SIST EN 71-8:2003/kprA4:2009
(Amendment)Safety of toys - Part 8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use
Safety of toys - Part 8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use
Amendments relating to clause 4.3.4: to replace "5 mm" by "7 mm".
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 8: Schaukeln, Rutschen und ähnliches Aktivitätsspielzeug für den häuslichen Gebrauch (Innen- und Außenbereich)
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 8: Balançoires, toboggans et jouets d'activité similaires à usage familial en extérieur et en intérieur
Varnost igrač - 8. del: Gugalnice, tobogani in podobne igrače za domačo uporabo v notranjih prostorih in na prostem - Dopolnilo A4
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 05-Jun-2009
- Technical Committee
- OTR - Child use and care article
- Current Stage
- 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 16-Aug-2011
- Due Date
- 21-Aug-2011
- Completion Date
- 16-Aug-2011
- Directive
- 88/378/EEC - Safety of toys
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2009
Overview
SIST EN 71-8:2003/kprA4:2009 is a European standard developed by CEN under the Technical Committee CEN/TC 52 for the safety of toys, specifically focusing on swings, slides, and similar activity toys designed for indoor and outdoor family domestic use. This amendment updates the original EN 71-8:2003 standard by modifying the safety requirements, particularly in clause 4.3.4, changing the dimension specification from "5 mm" to "7 mm," enhancing safety considerations.
This standard addresses toys intended for children under 14 years, including those incorporating crossbeams and those capable of bearing the weight of one or more children. It also specifically covers separately sold accessories, swing elements, and construction kits designed for domestic play, ensuring comprehensive safety coverage for a wide range of household play equipment.
Key Topics
Scope Expansion: SIST EN 71-8:2003/kprA4:2009 broadens the original scope to explicitly include:
- Accessories and components for activity toys sold separately.
- Swing elements that can be used independently or combined with other activity toys.
- Construction kits that enable end users to assemble their own activity toys for domestic use.
Safety Requirements Update: The amendment adjusts the minimum size for certain safety gaps, increasing it from 5 mm to 7 mm to prevent entrapment risks and improve overall user safety.
Testing Procedures: The standard defines test methods to evaluate the structural integrity and safety performance of activity toys, emphasizing rigorous compliance for indoor and outdoor family use.
Exclusions: Equipment intended for public or institutional use-such as in schools, public playgrounds, restaurants, or shopping centers-is explicitly excluded and covered under different standards (EN 1176 parts 1 to 6).
Rationale for Amendment: Reflects the need to address separately sold components, accessories, and construction kits which were previously not explicitly covered but are commonly available in the market, improving safety consistency across all related products.
Applications
SIST EN 71-8:2003/kprA4:2009 is essential for manufacturers, distributors, and safety testers of family domestic activity toys, including:
- Manufacturers of swings, slides, and playsets ensuring their products meet updated safety parameters for home use.
- Retailers who supply swing sets or modular construction kits, providing safe products compliant with European regulations.
- Safety Inspectors and test laboratories conducting mandatory product safety assessments and verifying conformity with the latest amendment.
- Product Designers developing new activity toys focused on child safety and regulatory compliance.
- Parents and Caregivers benefiting from toys that have passed stringent European safety standards, reducing risk of injury during play.
The amendment ensures that all components, whether sold separately or as part of a kit, undergo safety evaluation, providing a higher level of protection for children playing on these toys at home.
Related Standards
- EN 71 Series: SIST EN 71-8:2003/kprA4:2009 is part of the broader EN 71 series covering toy safety across various product types, including mechanical and physical properties, chemical properties, flammability, and more.
- EN 1176 Series: Governs playground equipment safety for public spaces such as parks, schools, and recreational areas, distinct from family domestic use covered in EN 71-8.
- European Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC: EN 71-8 supports compliance with this directive, which regulates toy safety requirements across the European Union.
- ISO 8124 Series: International counterparts providing guidelines on toy safety that complement the EN standards.
Keywords: EN 71-8 amendment, toy safety standard, swings and slides safety, family domestic activity toys, European toy regulations, toy safety testing, playground equipment standards, toy accessories safety, construction kits for toys, CEN toy standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 71-8:2003/kprA4:2009 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Safety of toys - Part 8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use". This standard covers: Amendments relating to clause 4.3.4: to replace "5 mm" by "7 mm".
Amendments relating to clause 4.3.4: to replace "5 mm" by "7 mm".
SIST EN 71-8:2003/kprA4:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.200.50 - Toys. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 71-8:2003/kprA4:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 71-8:2003+A4:2009, SIST EN 71-8:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 71-8:2003/kprA4:2009 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 88/378/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/236. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Safety of toys - Part 8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor
family domestic use
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 8: Schaukeln, Rutschen und ähnliches Aktivitätsspielzeug
für den häuslichen Gebrauch (Innen- und Außenbereich)
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 8: Balançoires, toboggans et jouets d'activité similaires à
usage familial en extérieur et en intérieur
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 71-8:2003/prA4
ICS:
97.200.50 ,JUDþH Toys
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 71-8:2003
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA4
March 2009
ICS 97.200.50
English Version
Safety of toys - Part 8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for
indoor and outdoor family domestic use
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 8: Balançoires, toboggans et Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 8: Schaukeln, Rutschen und
jouets d'activité similaires à usage familial en extérieur et ähnliches Aktivitätsspielzeug für den häuslichen Gebrauch
en intérieur (Innen- und Außenbereich)
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 52.
This draft amendment A4, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 71-8:2003. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN 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 Management Centre has the same
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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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