SIST EN 12935:2002
(Main)Feather and down - Hygiene and cleanliness requirements
General Information
- Abstract
This European standard provides the requirements necessary to satisfy the hygiene and cleanliness of feather and/or down filling materials. This European standard applies to finished feather and/or down materials used as a filling of a manufactured article.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Dec-2001
- Technical Committee
- SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Jan-2002
- Due Date
- 01-Jan-2002
- Completion Date
- 01-Jan-2002
Overview
SIST EN 12935:2002 is a European standard developed by CEN that specifies hygiene and cleanliness requirements for feather and down filling materials. This standard applies to finished feather and/or down used as fillings in manufactured articles such as bedding and upholstered products. Its primary purpose is to ensure that feather and down materials meet essential hygienic conditions, safeguarding consumer health and enhancing product quality. The standard supports manufacturers in verifying the efficacy of their processing methods and complying with European hygiene regulations.
Key Topics
Scope and Applicability
SIST EN 12935:2002 covers hygiene and cleanliness requirements specifically for finished feather and down materials used as filling materials. It does not cover raw feathers but focuses on products at the stage of manufacture or supply.Sampling Procedures
Sampling for testing should comply with EN 1883, ensuring representative and contamination-free samples. Packaging and handling protocols minimize microbial alterations before analysis.Hygiene and Cleanliness Requirements
The standard establishes mandatory limits for:- Oxygen Index Number (EN 1162): A measure of cleanliness; materials with an index ≤ 20 require no further microbiological testing.
- Microbiological State (EN 1884): Limits on mesophilic aerobic bacteria, faecal streptococci, sulphite-reducing clostridia, and absence of Salmonella, confirming thorough washing and proper processing.
If contamination exceeds limits, materials must be reprocessed or rejected.
Optional Impurity Indicators
Additional quality indicators may include:- Oil and Fat Content (EN 1163): Recommended range 0.5% to 2.0%
- Turbidity (EN 1164): Minimum 300 mm required
- pH of aqueous extract (EN 1413): Optimal pH range 6.6 to 8.0
Marking and Labelling
All packaging and filled manufactured articles must bear an indelible label confirming compliance with SIST EN 12935:2002 hygiene requirements. This reinforces traceability and consumer assurance.
Applications
SIST EN 12935:2002 is highly relevant to industries involved in preparing and utilizing feather and down fillings, including:
- Bedding manufacturers (pillows, duvets, mattresses)
- Upholstery and furniture producers
- Textile auxiliary suppliers and processors
- Quality assurance laboratories focusing on hygiene compliance
This standard helps companies meet European consumer protection policies while ensuring products are safe, clean, and perform well in hygienic terms.
Related Standards
SIST EN 12935:2002 references several other important standards to ensure comprehensive quality control:
- EN 1162 – Feather and down test method for oxygen index number
- EN 1883 – Sampling methods for feather and down
- EN 1884 – Microbiological testing methods for feather and down materials
- EN 1163 – Determination of oil and fat content in feather and down
- EN 1164 – Turbidity determination of aqueous extracts
- EN 1413 – pH measurement of textiles’ aqueous extracts
These complementary standards provide the analytical framework essential for implementing rigorous hygiene criteria in feather and down products.
By adhering to SIST EN 12935:2002, feather and down filling producers and processors can maintain high standards of hygiene, enhancing consumer trust and compliance with European regulations related to textile auxiliary materials. This ensures feather and down fillings used in consumer products are both safe and of consistent quality.
Relations
- Refers
SIST EN 1162:2000 - Feather and down - Test methods - Determination of the oxygen index number - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN 13186:2005 - Feather and down - Specification for feather and down filled bedding articles - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12935:2002 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Feather and down - Hygiene and cleanliness requirements". This standard covers: This European standard provides the requirements necessary to satisfy the hygiene and cleanliness of feather and/or down filling materials. This European standard applies to finished feather and/or down materials used as a filling of a manufactured article.
This European standard provides the requirements necessary to satisfy the hygiene and cleanliness of feather and/or down filling materials. This European standard applies to finished feather and/or down materials used as a filling of a manufactured article.
SIST EN 12935:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.040 - Textile auxiliary materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12935:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1162:2000, SIST EN 1883:2018, SIST EN 1884:2000, SIST EN 16781:2026, SIST EN ISO 23537-2:2017, SIST EN 16780:2018, SIST EN 16781:2018, SIST EN 13186:2005, SIST EN 13854:2004, SIST EN 16779-1:2018, SIST EN 13537:2012, SIST EN ISO 23537-2:2023, SIST EN 13536:2004. 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.Feather and down - Hygiene and cleanliness requirementsFedern und Daunen - Anforderungen an Hygiene und ReinheitPlumes et duvets - Exigences d'hygiene et de nettoyageFeather and down - Hygiene and cleanliness requirements59.040Pomožni materiali za tekstilijeTextile auxiliary materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12935:2001SIST EN 12935:2002en01-januar-2002SIST EN 12935:2002SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12935July 2001ICS 59.040English versionFeather and down - Hygiene and cleanliness requirementsPlumes et duvets - Exigences d'hygiène et de nettoyageFedern und Daunen - Anforderungen an Hygiene undReinheitThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 May 2001.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2001 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12935:2001 ESIST EN 12935:2002
pageForeword.3Introduction.41Scope.42Normative references.43Sampling.44Requirements regarding the hygiene and cleanliness.45Marking.5Annex A (informative).6Bibliography.7SIST EN 12935:2002
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