012), Table 2, all tests specified shall be carried out on the
same sample.
4.3 Tolerances
Unless otherwise stated, the following tolerances are applicable:
— Forces: ±5 % of the nominal force;
The forces may be replaced by masses. The relationship 10 N = 1 kg shall be used.
— Masses: ±1 % of the nominal mass;
— Dimensions: all dimensions less than 200 mm shall have an accuracy of ±1 mm of the nominal
dimension, the other dimensions shall have an accuracy of ±0,5 %;
— Angles: ±1° of the nominal angle.
5 Test apparatus
5.1 Adult test mattress
In derogation to ISO 19833:2018, 5.5, the following test mattress shall be used:
— a foam sheet with a thickness of 100 mm, a bulk density of (35 ± 5) kg/m and an indentation
hardness index of (170 ± 40) N HA in accordance with EN ISO 2439.
(40 %/30 s)
The mattress shall be at least 700 mm × 700 mm.
The test mattress shall have a cover having the following characteristics:
— composition: 100 % cotton;
— mass per unit area: (120 ± 20) g/m ;
— cover make up: tight fit, but with no restrictions on the foam.
The same part of the test mattress shall not be re-used within 30 min of completing a test. The mattress
shall be replaced if damaged, or in any case after 30 complete bed tests, unless it can be demonstrated
that the mattress specification has not been degraded.
5.2 Test dummy
For electrically operated functions of beds (see 6.5) occupied during operation the test dummy shown in
Figure 1 shall be utilized. The test dummy shall be manufactured from a smooth, rigid material.
The sections shall be connected together via a hinging mechanism that does not inhibit the movement of
the dummy sections relative to each other.
The total mass of the dummy including any hinge mechanisms shall be 110 kg.
The weight distribution of the sections of the test dummy shall be in accordance with Table 1:
Table 1 — Weight distribution of the sections of the test dummy
Test dummy section including appropriate hinge mechanism Weight distribution
Head 5 kg
a
Upper body 54 kg + 5 kg
a
Upper leg 24 kg + 5 kg
Lower leg 17 kg
a
The additional 5 kg have to be added at the geometric centre of the body part.

For the dummy shown in Figure 1, all dimensions shall be subject to a ±2 mm tolerance. All edges and
corners in contact with the furniture shall have a 12 mm radius.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 hinge point
Figure 1 — Test dummy
6 Safety requirements
6.1 General requirements
The bed shall be designed so as to minimize the risk of injury to the user.
All parts of the bed with which the user comes into contact during intended use, shall be designed so that
physical injury and damage are avoided.
This requirement is met when:
a) edges which are directly in contact with the user are rounded or chamfered;
b) all other edges accessible during intended use are free from burrs and/or sharp edges and corners.
Movable and adjustable parts shall be designed so that injuries and inadvertent operation are avoided.
It shall not be possible for any load bearing part of the bed to come loose unintentionally.
6.2 Holes in tubular or rigid components
There shal
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