EN 12934:2025

Feather and down - Composition labelling of processed feathers and down for use as sole filling material

This document establishes provisions for the labelling of the composition of the components of the plumage for use as fillings and of the fowl species from which such components are derived (waterfowl or landfowl).
It is applicable to finished feather and down materials used as fillings of manufactured articles at each stage in their commercial distribution.
This document is not applicable for fillings totally containing more than 2 % of foreign matter (see 3.4).

Federn und Daunen - Kennzeichnung der Zusammensetzung von fertig bearbeiteten Federn und Daunen als alleiniges Füllmaterial

Dieses Dokument legt Vorschriften für die Kennzeichnung der Zusammensetzung der Elemente des Gefieders zur Verwendung als Füllungen sowie der Geflügelart fest, von der solche Elemente stammen (Wassergeflügel oder Landgeflügel).
Es ist anwendbar auf fertig bearbeitete Elemente des Gefieders (Federn und Daunen), die als Füllungen für Fertigerzeugnisse in jeder Stufe der Handelskette verwendet werden.
Dieses Dokument ist nicht anwendbar für Füllungen, die insgesamt mehr als 2 % Fremdbestandteile (siehe 3.4) enthalten.

Plumes et duvets - Étiquetage de la composition des plumes et duvets traités pour utilisation comme unique produit de garnissage

Le présent document établit des dispositions concernant l’étiquetage de la composition des composants du plumage utilisés comme garnissage et des espèces d’oiseaux dont proviennent ces composants (oiseaux aquatiques ou terrestres).
Il est applicable pour les plumes et duvets finis, utilisés comme garnissages d’articles manufacturés à chaque étape de leur commercialisation.
Le présent document n’est pas applicable aux garnissages contenant au total plus de 2 % de matière étrangère (voir 3.4).

Perje in puh - Označevanje sestave predelanega perja in puha za uporabo kot edino polnilo

Ta dokument vsebuje določbe za označevanje sestave delov perja, ki se uporablja kot polnilo, in vrst ptic, iz katerih so ti deli pridobljeni (vodne ali kopenske ptice).
Uporablja se za končne materiale iz perja in puha, ki se uporabljajo kot polnila industrijskih izdelkov na vseh ravneh komercialne distribucije.
Ta dokument se ne uporablja za polnila, ki vsebujejo skupno več kot 2 % tujih snovi (glej točko 3.4).

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 18-Feb-2025
• ICS: 59.040 - Textile auxiliary materials
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 443 - Feather and down
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 443/WG 3 - Feather and down testing, identification and labelling
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 19-Feb-2025
• Due Date: 11-Oct-2024
• Completion Date: 19-Feb-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 12934:2025 - Feather and down - Composition labelling of processed feathers and down for use as sole filling material

Relations

• Replaces: EN 12934:1999 - Feather and down - Composition labelling of processed feathers and down for use as sole filling material
• Effective Date: 23-Dec-2020
• Refers: EN 12131:2018 - Feather and down - Test methods - Determination of the quantitative composition of feather and down (manual method)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 1883:2018 - Feather and down - Sampling in view of tests
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 12130:2018 - Feather and down - Test methods - Determination of the fill power (massic volume)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 1885:2018 - Feather and down - Terms and definitions
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13537:2012 - Requirements for sleeping bags
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13536:2001 - Manufactured articles filled with feather and down - Requirements for clothing - Light use
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN ISO 23537-2:2016 - Requirements for sleeping bags - Part 2: Fabric and material properties (ISO 23537-2:2016)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13854:2003 - Manufactured articles solely filled with feather and down - Requirements for upholstered parts and cushions
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN ISO 23537-2:2023 - Requirements for sleeping bags - Part 2: Fabric and material properties (ISO 23537-2:2023)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

EN 12934:2025 Feather and Down - Composition Labelling of Processed Feathers and Down for Use as Sole Filling Material is the authoritative European standard developed by CEN for the labelling of feather and down used as fillings in manufactured products. This standard specifies clear provisions for identifying the composition of feather and down fillings according to the type of plumage and the fowl species of origin (waterfowl or landfowl). It ensures that material labelling remains accurate and consistent through all stages of the commercial distribution chain. EN 12934:2025 supersedes the 1999 edition and integrates essential updates that align with evolving practices and market needs in the textiles and bedding sectors.

Key Topics

• Composition Labelling

  • Requires precise percentages for feather, down, and “other elements.”
  • Specifies classification (Class I, II, III) based on the content of other elements (e.g., feather fibres, broken feathers).

• Fowl Species Identification

  • Mandates clear labelling of whether the feather/down is from waterfowl or landfowl.
  • Allows optional indication of specific species (e.g., goose, duck), depending on composition percentages.

• Fill Power Labelling

  • Provides an optional system for stating fill power.
  • Ensures fill power (massic volume) is measured and disclosed according to standardized test methods.

• Tolerance and Testing

  • Establishes tolerances between labelled percentages and lab-tested results to allow for minor, unavoidable deviations.
  • References standardized methods for sampling and analysis.

• Distribution Chain Requirements

  • Ensures all commercial documents and labels clearly state the composition, supporting traceability throughout the supply chain.

Applications

EN 12934:2025 is applicable to:

• Textile Industry: Used by manufacturers of bedding, clothing, and upholstery that incorporate down or feather as the sole filling material.
• Retail and Distribution: Ensures that products are accurately labelled at all points of sale and throughout the supply chain, from manufacturer to retailer to end consumer.
• Quality Assurance: Supports processes for quality control, product certification, and meeting regulatory or market demands for product transparency and consumer information.
• Product Labelling Compliance: Helps brands and importers meet European legal and consumer expectations regarding the authenticity and composition of feather and down-filled products.

The standard is not applicable to filling materials containing more than 2% foreign matter, hence focusing on high-purity, processed feather, and down applications.

Related Standards

• EN 1883: Feather and down-Sampling in view of tests
• EN 1885:2018: Feather and down-Terms and definitions
• EN 12131:2018: Feather and down-Test methods-Determination of the quantitative composition of feather and down (manual method)
• EN 12130: Feather and down-Test methods-Determination of the fill power (massic volume)
• EN ISO 14021:2016: Environmental labels and declarations-Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling)

These related standards collectively ensure that all processes relating to feather and down product labelling, sampling, composition analysis, and environmental claims are consistent, traceable, and reliable across the industry.

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EN 12934:2025 provides vital guidance for ensuring honest, transparent, and uniform composition labelling of feather and down fillings, supporting both regulatory compliance and consumer trust in finished textile products. For manufacturers, retailers, and quality professionals, adherence to this standard reinforces product integrity and facilitates market credibility across Europe and beyond.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2025
Perje in puh - Označevanje sestave predelanega perja in puha za uporabo kot
edino polnilo
Feather and down - Composition labelling of processed feathers and down for use as
sole filling material
Federn und Daunen - Kennzeichnung der Zusammensetzung von fertig bearbeiteten
Federn und Daunen als alleiniges Füllmaterial
Plumes et duvets - Etiquetage de composition des plumes et duvets traités pour
utilisation comme unique produit de garnissage
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12934:2025
ICS:
59.040 Pomožni materiali za tekstilije Textile auxiliary materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 12934
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2025
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 59.040 Supersedes EN 12934:1999
English Version
Feather and down - Composition labelling of processed
feathers and down for use as sole filling material
Plumes et duvets - Étiquetage de la composition des Federn und Daunen - Kennzeichnung der
plumes et duvets traités pour utilisation comme Zusammensetzung von fertig bearbeiteten Federn und
unique produit de garnissage Daunen als alleiniges Füllmaterial
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 6 January 2025.

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
© 2025 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 12934:2025 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 General. 6
5 Components composition labelling . 7
5.1 Percentages . 7
5.2 Classification. 7
5.2.1 Limits for other elements . 7
5.2.2 Class I . 7
5.2.3 Class II . 7
5.2.4 Class III . 7
6 Tolerances for down labelling . 8
7 Fowl species composition labelling. 8
7.1 Waterfowl species. 8
7.2 Landfowl species . 9
7.3 Blends of landfowl and waterfowl species . 9
8 Fill power labelling . 10
9 Sampling and analysis method . 11
10 Information in the distribution chain . 11
Bibliography . 12

European foreword
This document (EN 12934:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 443 “Feather and
down”, 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 August 2025, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by August 2025.
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 12934:1999.
— Scope has been updated;
— Normative references have been updated;
— Clause 3 has been improved with new definitions;
— The proportion of foreign matter has been increased from 0,5 % to 2 % (it was necessary because
more and more recycled fillings would be coming onto the market in future, which would
automatically contain a higher proportion of foreign matter);
— Clause 5 has been modified (removed 5.4 to 5.6);
— Table 1 has been modified;
— Clause 6 has been modified (text has been added and Table 2 has been modified);
— Table 4 has been modified;
— A new Clause 8 has been added and the following clauses have been renumbered;
— Bibliography has been updated.
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.
Introduction
Before 1999, fillings of feather and down were covered by different, sometimes conflicting, standards in
the various CEN countries. These national standards were replaced by EN 12934:1999, which provided
uniform labelling of down and feather products in all CEN countries.
Because of changing market conditions, changing down and feather processing methods, and changing
consumer and retailer demands, revisions to EN 12934 were necessary.
The revised EN 12934 meets the needs of these changes with the same goals as the original version of
EN 12934, to provide unambiguous labelling in terms of:
— denominations of the components of plumage and of fowl species;
— information to be stated on product labels and in commercial documents within the supply chain
with reference to plumage and plumage-filled finished products;
— composition testing results to identify the correct label disclosure, taking into account the relevant
tolerance.
1 Scope
This document establishes provisions for the labelling of the composition of the components of the
plumage for use as fillings and of the fowl species from which such components are derived (waterfowl
or landfowl).
It is applicable to finished feather and down materials used as fillings of manufactured articles at each
stage in their commercial distribution.
This document is not applicable for fillings totally containing more than 2 % of foreign matter (see 3.4).
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. F
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