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Abstract

This standard specifies requirements for construction, performance, testing and safety specifications for general purpose self service trolleys, fitted or not with a child carrying for use by customers of self service stores to carry goods. This standard applies to manually driven trolleys which are not intended to be used on passenger conveyors.

Status
Published
Publication Date
19-May-1998
Withdrawal Date
29-Nov-1998
ICS
97.130 - Shop fittings
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 291 - Self-Service shopping trolleys
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 291/WG 1 - Basket trolleys with or without a child carrying facility
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
15-Jun-2022
Completion Date
23-Sep-2026
Ref Project
SIST EN 1929-1:2001 - Basket trolleys - Part 1: Requirements and tests for basket trolleys with or without a child carrying facility

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Overview

EN 1929-1:1998 (CEN) defines safety, construction, performance and testing requirements for general-purpose basket trolleys (shopping trolleys) used in self-service stores. It applies to manually driven trolleys, whether fitted with a child carrying facility or not, and explicitly excludes trolleys intended to be used on passenger conveyors. The standard was adopted by national bodies (e.g., SIST EN 1929-1:2001).

Key Topics

The standard specifies requirements and tests covering core areas of trolley design and use:

  • Construction requirements - structural integrity, materials and basic assembly considerations for general-purpose self-service trolleys.
  • Performance - functional characteristics relevant to customer use, maneuverability and load-bearing behaviour under normal conditions.
  • Safety specifications - measures to reduce user risk, including features associated with child carrying facilities.
  • Testing methods - defined tests to verify compliance with construction, performance and safety requirements.
  • Scope limitations - applies only to manually driven trolleys and not to trolleys intended for passenger conveyors.

(These topic headings reflect the standard’s stated scope: requirements for construction, performance, testing and safety specifications for basket trolleys used by customers of self-service stores.)

Applications

EN 1929-1:1998 is practical and relevant for:

  • Manufacturers and product designers developing basket trolleys or integrating child carrying facilities - to design for compliance and safety.
  • Retailers and procurement teams specifying compliant trolleys for supermarkets and self-service stores.
  • Testing laboratories and conformity assessors performing performance and safety tests against a recognized CEN benchmark.
  • Safety officers and risk assessors evaluating trolley usage and mitigating customer hazards in retail environments.
  • Regulatory bodies and standards committees referencing a harmonized European approach for trolley safety.

Using EN 1929-1 helps ensure consistent product quality, safer customer interaction (including child-seat use), and clear criteria for acceptance testing and procurement.

Related Standards

  • Other CEN and national standards addressing retail equipment, product safety and testing procedures may be referenced alongside EN 1929-1 when specifying complete compliance and regulatory coverage.
  • National adoptions (for example, SIST EN 1929-1:2001) reflect the standard’s acceptance across member countries.

Keywords: EN 1929-1:1998, basket trolleys, shopping trolley safety, child carrying facility, self-service trolleys, CEN standard, trolley testing, manual trolleys.

Relations

Refers
ISO 2768-1:1989 - General tolerances — Part 1: Tolerances for linear and angular dimensions without individual tolerance indications
Effective Date
25-Aug-2026
Refers
ISO 9227:1990 - Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests
Effective Date
25-Aug-2026
Refers
EN 3094:2017 - Aerospace series - Sealants - Test method - Determination of the application time
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Refers
EN 12631:1999 - Fruit and vegetable juices - Enzymatic determination of D- and L-lactic acid (lactate) content - NAD spectrometric method
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN 1929-2:2004 - Basket trolleys - Part 2: Requirements, tests and inspection for basket trolleys with or without a child carrying facility, intended to be used on passenger conveyors
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
CEN/TS 115-4:2020 - Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 4: Interpretations related to EN 115 family of standards
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
CEN/TS 115-4:2014 - Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 4: Interpretations related to EN 115 family of standards
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN 1929-4:2005 - Basket trolleys - Part 4: Requirements and tests for basket trolleys with additional goods carrying facility(ies), with or without a child carrying facility, intended to be used on passenger conveyors
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN 1929-7:2005 - Basket trolleys - Part 7: Requirements and tests for basket trolleys with baby and child carrying facilities
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN 1929-3:2005 - Basket trolleys - Part 3: Requirements and tests for basket trolleys with additional goods carrying facility(ies), with or without a child carrying facility
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 1929-1:1998 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Basket trolleys - Part 1: Requirements and tests for basket trolleys with or without a child carrying facility". This standard covers: This standard specifies requirements for construction, performance, testing and safety specifications for general purpose self service trolleys, fitted or not with a child carrying for use by customers of self service stores to carry goods. This standard applies to manually driven trolleys which are not intended to be used on passenger conveyors.

This standard specifies requirements for construction, performance, testing and safety specifications for general purpose self service trolleys, fitted or not with a child carrying for use by customers of self service stores to carry goods. This standard applies to manually driven trolleys which are not intended to be used on passenger conveyors.

EN 1929-1:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.130 - Shop fittings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 1929-1:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 2768-1:1989, ISO 9227:1990, EN 3094:2017, EN 12631:1999, EN 1929-2:2004, CEN/TS 115-4:2020, CEN/TS 115-4:2014, EN 1929-4:2005, EN 1929-7:2005, EN 1929-3:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Einkaufswagen - Teil 1: Anforderungen und Prüfungen für Einkaufswagen mit oder ohne KindersitzChariots d'achat a corbeille - Partie 1: Prescriptions et essais pour les chariots d'achat a corbeille, avec ou sans siege pour enfantBasket trolleys - Part 1: Requirements and tests for basket trolleys with or without a child carrying facility97.130.30Trolleys for supermarket useICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1929-1:1998SIST EN 1929-1:2001e
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