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(Main)Child use and care articles - 2013 compiled interpretations of CEN/TC 252 standards
Child use and care articles - 2013 compiled interpretations of CEN/TC 252 standards
The purpose of NPR-CEN/TR 16411 is to provide replies to requests for interpretations and clarifications of: - EN 1273:2005, Child use and care articles - Baby walking frames - Safety requirements and test methods; - EN 1888:2003, Child care articles - Wheeled child conveyances - Safety requirements and test methods; - EN 1888:2003/A1:2005, Child care articles - Wheeled child conveyances - Safety requirements and test methods; - EN 1888:2003/A2:2005, Child care articles - Wheeled child conveyances - Safety requirements and test methods; - EN 1888:2003/A3:2005, Child care articles - Wheeled child conveyances - Safety requirements and test methods; - EN 1888:2012, Child care articles - Wheeled child conveyances - Safety requirements and test methods; - EN 1930:2011, Child use and care articles - Safety barriers - Safety requirements and test methods; - EN 12586:2007, Child use and care articles - Soother holder - Safety requirements and test methods; - EN 12790:2009, Child use and care articles - Reclined cradles; - EN 12221-1:2008, Changing units for domestic use - Part 1: Safety requirements; - EN 12221-2:2008, Changing units for domestic use - Part 2: Test methods; - EN 1466:2004+A1:2007, Child care articles - Carry cots and stands - Safety requirements and test methods; - EN 14350-2:2004, Child use and care articles - Drinking equipment - Part 2: Chemical requirements and tests; - EN 1400-3:2002, Child use and care articles - Soothers for babies and young children - Part 3: Chemical requirements and tests; - EN 14372:2004, Child use and care articles - Cutlery and feeding utensils - Safety requirements and tests.
Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Gesammelte Interpretationen der CEN/TC 252-Normen 2013
Articles de puériculture - Compilation des interprétations des normes du CEN/TC 252 en 2013
Izdelki za otroke - Leta 2013 zbrane interpretacije standardov CEN/TC 252
Namen tehničnega poročila NPR-CEN/TR 16411 je zagotoviti odgovore na zahteve za razlago in pojasnilo naslednjih standardov: – EN 1273:2005, Izdelki za otroke – Hojce – Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode; – EN 1888:2003, Izdelki za otroke – Otroški vozički – Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode; – EN 1888:2003/A1:2005, Izdelki za otroke – Otroški vozički – Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode; – EN 1888:2003/A2:2005, Izdelki za otroke – Otroški vozički – Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode; – EN 1888:2003/A3:2005, Izdelki za otroke – Otroški vozički – Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode; – EN 1888:2012, Izdelki za otroke – Otroški vozički – Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode; – EN 1930:2011, Izdelki za otroke –Varnostne pregrade – Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode; – EN 12586:2007, Izdelki za otroke – Držalo dude – Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode; – EN 12790:2009, Izdelki za otroke – Sklopne zibelke; – EN 12221-1:2008, Previjalne mize za domačo uporabo - 1. del: Varnostne zahteve; – EN 12221-2:2008, Previjalne mize za domačo uporabo – 2. del: Preskusne metode; – EN 1466:2004+A1:2007, Izdelki za otroke – Prenosne posteljice in podstavki – Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode; – EN 14350-2:2004, Izdelki za otroke – Pripomočki za pitje – 2. del: Kemijske zahteve in preskusi; – EN 1400-3:2002, Izdelki za otroke – Dude za dojenčke in mlajše otroke – 3. del: Kemijske zahteve in preskusi; – EN 14372:2004, Izdelki za otroke – Jedilni pribor in posoda za hranjenje – Varnostne zahteve in preskusi.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Izdelki za otroke - Leta 2013 zbrane interpretacije standardov CEN/TC 252
Child use and care articles - 2013 compiled interpretations of CEN/TC 252 standards
Articles de puériculture - Compilation des interprétations des normes du CEN/TC 252 en
2013
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TR 16411:2014
ICS:
97.190 Otroška oprema Equipment for children
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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TECHNICAL REPORT
CEN/TR 16411
RAPPORT TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHER BERICHT
April 2014
ICS 97.190 Supersedes CEN/TR 16411:2012
English Version
Child use and care articles - 2013 compiled interpretations of
CEN/TC 252 standards
Articles de puériculture - Compilation des interprétations Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Gesammelte
des normes du CEN/TC 252 en 2013 Interpretationen der CEN/TC 252-Normen 2013
This Technical Report was approved by CEN on 20 January 2014. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 252.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
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Contents Page
Foreword .4
Introduction .6
1 Scope .8
2 00252033 - EN 1273:2005, Child use and care articles — Baby walking frames — Safety
requirements and test methods .9
3 00252009 – EN 1888:2003, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances — Safety
requirements and test methods .9
4 00252039 – EN 1888:2003/A1:2005, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances —
Safety requirements and test methods . 13
5 00252040 – EN 1888:2003/A2:2005, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances —
Safety requirements and test methods . 14
6 00252041 – EN 1888:2003/A3:2005, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances —
Safety requirements and test methods . 14
7 00252059 - EN 1888:2012, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances — Safety
requirements and test methods . 15
8 00252051 - EN 1930:2011, Child use and care articles — Safety barriers — Safety
requirements and test methods . 19
9 00252046 - EN 12586:2007, Child use and care articles – Soother holder – Safety
requirements and test methods . 20
10 00252048 - EN 12790:2009, Child use and care articles — Reclined cradles . 27
11 00252049 - EN 12221-1:2008, Changing units for domestic use — Part 1: Safety
requirements . 28
12 00252050 - EN 12221-2:2008, Changing units for domestic use — Part 2: Test methods . 31
13 00252054 - EN 1466:2004+A1:2007, Child care articles — Carry cots and stands — Safety
requirements and test methods . 32
14 00252032 - EN 14350-2:2004, Child use and care articles — Drinking equipment — Part 2:
Chemical requirements and tests . 34
15 00252031 - EN 1400-3:2002, Child use and care articles — Soothers for babies and young
children — Part 3: Chemical requirements and tests . 35
16 00252024 - EN 14372:2004, Child use and care articles — Cutlery and feeding utensils —
Safety requirements and tests . 35
Annex A (informative) Interpretation 3 on 3.9 and 5.1.4.2 in EN 12586:2007, Child use and care
articles — Soother holder — Safety requirements and test methods (WI 00252046) . 37
A.1 Introduction . 37
A.2 Examples of possible ventilation holes in more recent models of soother holders . 38
Annex B (informative) Reply to interpretation 3 on 3.9 and 5.1.4.2 in EN 12586:2007, Child use and
care articles — Soother holder — Safety requirements and test methods (WI 00252046) . 40
Annex C (informative) Reply to interpretation 1 on 5.1.10 in EN 12586:2007, Child use and care
articles — Soother holder — Safety requirements and test methods (WI 00252046) . 42
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C.1 Ventilation holes in fastener (5.1.10) . 42
C.2 Discussion . 42
C.3 Final Interpretation . 47
Bibliography . 48
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Foreword
This document (CEN/TR 16411:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 252 “Child use
and care articles”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document supersedes CEN/TR 16411:2012.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
New interpretations have been added into this revised document:
Standard Title Subject
4.4 "Migration of certain elements"
EN 14350-2: 2004 Drinking equipment (Chemical)
Decoration: problem when coating done on glass
5.2.2 "Apparatus"
EN 14350-2: 2004 Drinking equipment (Chemical)
Type of container to be used: EN 71-3 or other
young children (Chemical)
EN 1400-3: 2002 Soothers for babies and
Type of container to be used: EN 71-3 ?
5.1.4.2 “Ventilation holes" & B.10 “Guide tests and
ventilation holes”
EN 12586:2007 Soother holder (safety & test)
Requirement for Ventilation hole and effect on guide
1 & 2
5.1.4.2 “Ventilation holes"
EN 12586:2007 Soother holder (safety & test)
Requirement for specific holder (soother holder
having additional function)
Soothers for babies and young
EN 1400-3:2002
children (Chemical)
En 14350-2:2004 Drinking equipment (Chemical)
Migration of certain elements: analytical correction
drafting to be aligned with EN 71-3
Cutlery and feeding utensils (safety &
EN 14372:2004
test)
En 12586:2007 Soother holder (safety & test)
5.3.1 “Tensile strength"
Cutlery and feeding utensils (safety &
EN 14372:2004
test)
Detachment for washing purpose
5.1.4.2 “Ventilation holes" 5.1.12.4 " Supplementary
components permanently attached to the strap or to
the fasteners)"
EN 12586:2007 Soother holder (safety & test)
Requirement for specific holder (soother holder
having additional function)
Changing units for domestic
EN 12221-1: 2008
use(safety)
Applicability of the standard in case of additional
changing table attached to the cot
Changing units for domestic use
EN 12221-2: 2008
(test)
EN 1888:2003 Wheeled child conveyances 11.2 Operating device unlocking procedure
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Standard Title Subject
6.6 Prevention of falls down steps test
EN 1273:2005 Baby walking frames
Confusion on requirements for test platform
Safety barriers — Safety
EN 1930: 2011 6.4.1.3. Automatic closing system
requirements and test methods
Changing units for domestic
EN 12221-1: 2008
use(safety)
5.1.3. Entrapment of head, neck and torso
Changing units for domestic use
EN 12221-2: 2008
(test)
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Introduction
Interpretations and no-action decisions:
This Technical Report contains replies to requests for interpretation and clarifications with regard to the
understanding of clauses in the standards elaborated within the CEN/TC 252. The replies concern those
requests which have resulted in an interpretation or the decision that no action is necessary.
An interpretation does not have the same status as the text of the standard, nor can it overrule the text of the
standard. However, following an interpretation should give assurance that the relevant clause of the standard
has been correctly applied. An interpretation will only be regarded as a clarification of the meaning of the
standard.
a) Disclaimer:
The interpretations and clarifications have been derived by expert groups of CEN/TC 252. The
information contained herein is for guidance only and does not reflect the formal approval by CEN or CEN
member bodies. It should be noted that the interpretations are neither part of any standard nor have been
referenced in the Official Journal of the European Union.
b) Requests for interpretation:
Requests for interpretations may be submitted by a CEN member body through its national committee or
by a CEN/TC 252 liaison (but not directly by an individual or a company) - in accordance with the
interpretation protocols agreed by CEN/TC 252. The requests are then channelled to the relevant
CEN/TC 252 working group which will deal with the request.
A request for an interpretation may lead to:
1) an interpretation of the standard:
this should reflect a reasonable interpretation of how the standard should be used, while taking into
account:
i) the wording of the standard;
ii) the rationale of the standard;
iii) the history of the standard;
2) a no-action decision:
this is applicable when it is agreed that the standard appropriately specifies how a child care article
shall be assessed;
3) a proposal for an amendment of the standard:
this is applicable when it is agreed that the standard is deficient in some way.
NOTE Interpretation and no-action decisions are published in CEN/TR 16411, which will be updated on a
regular basis.
Proposals for amendments will be progressed as new work item proposals in accordance with CEN rules.
c) Answers to requests for interpretations:
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Since requests for interpretations are submitted through a CEN member body, it is assumed that the
member body will keep itself informed about decisions concerning the request and its progress and will
itself inform the originator of the request as appropriate.
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1 Scope
The purpose of this CEN Technical Report is to provide replies to requests for interpretations and clarifications
of:
— EN 1273:2005, Child use and care articles — Baby walking frames — Safety requirements and test
methods;
— EN 1888:2003, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances — Safety requirements and test
methods;
— EN 1888:2003/A1:2005, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances — Safety requirements and
test methods;
— EN 1888:2003/A2:2005, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances — Safety requirements and
test methods;
— EN 1888:2003/A3:2005, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances — Safety requirements and
test methods;
— EN 1888:2012, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances — Safety requirements and test
methods;
— EN 1930:2011, Child use and care articles — Safety barriers — Safety requirements and test methods;
— EN 12586:2007, Child use and care articles — Soother holder — Safety requirements and test methods;
— EN 12790:2009, Child use and care articles — Reclined cradles;
— EN 12221-1:2008, Changing units for domestic use — Part 1: Safety requirements;
— EN 12221-2:2008, Changing units for domestic use — Part 2: Test methods;
— EN 1466:2004+A1:2007, Child care articles — Carry cots and stands — Safety requirements and test
methods;
— EN 14350-2:2004, Child use and care articles — Drinking equipment — Part 2: Chemical requirements
and tests;
— EN 1400-3:2002, Child use and care articles — Soothers for babies and young children — Part 3:
Chemical requirements and tests;
— EN 14372:2004, Child use and care articles — Cutlery and feeding utensils — Safety requirements and
tests.
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2 00252033 - EN 1273:2005, Child use and care articles — Baby walking frames — Safety requirements and test
methods
Table 1 — Summary table of the request for interpretations classified in the order of the clauses/subclauses of EN 1273:2005
Clause/Subclause Title Interpretation n°
6.1.1 1/2013
Table 2 — Table of the request for interpretation/clarification for EN 1273:2005
Clause/ Paragraph/
N° Subclause/ Figure/ Question Reply
Annex Table/Note
For the tests order shall we follow 6.1.1. but what is the “test order of the
1 6.1.1 standard” ? Is it the order of requirement §5 or order of tests methods §6 ?. In
one case the §5.9 should be done after §5.14.
3 00252009 – EN 1888:2003, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances — Safety requirements and test
methods
Table 3 — Summary table of the request for interpretations classified in the order of the clauses/subclauses of EN 1888:2003
Clause/Subclause Title Interpretation n°
6.1.5 Attachment of mechanical parts 6
6.1.7 Pram body or seat unit internal lining 4
11 Locking devices for the folding mechanism 2
11.2 Test for locking devices 1
18 Dynamic strength 3
21.1 General (Product information) 5
Table 4 — Table of the request for interpretation/clarification for EN 1888:2003
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Clause/ Paragraph/
N° Subclause/ Figure/ Question Reply
Annex Table/Note
After performing some comparative tests in different laboratories
on the same item (a stroller), we found that test method for
test 11.2 is not completely defined in EN 1888:2003; as a matter
of fact, different methods applied by different laboratories lead to
completely different results (failure or approval). In particular, the
sentence "Restrain the vehicle without impeding its folding" can
be interpreted in different ways, leading to these extreme testing
1 11.2
situations:
— Put the stroller with the front wheels against some stops and
restrain the vehicle to avoid its tipping over, for example by
attaching a cord under the stroller to fix it to the floor. Pull
then the handle with a force of 200 N. In case of separate
handles pull each handle separately with 200 N.
This test is supposed to assess the strength of the
locking devices during use. Therefore "without impeding
— Put the stroller on the floor without stopping the front wheels
its folding" means that during test, the vehicle is still
and restrain the vehicle to avoid its movement and tipping
able to absorb the force applied.
over by fixing one of the rear wheels to the floor. Pull then the
handle with a force of 200 N. In case of separate handles pull The requirement of 11.1 ("when tested in accordance
each handle separately with 200 N. with 11.2, any subsequent folding travel shall comply
with the requirements of 6.1.1, 6.1.2 and 6.1.3. The
1 11.2
The two test methods distribute the force on the frame of the
vehicle shall not fold and the locking device(s) shall not
stroller in a very different way and this may lead to different
be released") shall be checked after the force has been
results for the “same” test. It is necessary to amend the current
applied and the product being erected for use again (all
test method in order to clearly define the testing conditions in
locking devices locked), in order to control if any effect
such a way that every laboratory will get the same results when
such as strain may create entrapment hazards,
testing the same item with the same method.
crushing hazards, and dangerous edges or corners due
to failure of any locking device.
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N° Subclause/ Figure/ Question Reply
Annex Table/Note
a) NO, it is not the intention of the committee to fail
this kind of product.
b) Development:
Locking devices are required to prevent a vehicle
folding whilst a child is in the vehicle, and also
during the process of the child being put in and
taken out of the vehicle. Any locking device(s) for
the folding mechanism shall be positioned so that it
is not possible to operate more than one device in a
single action.
To avoid the hazards due to inadvertent operation
by the adult or operations by a child, there shall be
at least two locking devices, to be released, one of
2 11 them shall require:
1) two separate operations acting on two
separate parts of the vehicle; or
Key
2) two consecutive actions, the first being
1 Push up to unlock with left foot
maintained while the second is carried out.
2 Push down with right foot, to release and enable folding
To avoid the hazards due to incomplete
Figure 1 — Stroller with a standard folding lock
deployment at least one of the locking devices shall
engage automatically.
Illustrated above is a picture of a stroller with a standard folding
lock arrangement of a type that has been supplied for many
c) Proposal for interpretation:
years, without adverse safety comments.
Release: if (when the product is fully erected and
ready for use) any of the locking devices
considered has to be maintained operated, it shall
not be considered as being released.
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Clause/ Paragraph/
N° Subclause/ Figure/ Question Reply
Annex Table/Note
The design of the folding mechanism lock complies with the
requirements of the UK standard BS 7409:1996. A UK test
laboratory has failed folding mechanisms of this type to
EN 1888:2003 Clause 11 (Locking devices for the folding
In that case check if the system complies with b),
mechanism), in their opinion neither one of the 2 locking devices
considering that the second operation or action may be
satisfies 11.1a) or b).
operated on the second device.
As mentioned strollers with this type locking device have been
⌦ Clause 11 of the consolidated version of EN 1888
supplied in large quantities by many different manufacturers for
shall be amended.
more that a decade without any adverse reports of inadvertent
operation of the locking devices etc.
Is it the intention of the committee that this type of design should
fail EN 1888?
After test in accordance with 18.2, the vehicle shall not be a) The aim of the requirement is to check the strength
damaged such as its safety is impaired. .This is verified following of the attachment devices for the seat unit or pram
order of tests given in 4.2. body to the chassis.
The prambody or seat unit shall not be displaced by more than 10 b) Soft carry cots attached to the chassis shall comply
mm on the chassis after testing in accordance with 18.2 in every with this requirement.
direction.
⌦ Risks linked to the use of soft carry cots fitted to a
Let's consider a carrycot attached to a pushchair by the mean of pram body or seat unit shall be addressed by
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straps fitted with clips, requirements of Clause 14 being met.
revision of EN 1888.
NOTE Carrycots fitted on a pushchair are considered as seat
units in accordance with the definition given in 3.3.
a) What is the rationale of the requirement 18.1 (no
displacement greater than 10 mm) ?
b) Is this requirement applicable to soft carrycots?
We need clarification on the meaning of tension of internal lining The risk to be covered is the risk of suffocation due to
of the pram body or seat unit. loose fabric parts.
4 6.1.7
Which risk should be covered? The standard is clear enough to cover the risk.
A European standard, the P-IEC/TR 62017-1:2001
5 21.1 Product information – General : the standard precises:
dealing with product information gives details.
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N° Subclause/ Figure/ Question Reply
Annex Table/Note
"The warning sentences shall be written in letters at least 10 A typographic ruler (normograph) can be used to
points in height. The word "WARNING" shall be written in upper directly check that the height of letters is 10 points.
case."
⌦ The wording will be changed in the revision of the
a) What is the measurement to assess this requirement? standard to be in line with CEN/CENELEC Guidelines
11.
b) Are all letters concerned?
We need precision on the type of parts for which this clause
The proposal is not an interpretation, but changes the
applies and how.
standard.
As the 90 N force corresponds to the force that a child is able to
6 6.1.5
This clause is applicable to the whole product.
apply on parts and in line with relevant risk analysis we decide to
apply this requirement within the access zone, as described within
⌦ Wording will be improved during the revision work.
previous clauses of the standard.
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Table 5 — Summary table of the request for interpretations classified in the order of the clauses/subclauses of EN 1888:2003/A1:2005
Clause/Subclause Title Interpretation n°
15.1.2 Harness anchorage points 1
Table 6 — Table of the request for interpretation/clarification for EN 1888:2003/A1:2005
Clause/ Paragraph/
N° Subclause/ Figure/ Question Reply
Annex Table/Note
The 800 mm internal length refers to pram-bodies.
The amendment A1 requires in 15.1.2:
The aim of these attachment points is to allow a carer to
"Seat units and pram bodies with an internal length greater than
1 15.1.2 use a separate harness.
800 mm (see 6.2.1) shall be fitted with two harness anchorage
points for each position that a child can occupy"
Even a seat unit fitted with a child restraint system shall
be fitted with two anchorage points.
As a seat unit shall be equipped with a child restraint system
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conforming to the requirements of the standard and its
amendment, shall we ask for additional anchoring points?
What does "for each position that a child can occupy" mean?
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methods
Table 7 — Summary table of the request for interpretations classified in the order of the clauses/subclauses of EN 1888:2003/A2:2005
Clause/Subclause Title Interpretation n°
4.5.2.8 Test mass F 1
Table 8 — Table of the request for interpretation/clarification for EN 1888:2003/A2:2005
Clause/ Paragraph/
N° Subclause/ Figure/ Question Reply
Annex Table/Note
The amendment A2 requires in 4.5.2.8 a test mass F, initially
designed to be used for tests of combinations pushchair / group
0+ car seat.
The standard as it is cannot be changed and until the
revision the 15 kg test mass shall be used.
1 4.5.2.8 The use of this test mass has not been described in some clauses
for relevant tests. As the limit of use of such products is 13 kg in
⌦ This shall be addressed during a revision.
weight, is it possible to use this test mass F where it is relevant?
(i.e. stability, parking device as irregular surface tests…)
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Clause/Subclause Title Interpretation n°
6.1.8 Attachment of textile parts with child retention purpose 1
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Clause/ Paragraph/
N° Subclause/ Figure/ Question Reply
Annex Table/Note
As it is written, the text may be applicable to any existing product,
This requirement is only applicable to seat units
as soon as a textile part is provided, where it gives the impression
convertible into a prambody by adding textile parts and
that a retention purpose is met.
1 6.1.8 which are not equipped with a restraint system
— This wording shall be clarified and improved. adjustable to the child's size from birth and complying
with Clause 15.
— It shall be clearly determined, when the test is applicable.
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Table 11 — Summary table of the request for interpretations classified in the order of the clauses/subclauses of the EN 1888:2012
Clause/Subclause Title Interpretation n°
8.1.1.2.1 8/2012
8.1.1.2.1 10/2012
8.3.3.4 9/2012
8.3.2 11/2012
10.2.4 11/2012
8.3.1 12/2013
Table 12 — Table of the request for interpretation/clarification for EN 1888:2012
Clause/ Paragraph/
N° Subclause/ Figure/ Question Reply
Annex Table/Note
A Chinese test laboratory are interpreting the word 'lower' as 'drop' Answer of TC252/WG3 - DEC2012
and are thus dropping the test equipment from a height of 50 mm
The intention of the WG3 was not to "drop" the test
8 8.1.1.2.1
onto the seat in EN 1888:2012, 8.1.1.2.1 which is not according to
mass, even if the wording "by its own weight" may be
the intention of the WG3 Committee, as informed by the UK National
confusing.
Body mirror committee. Whilst, WG3 cannot be responsible for the
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interpretation of laboratories of the standard due to English (or
The test mass should be slowly lowered, maintaining
French or German) not being a first language, or for loss of meaning
contact as far as possible, with the backrest.
due to translation into unofficial languages the correspondent asks
whether the wording of the test method could be modified (or
diagrams provided) to assist such laboratories to understand the
intention of the test method? In the shorter term can WG3 confirm
that the test mass is intended to be lowered onto the seat as far as
possible under its own weight - but still supported and not dropped?
It is the opinion and interpretation of this National mirror committee
that the test mass is supported throughout its positioning and at no
point is it released to fall in an uncontrolled manner?
The test method to verify the length of the backrest is presented as Proposed reply:
follows:
Remind the conditions of application of safety
Adjust the backrest of the seat unit to its most upright position […] requirements
Measure angles 1, 2 and 3 (see Figure 26) on the top surface of the 1. Converting a seat unit into a “pram body”
angle measuring device. During measurement, the angle measuring does not exempt the seat unit itself to comply
d
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Izdelki za otroke - Leta 2013 zbrane interpretacije in razlaga standardov CEN/TC
252
Child use and care articles - 2013 compiled interpretations of CEN/TC 252 standards
Articles de puériculture - Compilation des interprétations des normes du CEN/TC 252 en
2013
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: FprCEN/TR 16411
ICS:
97.190 Otroška oprema Equipment for children
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TECHNICAL REPORT
FINAL DRAFT
FprCEN/TR 16411
RAPPORT TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHER BERICHT
September 2013
ICS 97.190 Will supersede CEN/TR 16411:2012
English Version
Child use and care articles - 2013 compiled interpretations of
CEN/TC 252 standards
Articles de puériculture - Compilation des interprétations
des normes du CEN/TC 252 en 2013
This draft Technical Report is submitted to CEN members for Technical Committee Approval. It has been drawn up by the Technical
Committee CEN/TC 252.
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Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
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Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a Technical Report. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a Technical Report.
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Contents Page
Foreword .4
Introduction .6
1 Scope .8
2 00252033 - EN 1273:2005, Child use and care articles — Baby walking frames — Safety
requirements and test methods .9
3 00252009 – EN 1888:2003, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances — Safety
requirements and test methods . 10
4 00252039 – EN 1888:2003/A1:2005, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances —
Safety requirements and test methods . 14
5 00252040 – EN 1888:2003/A2:2005, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances —
Safety requirements and test methods . 14
6 00252041 – EN 1888:2003/A3:2005, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances —
Safety requirements and test methods . 15
7 00252059 - EN 1888:2012, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances — Safety
requirements and test methods . 16
8 00252051 - EN 1930:2011, Child use and care articles — Safety barriers — Safety
requirements and test methods . 21
9 00252046 - EN 12586:2007, Child use and care articles – Soother holder – Safety
requirements and test methods . 22
10 00252048 - EN 12790:2009, Child use and care articles — Reclined cradles . 31
11 00252049 - EN 12221-1:2008, Changing units for domestic use — Part 1: Safety
requirements . 32
12 00252050 - EN 12221-2:2008, Changing units for domestic use — Part 2: Test methods . 35
13 00252054 - EN 1466:2004+A1:2007, Child care articles — Carry cots and stands — Safety
requirements and test methods . 36
14 00252032 - EN 14350-2:2004, Child use and care articles — Drinking equipment — Part 2:
Chemical requirements and tests . 39
15 00252031 - EN 1400-3:2002, Child use and care articles — Soothers for babies and young
children — Part 3: Chemical requirements and tests . 40
16 00252024 - EN 14372:2004, Child use and care articles — Cutlery and feeding utensils —
Safety requirements and tests . 41
Annex A (informative) Interpretation 3 on 3.9 and 5.1.4.2 in EN 12586:2007, Child use and care
articles — Soother holder — Safety requirements and test methods (WI 00252046) . 42
A.1 Introduction . 42
A.2 Examples of possible ventilation holes in more recent models of soother holders . 43
Annex B (informative) Reply to interpretation 3 on 3.9 and 5.1.4.2 in EN 12586:2007, Child use and
care articles — Soother holder — Safety requirements and test methods (WI 00252046) . 45
Annex C (informative) Reply to interpretation 1 on 5.1.10 in EN 12586:2007, Child use and care
articles — Soother holder — Safety requirements and test methods (WI 00252046) . 47
C.1 Ventilation holes in fastener (5.1.10) . 47
C.2 Discussion . 47
C.3 Final Interpretation . 52
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Foreword
This document (FprCEN/TR 16411:2013) 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 Technical Committee Approval.
This document will supersede CEN/TR 16411:2012.
New interpretations have been added into this revised document:
Standard Title Subject
4.4 Migration of certain elements
EN 14350-2:2004 Drinking equipment (Chemical)
Decoration: problem when coating done on
glass
5.2.2 Apparatus
EN 14350-2:2004 Drinking equipment (Chemical)
Type of container to be used: EN 71-3 or other
Soothers for babies and young
EN 1400-3:2002
Type of container to be used: EN 71-3?
children (Chemical)
5.1.4.2 Ventilation holes & B.10 “Guide tests
and ventilation holes”
EN 12586:2007 Soother holder (safety and test)
Requirement for ventilation hole and effect on
Guides 1 & 2
5.1.4.2 Ventilation holes
EN 12586:2007 Soother holder (safety and test)
Requirement for specific holder (soother holder
having additional function)
Soothers for babies and young
EN 1400-3:2002
children (Chemical)
EN 14350-2:2004 Drinking equipment (Chemical)
Migration of certain elements: analytical
Cutlery and feeding utensils (safety & correction drafting to be aligned with EN 71-3
EN 14372:2004
test)
EN 12586:2007 Soother holder (safety and test)
Cutlery and feeding utensils (safety 5.3.1 Tensile strength
EN 14372:2004
and test)
Detachment for washing purpose
5.1.4.2 Ventilation holes,
5.1.12.4 Supplementary components
permanently attached to the strap or to the
EN 12586:2007 Soother holder (safety and test)
fasteners)
Requirement for specific holder (soother holder
having additional function)
Changing units for domestic use
EN 12221-1:2008
(safety)
Applicability of the standard in case of additional
Changing units for domestic use
changing table attached to the cot
EN 12221-2:2008
(test)
EN 1888:2003 Wheeled child conveyances
11.2 Operating device unlocking procedure
6.6 Prevention of falls down steps test
EN 1273:2005 Baby walking frames
Confusion on requirements for test platform
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Standard Title Subject
Safety barriers — Safety
EN 1930:2011
6.4.1.3 Automatic closing system
requirements and test methods
Changing units for domestic use
EN 12221-1:2008
(safety)
5.1.3 Entrapment of head, neck and torso
Changing units for domestic use
EN 12221-2:2008
(test)
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Introduction
Interpretations and no-action decisions:
This Technical Report contains replies to requests for interpretation and clarifications with regard to the
understanding of clauses in the standards elaborated within the CEN/TC 252. The replies concern those
requests which have resulted in an interpretation or the decision that no action is necessary.
An interpretation does not have the same status as the text of the standard, nor can it overrule the text of the
standard. However, following an interpretation should give assurance that the relevant clause of the standard
has been correctly applied. An interpretation will only be regarded as a clarification of the meaning of the
standard.
a) Disclaimer:
The interpretations and clarifications have been derived by expert groups of CEN/TC 252. The information
contained herein is for guidance only and does not reflect the formal approval by CEN or CEN member
bodies. It should be noted that the interpretations are neither part of any standard nor have been referenced in
the Official Journal of the European Union.
b) Requests for interpretation:
Requests for interpretations may be submitted by a CEN member body through its national committee or by a
CEN/TC 252 liaison (but not directly by an individual or a company) - in accordance with the interpretation
protocols agreed by CEN/TC 252. The requests are then channelled to the relevant CEN/TC 252 working
group which will deal with the request.
A request for an interpretation may lead to:
1) an interpretation of the standard:
this should reflect a reasonable interpretation of how the standard should be used, while taking into
account:
i) the wording of the standard;
ii) the rationale of the standard;
iii) the history of the standard;
2) a no-action decision:
this is applicable when it is agreed that the standard appropriately specifies how a child care article
shall be assessed;
3) a proposal for an amendment of the standard:
this is applicable when it is agreed that the standard is deficient in some way.
NOTE Interpretation and no-action decisions are published in CEN/TR 16411, which will be updated on a regular
basis.
Proposals for amendments will be progressed as new work item proposals in accordance with CEN rules.
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c) Answers to requests for interpretations:
Since requests for interpretations are submitted through a CEN member body, it is assumed that the member
body will keep itself informed about decisions concerning the request and its progress and will itself inform the
originator of the request as appropriate.
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1 Scope
The purpose of this CEN Technical Report is to provide replies to requests for interpretations and clarifications
of:
EN 1273:2005, Child use and care articles — Baby walking frames — Safety requirements and test
methods;
EN 1888:2003, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances — Safety requirements and test
methods;
EN 1888:2003/A1:2005, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances — Safety requirements and
test methods;
EN 1888:2003/A2:2005, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances — Safety requirements and
test methods;
EN 1888:2003/A3:2005, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances — Safety requirements and
test methods;
EN 1888:2012, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances — Safety requirements and test
methods;
EN 1930:2011, Child use and care articles — Safety barriers — Safety requirements and test methods;
EN 12586:2007, Child use and care articles — Soother holder — Safety requirements and test methods;
EN 12790:2009, Child use and care articles — Reclined cradles;
EN 12221-1:2008, Changing units for domestic use — Part 1: Safety requirements;
EN 12221-2:2008, Changing units for domestic use — Part 2: Test methods;
EN 1466:2004+A1:2007, Child care articles — Carry cots and stands — Safety requirements and test
methods;
EN 14350-2:2004, Child use and care articles — Drinking equipment — Part 2: Chemical requirements
and tests;
EN 1400-3:2002, Child use and care articles — Soothers for babies and young children — Part 3:
Chemical requirements and tests;
EN 14372:2004, Child use and care articles — Cutlery and feeding utensils — Safety requirements and
tests.
.
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2 00252033 - EN 1273:2005, Child use and care articles — Baby walking frames — Safety requirements and test
methods
Table 1 — Summary table of the request for interpretations classified in the order of the clauses/subclauses of EN 1273:2005
Clause/Subclause Title Interpretation n°
6.1.1 1/2013
Table 2 — Table of the request for interpretation/clarification for EN 1273:2005
Clause/ Paragraph/
N° Subclause/ Figure/ Question Reply
Annex Table/Note
For the tests order shall we follow 6.1.1. but what is the “test order of the
1 standard” ? Is it the order of requirement §5 or order of tests methods §6 ?. In
6.1.1
one case the §5.9 should be done after §5.14.
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methods
Table 3 — Summary table of the request for interpretations classified in the order of the clauses/subclauses of EN 1888:2003
Clause/Subclause Title Interpretation n°
6.1.5 Attachment of mechanical parts 6
6.1.7 Pram body or seat unit internal lining 4
11 Locking devices for the folding mechanism 2
11.2 Test for locking devices 1
18 Dynamic strength 3
21.1 General (Product information) 5
Table 4 — Table of the request for interpretation/clarification for EN 1888:2003
Clause/ Paragraph/
N° Subclause/ Figure/ Question Reply
Annex Table/Note
After performing some comparative tests in different laboratories
on the same item (a stroller), we found that test method for
test 11.2 is not completely defined in EN 1888:2003; as a matter
of fact, different methods applied by different laboratories lead to
completely different results (failure or approval). In particular, the
1 11.2
sentence "Restrain the vehicle without impeding its folding" can
be interpreted in different ways, leading to these extreme testing
situations:
Put the stroller with the front wheels against some stops and
restrain the vehicle to avoid its tipping over, for example by
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attaching a cord under the stroller to fix it to the floor. Pull
then the handle with a force of 200 N. In case of separate
handles pull each handle separately with 200 N.
This test is supposed to assess the strength of the
locking devices during use. Therefore "without impeding
Put the stroller on the floor without stopping the front wheels
its folding" means that during test, the vehicle is still
and restrain the vehicle to avoid its movement and tipping
able to absorb the force applied.
over by fixing one of the rear wheels to the floor. Pull then the
The requirement of Subclause 11.1 ("when tested in
handle with a force of 200 N. In case of separate handles pull
accordance with 11.2, any subsequent folding travel
each handle separately with 200 N.
shall comply with the requirements of 6.1.1, 6.1.2 and
1 11.2
The two test methods distribute the force on the frame of the
6.1.3. The vehicle shall not fold and the locking
stroller in a very different way and this may lead to different
device(s) shall not be released") shall be checked after
results for the “same” test. It is necessary to amend the current
the force has been applied and the product being
test method in order to clearly define the testing conditions in
erected for use again (all locking devices locked), in
such a way that every laboratory will get the same results when
order to control if any effect such as strain may create
testing the same item with the same method.
entrapment hazards, crushing hazards, and dangerous
edges or corners due to failure of any locking device.
a) NO, it is not the intention of the committee to fail
this kind of product.
b) Development:
Locking devices are required to prevent a vehicle
folding whilst a child is in the vehicle, and also
during the process of the child being put in and
taken out of the vehicle. Any locking device(s) for
the folding mechanism shall be positioned so that it
2 11 is not possible to operate more than one device in a
single action.
To avoid the hazards due to inadvertent operation
by the adult or operations by a child, there shall be
at least two locking devices, to be released, one of
Key
them shall require:
1 Push up to unlock with left foot
1) two separate operations acting on two
2 Push down with right foot, to release and enable folding
separate parts of the vehicle; or
Figure 1 — Stroller with a standard folding lock
2) two consecutive actions, the first being
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N° Subclause/ Figure/ Question Reply
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Illustrated above is a picture of a stroller with a standard folding maintained while the second is carried out.
lock arrangement of a type that has been supplied for many
To avoid the hazards due to incomplete
years, without adverse safety comments.
deployment at least one of the locking devices shall
engage automatically.
c) Proposal for interpretation:
Release: if (when the product is fully erected and
ready for use) any of the locking devices
considered has to be maintained operated, it shall
not be considered as being released.
The design of the folding mechanism lock complies with the
requirements of the UK standard BS 7409:1996. A UK test
laboratory has failed folding mechanisms of this type to
EN 1888:2003 Clause 11 (Locking devices for the folding
In that case check if the system complies with b),
mechanism), in their opinion neither one of the 2 locking devices
considering that the second operation or action may be
satisfies 11.1a) or b).
operated on the second device.
As mentioned strollers with this type locking device have been
Clause 11 of the consolidated version of EN 1888
supplied in large quantities by many different manufacturers for
shall be amended.
more that a decade without any adverse reports of inadvertent
operation of the locking devices etc.
Is it the intention of the committee that this type of design should
fail EN 1888?
After test in accordance with 18.2, the vehicle shall not be a) The aim of the requirement is to check the strength
damaged such as its safety is impaired. .This is verified following of the attachment devices for the seat unit or pram
order of tests given in 4.2. body to the chassis.
The prambody or seat unit shall not be displaced by more than 10 b) Soft carry cots attached to the chassis shall comply
mm on the chassis after testing in accordance with 18.2 in every with this requirement.
3 18
direction.
Risks linked to the use of soft carry cots fitted to a
Lets consider a carrycot attached to a pushchair by the mean of
pram body or seat unit shall be addressed by revision of
straps fitted with clips, requirements of clause 14 being met.
EN 1888.
NOTE Carrycots fitted on a pushchair are considered as seat units
in accordance with the definition given in 3.3.
a) What is the rationale of the requirement 18.1 (no
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displacement greater than 10 mm) ?
b) Is this requirement applicable to soft carrycots?
We need clarification on the meaning of tension of internal lining The risk to be covered is the risk of suffocation due to
of the pram body or seat unit. loose fabric parts.
4 6.1.7
Which risk should be covered? The standard is clear enough to cover the risk.
An European standard, the CEI/TR 62017-1:2001
Product information – General : the standard precises:
dealing with product information gives details.
"The warning sentences shall be written in letters at least 10
A typographic ruler (normograph) can be used to
points in height. The word "WARNING" shall be written in upper
5 21.1
directly check that the height of letters is 10 points.
case."
The wording will be changed in the revision of the
a) What is the measurement to assess this requirement?
standard to be in line with CEN/CENELEC Guidelines
b) Are all letters concerned?
11.
We need precision on the type of parts for which this clause
The proposal is not an interpretation, but changes the
applies and how.
standard.
As the 90 N force corresponds to the force that a child is able to
6 6.1.5
This clause is applicable to the whole product.
apply on parts and in line with relevant risk analysis we decide to
apply this requirement within the access zone, as described within
Wording will be improved during the revision work.
previous clauses of the standard.
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methods
Table 5 — Summary table of the request for interpretations classified in the order of the clauses/subclauses of EN 1888:2003/A1:2005
Clause/Subclause Title Interpretation n°
15.1.2 Harness anchorage points 1
Table 6 — Table of the request for interpretation/clarification for EN 1888:2003/A1:2005
Clause/ Paragraph/
N° Subclause/ Figure/ Question Reply
Annex Table/Note
The amendment A1 requires in 15.1.2:
"Seat units and pram bodies with an internal length greater than
The 800 mm internal length refers to pram-bodies.
800 mm (see 6.2.1) shall be fitted with two harness anchorage
The aim of these attachment points is to allow a carer to
points for each position that a child can occupy"
1 15.1.2
use a separate harness.
As a seat unit shall be equipped with a child restraint system
Even a seat unit fitted with a child restraint system shall
conforming to the requirements of the standard and its
be fitted with two anchorage points.
amendment, shall we ask for additional anchoring points?
What does "for each position that a child can occupy" mean?
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Clause/Subclause Title Interpretation n°
4.5.2.8 Test mass F 1
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N° Subclause/ Figure/ Question Reply
Annex Table/Note
The amendment A2 requires in subclause 4.5.2.8 a test mass F,
initially designed to be used for tests of combinations pushchair /
group 0+ car seat.
The standard as it is cannot be changed and until the
revision the 15 kg test mass shall be used.
1 4.5.2.8
The use of this test mass has not been described in some clauses
for relevant tests. As the limit of use of such products is 13 kg in
This shall be addressed during a revision.
weight, is it possible to use this test mass F where it is relevant?
(i.e. stability, parking device as irregular surface tests…)
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Clause/Subclause Title Interpretation n°
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N° Subclause/ Figure/ Question Reply
Annex Table/Note
As it is written, the text may be applicable to any existing product,
This requirement is only applicable to seat units
as soon as a textile part is provided, where it gives the impression
convertible into a prambody by adding textile parts and
that a retention purpose is met.
1 6.1.8 which are not equipped with a restraint system
adjustable to the child's size from birth and complying
This wording shall be clarified and improved.
with Clause 15.
It shall be clearly determined, when the test is applicable.
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Clause/Subclause Title Interpretation n°
8.1.1.2.1 8/2012
8.1.1.2.1 10/2012
8.3.3.4 9/2012
8.3.2 11/2012
10.2.4 11/2012
8.3.1 12/2013
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N° Subclause/ Figure/ Question Reply
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A Chinese test laboratory are interpreting the word 'lower' as 'drop' Answer of TC252/WG3 - DEC2012
and are thus dropping the test equipment from a height of 50 mm
The intention of the WG3 was not to "drop" the test
onto the seat in EN 1888:2012, 8.1.1.2.1 which is not according to
mass, even if the wording "by its own weight" may be
the intention of the WG3 Committee, as informed by the UK National
confusing.
Body mirror committee. Whilst, WG3 cannot be responsible for the
interpretation of laboratories of the standard due to English (or
The test mass should be slowly lowered, maintaining
French or German) not being a first language, or for loss of meaning contact as far as possible, with the backrest.
due to translation into unofficial languages the correspondent asks
8 8.1.1.2.1
whether the wording of the test method could be modified (or
diagrams provided) to assist such laboratories to understand the
intention of the test method? In the shorter term can WG3 confirm
that the test mass is intended to be lowered onto the seat as far as
possible under its own weight - but still supported and not dropped?
It is the opinion and interpretation of this National mirror committee
that the test mass is supported throughout its positioning and at no
point is it released to fall in an uncontrolled manner?
The test method to verify the length of the backrest is presented as Proposed reply:
follows:
Remind the conditions of application of
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