SIST EN 1272:2017

Child care articles - Table mounted chairs - Safety requirements and test methods

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for table mounted chairs, intended for children who are able to sit unaided up to a maximum weight of 15 kg.

Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Tischhängesitze - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Tischhängesitze fest, die für Kinder bis zu einem Höchstgewicht von 15 kg bestimmt sind und die ohne fremde Hilfe sitzen können.

Articles de puériculture - Sièges de table - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences de sécurité et les méthodes d’essai relatives aux sièges de table destinés aux enfants capables de se tenir assis tous seuls, jusqu’à un poids maximum de 15 kg.

Izdelki za otroke - Stoli, ki se pritrdijo na mizo - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode

Ta evropski standard določa varnostne zahteve in ustrezne preskusne metode za stole, ki se pritrdijo na mizo, namenjene za otroke, ki lahko sedijo samostojno (starost približno 6 mesecev) ali so težki vključno do 15 kg. Ta evropski standard obravnava samo varnost in ne določa posameznih zasnov ali metod izdelave za same stole, ki se pritrdijo na mizo.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 09-Jul-2015
• Publication Date: 07-Jun-2017
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• ICS: 97.190 - Equipment for children
• Technical Committee: OTR - Child use and care article
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 07-Jun-2017
• Due Date: 12-Aug-2017
• Completion Date: 08-Jun-2017
• Directive: 2001/95/EC - Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety
• Mandate: M/527 - [C(2014)5058] Standardization request to draft European standards for certain seats for children in support of Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and the Council
• Ref Project: EN 1272:2017 - Child care articles - Table mounted chairs - Safety requirements and test methods

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 1272:2002 - Child care articles - Table mounted chairs - Safety requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2017

Overview - EN 1272:2017 (table mounted chairs)

EN 1272:2017 is the CEN European Standard specifying safety requirements and test methods for table mounted chairs intended for children who can sit unaided up to a maximum weight of 15 kg. Prepared by CEN/TC 252, it supersedes EN 1272:1998 and adopts a hazard‑based approach to reduce mechanical, chemical and thermal risks associated with table‑mounted seating for infants and toddlers.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope & definitions - product types covered, age/weight limit (≤ 15 kg) and updated terminology.
• Test equipment and methods - standardized test probes, test masses (A, B, C), small torso probe, test foam, small parts cylinder, feeler gauge, loading pad, bouncing test machine and anchoring support tests.
• Chemical hazards - requirements for migration of heavy metals, formaldehyde limits and restrictions on colourants/primary aromatic amines.
• Thermal hazards - surface temperature limits and flame propagation requirements to limit burn risk.
• Mechanical hazards - hazard‑based requirements and tests covering:
  • finger and head entrapment (including feet‑first head entrapment prevention),
  • moving‑part compression and shear points,
  • entanglement from cords/ribbons,
  • choking and ingestion (small parts),
  • suffocation (plastic packaging/decals),
  • hazardous edges, corners and protrusions,
  • inadequate structural integrity (static and dynamic strength), slippage of anchoring supports and bouncing performance,
  • risks from falling (footrests, restraint systems, lateral protection/backrest height).
• Product information and marking - mandatory marking, durable labels, purchase information, and instructions for safe use; includes symbols for age/weight ranges and warnings.

Practical applications - who uses EN 1272:2017

• Manufacturers & designers of table mounted chairs use the standard to design safe products and select materials.
• Testing laboratories implement the specified test methods and equipment (e.g., test probes, bouncing machines, test masses) to verify compliance.
• Regulators, certification bodies and importers/retailers rely on EN 1272:2017 for conformity assessment and to support regulatory compliance within the EU/EFTA context.
• Product safety engineers use the hazard‑based clauses to conduct risk assessments and update instructions, labels and restraint requirements.

Related standards and references

• Prepared by CEN/TC 252 (Child use and care articles) and intended to be adopted as national standards across CEN member states.
• For comprehensive compliance, consult other CEN child care articles standards and national regulations referenced in the normative sections of EN 1272:2017.

EN 1272:2017 is essential for safe design, testing and regulatory compliance of table mounted chairs - integrating safety requirements, chemical limits and standardized test methods to protect infants and toddlers.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Izdelki za otroke - Stoli, ki se pritrdijo na mizo - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metodeArtikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Tischhängesitze - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenArticles de puériculture - Sièges de table - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essaiChild care articles - Table mounted chairs - Safety requirements and test methods97.190Otroška opremaEquipment for children97.140PohištvoFurnitureICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1272:2017SIST EN 1272:2017en,fr,de01-julij-2017SIST EN 1272:2017SLOVENSKI
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Examples of measuring cords, ribbons or similar parts . 18 8.4.2 Test method . 18 8.5 Choking and ingestion hazards (see A.4.4) . 19 8.5.1 Requirements . 19 8.5.2 Test methods . 19 8.6 Suffocation hazards (see A.4.5) . 20 8.6.1 Plastic packaging - Requirement . 20 8.6.2 Plastic decals . 20 8.7 Hazardous edges, corners and protruding parts (see A.4.6) . 20 8.8 Hazards from inadequate structural integrity (see A.4.7) . 20 8.8.1 Static strength . 20 8.8.2 Dynamic strength . 21 8.8.3 Slippage of anchoring supports . 21 Figure 10 — Test method for anchoring support . 22 8.8.4 Bouncing performance . 22 8.9 Hazards due to falling . 23 8.9.1 Footrests . 23 8.9.2 Restraint system . 23 8.9.3 Lateral protection and backrest height . 24 Figure 11 — Measurement of lateral protection and backrest height . 24 9 Product information . 25 9.1 General . 25 9.2 Marking of the product . 25 9.2.1 Requirements . 25 9.2.2 Durability of marking . 25 9.2.3 Test method for durability of marking . 25 9.3 Purchase information . 25 Figure 12 — Symbol for age and weight range . 26 9.4 Instructions for use . 26 Annex A (informative)
Rationales . 28 A.1 Introduction. 28 A.2 Chemical hazards (see Clause 6) . 28 SIST EN 1272:2017

Warnings . 30 Table B.1 — Translation of warning phrases . 30 Annex C (informative)
A–deviations . 35 SIST EN 1272:2017

Key Probe type 7 mm probe 12 mm probe Diameter A 0-0,17 0,1012+ Radius RB half of diameter A half of diameter A 1 Line scribed around circumference showing depth of penetration Figure 1 — Test probes with hemispherical end SIST EN 1272:2017

Key Probe type Mesh probe Diameter A 00,17− Diameter B 00,15,6− Radius RB half of diameter B Figure 2 — Test probe for mesh with hemispherical end 4.2 Test masses 4.2.1 Test mass A A rigid cylinder (160 ± 5) mm in diameter and (300 ± 5) mm in height, having a mass of 9 kg and with its centre of gravity in the centre of the cylinder. All edges shall have a radius of (5 ± 1) mm. Two anchorage points shall be provided. These shall be positioned (150 ± 2,5) mm from the base and at 180° to each other around the circumference (see Figure 3). Dimensions in millimetres
Key 1 Radius: (5 ± 1) mm 2 Two anchorage points Figure 3 — Test mass A SIST EN 1272:2017

Key 1 Radius: (5 ± 1) mm 2 Two anchorage points Figure 4 — Test mass B 4.2.3 Test mass C A steel rectangular mass AA1B1B
120 mm × 150 mm of 9 kg mass (see Figure 5). SIST EN 1272:2017

Figure 5 — Test mass C 4.3 Small torso probe The small torso probe shall be made from plastics or other hard, smooth material with dimensions as shown in Figure 6. Dimensions in millimetres
a) Top view b) Side view Key 1 Handle a 86 b 40 c 120 Figure 6 — Small torso probe SIST EN 1272:2017

Figure 7 — Small parts cylinder 4.6 Feeler gauge Gauge with a thickness of (0,4 ± 0,02) mm and an insertion edge radius of (3 ± 0,5) mm (Figure 8). Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 8 — Feeler gauge SIST EN 1272:2017

The tests are described in terms of the application of forces. Masses can however be used: 1 kg mass may be used for 10 N force. Unless otherwise specified, the test forces may be applied by any suitable device which does not adversely affect the results. 5.6 Order of test Unless otherwise stated the requirements of Clause 8 shall be assessed on the same table mounted chair in the order listed in this standard. 6 Chemical hazards 6.1 General If testing is required, a separate unconditioned sample shall be used for the tests in Clause 6. 6.2 Migration of certain elements (see A.2) The migration of elements from materials on exterior surfaces shall not exceed the limits listed in Table 1. Table 1 — Limits for heavy metals migration Element mg/kg Aluminium 70 000 Antimony 560 Arsenic 47 Barium 18 750 Boron 15 000 Cadmium 17 Chromium (III) 460 Chromium (VI) 0,2 SIST EN 1272:2017

Disperse Blue 124 111938 61951–51–7 Action limit Disperse Yellow 3 11855 2832–40–8 Action limit Disperse Orange 3 11855 730–40–5 Action limit
Disperse Orange 37/76/59 11132 12223–33–5 13301–61–6 Action limit Disperse Red 1 11110 2872–52–8 Action limit Solvent Yellow 1 11000 60–09–3 Action limit
Solvent Yellow 2 11020 60–11–7 Action limit Solvent Yellow 3 11160 97–56–3 Action limit Basic Red 9 42500 569–61–9 Action limit
Basic Violet 1 42535 8004–87–3 Action limit
Basic Violet 3 42555 548–62–9 Action limit Acid Red 26 16150 3761–53–3 Action limit Acid Violet 49 42640 1694–09–3 Action limit
Table 3 — Primary aromatic amines limits Compound CAS number Limit Benzidine 92–87–5 Action limit 2-Naphthylamine 91–59–8 Action limit 4-Chloroaniline 106–47–8 Action limit
3.3'-Dichlorobenzidine 91–94–1 Action limit 3,3'-Dimethoxybenzidine 119–90–4 Action limit 3.3'-Dimethylbenzidine 119–93–7 Action limit
o-Toluidine 95–53–4 Action limit 2-Methoxyaniline (o-Anisidine) 90–04–0 Action limit Aniline 62–53–3 Action limit
7 Thermal hazards (see A.3) 7.1 Requirement When tested in accordance with 7.2, there shall be no surface flash and the rate of spread of flame shall not exceed 50 mm/s. A separate sample, conditioned according to 5.2, may be used for these tests. SIST EN 1272:2017

Key L Length D Distance Figure 9 —
Examples of measuring cords, ribbons or similar parts 8.4.2 Test method The length of a cord, ribbon or similar part is measured from the fixing point on the table mounted chair to the free end of the cord, ribbon or similar part while a 25 N tensile force is applied. The peripheral dimension of a loop shall be measured while a 25 N tensile force is applied. SIST EN 1272:2017
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