2001/95/EC - General product safety Harmonized Directive
Directive 2001/95/EC establishes a general product safety framework within the European Union to ensure that only safe products are placed on the market and made available to consumers. It applies to all products intended for or likely to be used by consumers under reasonably foreseeable conditions, covering both new and certain used goods, while excluding second-hand antiques and products meant for repair. The Directive mandates that products must not present unacceptable risks under normal or foreseeable use, promoting a high level of consumer protection. It supplements specific sectoral legislation by addressing general safety obligations for producers and distributors, including risk assessment, consumer information, warnings, product withdrawal, and recalls. The Directive also emphasizes market surveillance, cooperation between Member States' authorities, rapid information exchange (including through the RAPEX system), and mechanisms for dealing with serious risks at the Community level. It promotes harmonized European standards and sets out procedures for enforcement and penalties, while respecting international obligations and existing rights under other product liability laws. The Directive aims to facilitate the smooth functioning of the internal market by reducing disparities in consumer protection and trade barriers related to product safety.
Purpose
Directive 2001/95/EC on general product safety aims to ensure that only safe products are placed on the market within the European Union. It establishes a broad, horizontal legislative framework designed to protect consumers’ health and safety in the absence of specific product safety legislation. The Directive recasts and strengthens the previous Directive 92/59/EEC to clarify obligations, reinforce enforcement, and incorporate the precautionary principle. It focuses on guaranteeing consumer safety by imposing a general safety requirement for all products intended for or likely to be used by consumers under reasonably foreseeable conditions. The Directive also facilitates the functioning of the internal market by preventing barriers to trade due to differing national product safety standards.
Key Obligations
- General Safety Requirement: All products placed on the EU market must be safe under normal or reasonably foreseeable use, including installation, maintenance, and duration of use.
- Obligations of Producers: Producers must ensure product safety by adopting appropriate measures, providing consumers with relevant risk information, issuing warnings about dangerous products already supplied, withdrawing unsafe products from the market, and recalling them if necessary.
- Obligations of Distributors: Distributors must assist in ensuring compliance with safety requirements, proportionate to their responsibility in the supply chain.
- Market Surveillance: Member States must designate authorities responsible for monitoring product safety and enforcing compliance, with powers to impose penalties, order withdrawals, or mandate recalls.
- Rapid Information Exchange: A system for the rapid exchange of information between Member States and the Commission (notably via the RAPEX system) is established to address serious risks quickly.
- European Standards: The Directive encourages the adoption of European voluntary standards which, when complied with, create a presumption of conformity with general safety requirements.
- Cooperation and Transparency: Producers, distributors, and authorities must cooperate in risk prevention and management. Public access to product safety information must be ensured, balancing professional confidentiality.
- Measures on Imports and Exports: Restrictions or bans on placing products on the market, including export bans, must comply with EU treaties and international obligations.
- Legal Recourse: Member States must provide effective legal remedies for persons affected by restrictions, withdrawals, or recalls.
Affected Products and Actors
- Products: Applies to any product intended for or likely to be used by consumers under reasonably foreseeable use, whether new, used, or reconditioned. The scope excludes second-hand antiques or goods supplied for repair/reconditioning, provided consumers are informed.
- Exclusions: The Directive does not cover services themselves nor equipment used by service providers exclusively in providing those services (e.g., transportation equipment operated by service providers).
- Actors:
- Producers: Responsible for ensuring safety and managing risks associated with products.
- Distributors: Must ensure products they handle comply with safety requirements within their capacity.
- Member States: Responsible for market surveillance, enforcement, and rapid risk management.
- European Commission: Facilitates coordination, standard setting, and rapid risk intervention through assistance committees.
Implementation Timeline
- The Directive was adopted on 3 December 2001.
- Member States were required to transpose and apply the Directive without affecting deadlines set for previous related legislation (Directive 92/59/EEC).
- The Commission periodically reviews the Directive’s application, surveillance effectiveness, information exchange, and measures taken, reporting regularly to the European Parliament and Council.
- The system for rapid exchange of information and market surveillance coordination (including RAPEX) must be operational to handle serious and immediate risks.
- Standards bodies must be mandated by the Commission to develop the necessary European standards consistent with the Directive’s safety requirements.
- Member States have ongoing obligations to maintain enforcement authorities with adequate powers and ensure transparency and legal remediation options for affected parties.
The Directive 2001/95/EC applies to all products intended for consumers or products that consumers are likely to use under reasonably foreseeable conditions, whether these products are new, used, or reconditioned. It covers products supplied or made available in the course of commercial activities, including those provided in the context of a service. The directive excludes certain second-hand products such as antiques or items to be repaired before use, provided the supplier gives clear information. It does not cover services themselves, nor the safety of equipment used by service providers, but it applies to products supplied to consumers within service provision. Products originally intended for professional use but now on the consumer market are included. Where specific EU safety legislation exists, this directive applies only to risks not covered by that legislation. The directive also encompasses products sold by any selling technique, including distance and electronic sales.
Die Richtlinie 2001/95/EG über die allgemeine Produktsicherheit legt eine allgemeine Sicherheitsanforderung für alle in der EU in Verkehr gebrachten oder verfügbaren Produkte fest, die für Verbraucher bestimmt sind oder von ihnen unter vernünftigerweise vorhersehbaren Bedingungen genutzt werden können. Ziel ist der Schutz der Gesundheit und Sicherheit der Verbraucher sowie die Schaffung eines einheitlichen Binnenmarktes ohne Wettbewerbsverzerrungen aufgrund unterschiedlicher nationaler Sicherheitsvorschriften. Die Richtlinie regelt Verpflichtungen für Hersteller und Händler, einschließlich der Gefahrenbewertung, Informationspflichten, Warnungen, Rücknahmen und Rückrufen gefährlicher Produkte. Sie sieht die Einrichtung von nationalen Marktüberwachungsbehörden mit umfassenden Befugnissen vor und fördert den Informationsaustausch zwischen Mitgliedstaaten, unter anderem über das RAPEX-System. Für bestimmte Produkte werden europäische Normen entwickelt, um die Einhaltung der allgemeinen Sicherheitsanforderung zu erleichtern. Bei ernsthaften Gefahren sind Gemeinschaftsmaßnahmen und Ausfuhrverbote vorgesehen. Die Richtlinie ergänzt spezifische Sicherheitsvorschriften und schützt Verbraucher in allen Vertriebsformen, einschließlich Fernabsatz und elektronischem Handel, ohne Dienstleistungen selbst zu regeln.
Zweck
Die Richtlinie 2001/95/EG über die allgemeine Produktsicherheit hat zum Ziel, ein hohes Verbraucherschutzniveau in der Europäischen Union sicherzustellen, indem sie allgemeine Sicherheitsanforderungen für alle auf dem Markt bereitgestellten Produkte festlegt. Sie schafft einen harmonisierten Rechtsrahmen, der verhindert, dass unterschiedliche nationale Produktsicherheitsvorschriften Handelshemmnisse und Wettbewerbsverzerrungen innerhalb des Binnenmarkts verursachen. Die Richtlinie ergänzt spezielle Produktsicherheitsvorschriften und gleicht vorhandene Regelungslücken aus. Dabei basiert sie auf dem Vorsorgeprinzip und berücksichtigt insbesondere sensible Verbrauchergruppen wie Kinder und ältere Menschen.
Wichtige Verpflichtungen
- Allgemeine Sicherheitsanforderung: Alle auf dem Markt angebotenen Produkte müssen sicher sein und dürfen bei vernünftigerweise vorhersehbarer Verwendung keine Gefahren für Gesundheit und Sicherheit der Verbraucher darstellen.
- Herstellerpflichten: Hersteller müssen die Sicherheit ihrer Produkte gewährleisten, mögliche Gefahren erkennen, Verbraucher informieren, warnen, gefährliche Produkte vom Markt nehmen oder zurückrufen und nötigenfalls Entschädigungsmaßnahmen ergreifen.
- Händlerpflichten: Händler tragen Verantwortung entsprechend ihres Einflussbereichs und müssen sicherstellen, dass sie keine unsicheren Produkte vertreiben. Bei Gebrauchtwaren, insbesondere von Privatpersonen gespendet, sind die Informationspflichten eingeschränkt.
- Zusammenarbeit mit Behörden: Hersteller und Händler müssen zuständige Behörden über gefährliche Produkte informieren und bei Maßnahmen zur Gefahrenabwehr mitwirken.
- Marktüberwachung: Die Mitgliedstaaten müssen zuständige Behörden benennen, die über erforderliche Befugnisse verfügen, um Produktsicherheit zu überwachen, Sanktionen zu verhängen und Gefahren schnell zu begegnen.
- Informationsaustausch: Es wird ein schnell reagierendes System (z. B. RAPEX) auf Gemeinschaftsebene eingerichtet, um zwischen Mitgliedstaaten und der Kommission bei Gefahren hinreichend informiert zu sein.
- Maßnahmen bei ernsten Gefahren: Die Richtlinie enthält Verfahren für sofortige und koordinierte Maßnahmen bei ernsten, gemeinschaftsweiten Gefahren, einschließlich Rückrufen, Verboten und Ausfuhrkontrollen.
- Normen: Es werden nicht bindende europäische Normen gefördert, die bei Einhaltung als Konformität mit der allgemeinen Sicherheitsanforderung gelten.
Betroffene Produkte und Akteure
- Produkte: Die Richtlinie gilt für alle Produkte, die für Verbraucher bestimmt sind oder unter vernünftigerweise vorhersehbarer Verwendung durch Verbraucher in Verkehr gebracht oder bereitgestellt werden – einschließlich Gebrauchtwaren mit Ausnahmen. Dienstleistungen selbst sind ausgeschlossen, allerdings umfasst sie Produkte, die im Zusammenhang mit Dienstleistungen an Verbraucher geliefert werden.
- Akteure: Hauptverantwortlich sind Hersteller und Händler (Vertrieb). Behörden der Mitgliedstaaten sind für Marktüberwachung und Durchsetzung verantwortlich, unterstützt durch ein EU-weites Netzwerk.
- Besonderheiten: Produkte, die ursprünglich für den gewerblichen Gebrauch bestimmt waren, aber auf den Verbrauchermarkt gelangen, fallen ebenfalls unter die Vorschriften, wenn sie eine Gefährdung darstellen können.
Umsetzungszeitplan
- Die Richtlinie wurde am 3. Dezember 2001 verabschiedet.
- Die Mitgliedstaaten mussten die Bestimmungen der Richtlinie fristgerecht in nationales Recht umsetzen. Üblicherweise beträgt diese Frist 2 Jahre, also bis Ende 2003.
- Die Kommission ist verpflichtet, regelmäßig den Stand der Umsetzung und Wirksamkeit der Richtlinie zu überprüfen und dem Europäischen Parlament und dem Rat Bericht zu erstatten.
- Darüber hinaus wurde die Schaffung von Normen sowie ein EU-weites Informations- und Marktüberwachungsnetzwerk laufend zu entwickeln und anzupassen.
Die Richtlinie bildet die rechtliche Grundlage für ein harmonisiertes Produktsicherheitsniveau im Binnenmarkt und fördert den Schutz der Verbraucher vor gefährlichen Produkten.
Die Richtlinie 2001/95/EG gilt für alle Produkte, die auf dem Markt bereitgestellt werden und für Verbraucher bestimmt sind oder von Verbrauchern unter vernünftigerweise vorhersehbaren Bedingungen verwendet werden können, auch wenn sie nicht ausdrücklich für Verbraucher bestimmt sind. Sie umfasst Produkte unabhängig von der Vertriebsform, einschließlich Fernabsatz und elektronischem Handel. Ausgenommen sind bestimmte Gebrauchtwaren sowie Dienstleistungen und Arbeitsmittel, die von Dienstleistungserbringern zur Leistungserbringung verwendet werden. Produkte, die ursprünglich nur für die gewerbliche Nutzung bestimmt waren, aber in den Verbrauchermarkt gelangen, fallen ebenfalls unter diese Richtlinie, sofern sie Verbraucher gefährden können. Ziel ist es, ein hohes Schutzniveau für die Gesundheit und Sicherheit der Verbraucher sicherzustellen, wobei besondere Verbrauchergruppen wie Kinder und ältere Menschen besonders berücksichtigt werden. Die Richtlinie dient dazu, einheitliche Sicherheitsanforderungen im Binnenmarkt zu gewährleisten und Handelshemmnisse zu vermeiden.
La directive 2001/95/CE établit un cadre communautaire pour garantir la sécurité générale des produits mis sur le marché ou mis à disposition des consommateurs dans l’UE. Elle impose une obligation générale de sécurité aux producteurs et distributeurs, qui doivent assurer que leurs produits ne présentent pas de risques pour la santé et la sécurité dans des conditions d’utilisation raisonnablement prévisibles, y compris pour les groupes vulnérables comme les enfants et les personnes âgées. La directive complète ou s’applique en l’absence de législation spécifique, en s’appuyant notamment sur des normes européennes non obligatoires facilitant la conformité. Elle prévoit des mesures de surveillance du marché, des obligations de retrait ou de rappel de produits dangereux, ainsi qu’un système d’échange rapide d’informations entre États membres et la Commission. La directive vise également à harmoniser les responsabilités et à prévenir les divergences susceptibles de nuire au marché intérieur. Elle comprend des dispositions pour renforcer la coopération entre autorités nationales, garantir la transparence et protéger les consommateurs tout en maintenant le secret professionnel nécessaire à l’efficacité des contrôles.
Objet
La directive 2001/95/CE du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 3 décembre 2001 établit un cadre général pour la sécurité des produits destinés aux consommateurs dans l’Espace économique européen. Elle vise à garantir un niveau élevé de protection de la santé et de la sécurité des consommateurs en imposant une obligation générale de sécurité à tous les produits mis sur le marché ou mis à disposition des consommateurs, qu’ils soient destinés à ces derniers ou susceptibles d’être utilisés par eux dans des conditions raisonnablement prévisibles. La directive remplace et renforce la directive 92/59/CEE, en tenant compte des expériences passées, des évolutions récentes en matière de sécurité des produits et du principe de précaution.
Elle s’inscrit également dans un objectif plus large visant à améliorer le fonctionnement du marché intérieur européen en assurant une harmonisation des règles applicables à la sécurité des produits, limitant ainsi les obstacles aux échanges et les distorsions de concurrence entre États membres.
Obligations principales
Obligation générale de sécurité : Tous les produits mis sur le marché doivent être sûrs dans des conditions normales d’utilisation raisonnablement prévisibles, y compris la vente à distance et par voie électronique.
Obligations des producteurs :
- Mettre en place des mesures proportionnées pour connaître les risques liés à leurs produits.
- Fournir des informations permettant aux consommateurs d’évaluer et de prévenir ces risques.
- Avertir les consommateurs en cas de danger relatif à des produits déjà vendus.
- Retirer ou rappeler des produits dangereux, avec, si nécessaire, une compensation (échange, remboursement).
Obligations des distributeurs : Ils doivent contribuer au respect des exigences de sécurité proportionnellement à leurs responsabilités, notamment en informant les autorités compétentes en cas de découverte de produits dangereux.
Surveillance et contrôle par les États membres :
- Désignation d’autorités chargées de contrôler la sécurité des produits.
- Possibilité d’imposer des sanctions efficaces, proportionnées et dissuasives.
- Pouvoirs pour organiser le retrait ou le rappel des produits dangereux.
- Collaboration entre autorités des États membres (réseaux européens) et échange rapide d’informations via le système RAPEX.
Normes européennes : La conformité à une norme européenne reconnue est présumée garantir l’obligation générale de sécurité.
Mécanismes communautaires : En cas de risque grave affectant plusieurs États, la Commission peut adopter des décisions contraignantes imposant des mesures harmonisées, incluant l’interdiction d’exporter le produit dangereux.
Transparence et accès à l’information : Le public doit avoir accès à l’information relative à la sécurité des produits, dans le respect du secret professionnel.
Produits et acteurs concernés
Produits concernés : Tous produits destinés aux consommateurs ou susceptibles d’être utilisés par eux dans des conditions raisonnablement prévisibles. Cela inclut les produits d’occasion, sauf exceptions liées à leur nature, ainsi que les produits fournis dans le cadre d’une prestation de service.
Produits exclus : Certains équipements utilisés exclusivement par les prestataires de services ne sont pas couverts, pas plus que la sécurité des services en tant que telle.
Acteurs concernés :
- Producteurs : Responsables de la mise sur le marché des produits.
- Distributeurs : Doivent coopérer pour assurer la sécurité et informer les autorités.
- Autorités nationales : En charge du contrôle, de la surveillance du marché, des actions correctives et de la coopération transfrontalière.
Calendrier de mise en œuvre
- La directive est entrée en vigueur en 2001.
- Les États membres devaient transposer ses dispositions dans leur droit national dans un délai fixé par la directive (généralement deux ans à compter de la date de publication au Journal officiel de l’Union européenne).
- Les obligations s’appliquent immédiatement après la transposition, notamment en ce qui concerne la mise sur le marché et la surveillance des produits.
- La Commission est chargée de superviser la cohérence des transpositions et peut adopter des actes d’exécution pour préciser les procédures relatives aux échanges d’informations et aux interventions en cas de risque grave.
La directive 2001/95/CE pose donc un cadre législatif fondamental pour assurer que tous les produits proposés aux consommateurs européens respectent des critères stricts de sécurité, minimisant ainsi les risques pour la santé publique et renforçant la confiance dans le marché intérieur.
La directive 2001/95/CE s'applique à tous les produits mis sur le marché ou mis à disposition des consommateurs, qu'ils soient destinés spécifiquement aux consommateurs ou susceptibles d'être utilisés par eux dans des conditions raisonnablement prévisibles. Elle concerne notamment les produits de consommation courante, y compris ceux qui sont fournis dans le cadre d'une prestation de service, mais exclut explicitement la sécurité des services eux-mêmes. Les équipements utilisés exclusivement par les prestataires de services pour fournir un service, ainsi que certains biens d'occasion par nature, sont aussi exclus. Sont également inclus les produits initialement conçus pour un usage professionnel mais vendus au grand public, en raison des risques qu'ils peuvent présenter. La directive couvre toutes les techniques de vente, y compris la vente à distance et par voie électronique, et vise à garantir un niveau élevé de protection de la santé et de la sécurité des consommateurs dans l'ensemble du marché intérieur européen.
Direktiva 2001/95/ES določa splošne zahteve za varnost proizvodov, namenjenih potrošnikom ali ki jih potrošniki lahko pod razumno predvidljivimi pogoji uporabljajo, ne glede na to, ali so novi, rabljeni ali obnovljeni. Namen je zagotoviti visoko raven varstva zdravja in varnosti potrošnikov ter olajšati delovanje notranjega trga z usklajevanjem zakonodaje o varnosti proizvodov med državami članicami. Direktiva uvaja splošno varnostno zahtevo, da so lahko na trg dane le varne izdelke, določa obveznosti proizvajalcev in distributerjev glede obveščanja o nevarnostih, umika in odpoklica nevarnih proizvodov ter vzpostavlja sistem hitrega izmenjevanja informacij o resnih nevarnostih na ravni EU. Ne vključuje varnosti storitev, vendar obravnava proizvode, ki so na voljo v okviru storitev. Države članice morajo zagotoviti učinkovite nadzorne organe z ustreznimi pooblastili za ukrepanje, uporabljati evropske standarde, kjer so na voljo, in omogočiti pravna sredstva za zaščito potrošnikov. Direktiva spodbuja sodelovanje med organi in zagotavlja možnost začasnih ukrepov za zaščito potrošnikov po sistemu EU.
Namen
Direktiva 2001/95/ES o splošni varnosti proizvodov ima za cilj zagotoviti, da so vsi proizvodi, ki so dani na trg oziroma na voljo potrošnikom v Evropski uniji, varni. S tem naj se zaščitijo zdravje in varnost potrošnikov ter preprečijo potencialne nevarnosti, ki izhajajo iz uporabe proizvodov. Direktiva uvaja obveznosti za proizvajalce, distributerje in države članice ter vzpostavlja okvir za nadzor in hitro ukrepanje v primeru nevarnih proizvodov.
Direktiva nadomešča in nadgrajuje prejšnjo direktivo 92/59/EGS, pri čemer se pri tem upošteva razvoj zakonodaje na področju varstva potrošnikov in javnega zdravja, načelo previdnosti ter potrebe notranjega trga EU. Namenjena je tudi poenotenju varnostnih standardov, da se preprečijo ovire v trgovini znotraj EU in izkrivljanje konkurence.
Ključne obveznosti
Splošna varnostna zahteva: Proizvajalci morajo zagotavljati, da so njihovi proizvodi varni pri običajni ali razumno predvidljivi uporabi, kar vključuje upoštevanje lastnosti produkta, njegove sestave, embalaže, navodil za montažo in vzdrževanje, vpliva na druge proizvode, predstavitve, etiketiranja in ranljivih skupin potrošnikov (npr. otroci in starejši).
Obveznosti proizvajalcev: morajo sprejeti ukrepe, sorazmerne značilnostim proizvoda, za spremljanje in preprečevanje nevarnosti, obveščati potrošnike o morebitnih tveganjih, opozarjati na nevarne proizvode, umikati in odpoklicevati nevarne proizvode s trga ter v primeru odpoklica zagotoviti nadomestilo (zamenjavo ali povračilo).
Obveznosti distributerjev: distrbuterji morajo sodelovati pri zagotavljanju varnosti izdelkov, kar vključuje tudi sodelovanje z nadzornimi organi in pomoč pri prepoznavanju ter obvladovanju nevarnosti.
Vloga držav članic: države članice ustanovijo ali pooblastijo pristojne organe za spremljanje skladnosti s predpisi, ki imajo pooblastila za nadzor, hitro ukrepanje (umik, odpoklic) in uvajanje sankcij. Zagotoviti morajo tudi sistem za učinkovito izmenjavo informacij med organi in z javnostjo.
Sistem hitre izmenjave informacij (RAPEX): vzpostavi se mehanizem za hitro obveščanje o nevarnih proizvodih na ravni EU, da se prepreči njihova distribucija in omogoči hitro ukrepanje.
Uveljavljanje evropskih standardov: spodbujajo se neobvezujoči evropski standardi, ki olajšajo ugotavljanje, ali proizvod ustreza zahtevam splošne varnosti, prednost pa imajo standardi usklajeni na ravni EU.
Sodelovanje pri ukrepih: proizvajalci in distributerji so dolžni sodelovati s pristojnimi organi pri preprečevanju nevarnosti in obveščanju o nevarnih proizvodih.
Ukrepi Komisije: Komisija spremlja uporabo direktive, predlaga potrebne spremembe, izvaja postopke za upravljanje resnih nevarnosti, ki presegajo nacionalne ukrepe, in poroča Evropskemu parlamentu in Svetu.
Vplivani proizvodi in akterji
Direktiva velja za vse vrste proizvodov, ki so namenjeni potrošnikom ali jih potrošniki uporabljajo v razumno predvidljivih okoliščinah, ne glede na to, ali gre za nove ali rabljene proizvode. Izjema so rabljeni proizvodi, ki so označeni kot starine ali namenjeni popravilom, če o tem dobavitelj jasno obvesti kupca.
Nekateri proizvodi, za katere obstajajo posebni predpisi EU o varnosti, so zajeti le v delu, kjer ta posebna zakonodaja ne ureja vseh nevarnosti.
Proizvajalci vključujejo tudi zastopnike proizvajalcev in uvoznike, če proizvajalec nima sedeža v EU. Distributerji so definirani kot osebe v dobavni verigi, katerih delovanje ne vpliva na varnost lastnosti proizvoda.
Direktiva se nanaša tudi na proizvode, ki so sprva bili namenjeni poklicni rabi, a so kasneje na voljo potrošnikom.
Storitve same po sebi niso zajete, velja pa za proizvode, dostopne potrošnikom v okviru storitev.
Časovni okvir izvedbe
Direktiva 2001/95/ES je bila sprejeta 3. decembra 2001 in je postala pravno zavezujoča za države članice EU. Države članice so imele določene roke za prenos in uvedbo zahtev direktive v svojo nacionalno zakonodajo, v skladu z njenimi členi in veljavnimi postopki.
Priporočeno je redno spremljanje izvajanja direktive, vključno z usklajevanjem standardov in učinkovitostjo nadzornih organov, pri čemer Komisija prinaša poročila o stanju zakonodaje in ukrepih Evropskemu parlamentu in Svetu.
Za preseganje nacionalnih ukrepov in ureditev v primeru resnih nevarnosti pa je direktiva predvidela tudi mehanizme za sprejemanje začasnih Skupnosti zavezujočih odločb.
Direktiva 2001/95/ES se uporablja za vse proizvode, ki so namenjeni potrošnikom ali jih bodo potrošniki verjetno uporabljali v razumno predvidljivih razmerah, ne glede na to, ali so novi, rabljeni ali obnovljeni. Vključuje proizvode, ki so dobavljeni ali dostopni potrošnikom v okviru poslovne dejavnosti, ne glede na način prodaje, vključno s prodajo na daljavo in elektronsko prodajo. Direktiva ne zajema varnosti storitev, vendar se njene določbe nanašajo na proizvode, ki so na voljo potrošnikom preko storitev. Izjeme so rabljeni proizvodi, ki so dobavljeni kot starine ali za popravilo, če je o tem potrošnik jasno obveščen, ter oprema, uporabljena s strani ponudnikov storitev, ki ni namenjena neposredni uporabi potrošnikov. Zajema tudi proizvode, namenjene poklicni dejavnosti, kadar so ti kasneje dostopni potrošnikom. V primeru posebnih varnostnih zahtev v okviru druge zakonodaje Skupnosti se direktiva uporablja samo za vidike, ki niso pokriti s temi predpisi.
General Information
This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for changing units, changing pads and changing unit accessories for domestic use.
This document only covers the function of the item as a changing unit. If the item can be converted or used for another function (e.g. cots, storage furniture, bath tubs and stands, etc.), other relevant European Standards apply.
The changing unit can be foldable and can be fitted with a child bathtub or other additional items.
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This document specifies chemical product safety requirements and reference test methods for the following child care articles:
— Safety barriers
— Bedguards
— Baby carriers and child carriers
— Pushchairs and prams
— Carry cots, baby nests and carry cot stands
— Bath tubs and bathing aids
— Reclined cradles and infant swings
— Chair mounted seats
— Table mounted chairs
— Childs seats for bicycle
— Baby bouncers
— Children's harnesses and reins
— Baby walking frames
— Changing units
See also Clause A.1.
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This document is applicable only to decorative fireplaces that have been manufactured for domestic use, which produce a flame using liquid alcohol, hereafter referred to as fuel.
NOTE 1 The requirements outlined in this document can also be applied for outside domestic settings. In that case, additional or different rules on the use of the fireplaces can apply.
This document is applicable to free-standing, wall-mounted and built-in fireplaces.
This document is applicable to decorative fireplaces that require manual user interaction for ignition, filling, re-filling or extinguishing the fireplace.
NOTE 2 The fireplaces can contain some electric or electronic components.
This document is applicable to fireplaces ready for use, whose fuel box is of one unit or is an integral component of the fireplace but not to fireplaces with a fuel tank separate from the fireplace.
This document does not apply to fireplaces specifically designed for heating food or keeping food warm (rechauds), nor does it apply to fireplaces for use in boats, caravans, other vehicles or outdoor areas.
This document does not apply to fireplaces with a power output higher than 4,5 kW or with a defined heating function.
NOTE 3 National regulations can restrict the power output to less than 4,5 kW.
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This document is applicable only to decorative fireplaces that have been manufactured for domestic use, which produce a flame using liquid alcohol, hereafter referred to as fuel.
NOTE 1 The requirements outlined in this document can also be applied for outside domestic settings. In that case, additional or different rules on the use of the fireplaces can apply.
This document is applicable to free-standing, wall-mounted and built-in fireplaces.
This document is applicable to decorative fireplaces that require manual user interaction for ignition, filling, re-filling or extinguishing the fireplace.
NOTE 2 The fireplaces can contain some electric or electronic components.
This document is applicable to fireplaces ready for use, whose fuel box is of one unit or is an integral component of the fireplace but not to fireplaces with a fuel tank separate from the fireplace.
This document does not apply to fireplaces specifically designed for heating food or keeping food warm (rechauds), nor does it apply to fireplaces for use in boats, caravans, other vehicles or outdoor areas.
This document does not apply to fireplaces with a power output higher than 4,5 kW or with a defined heating function.
NOTE 3 National regulations can restrict the power output to less than 4,5 kW.
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This document specifies chemical product safety requirements and reference test methods for the following child care articles:
— Safety barriers
— Bedguards
— Baby carriers and child carriers
— Pushchairs and prams
— Carry cots, baby nests and carry cot stands
— Bath tubs and bathing aids
— Reclined cradles and infant swings
— Chair mounted seats
— Table mounted chairs
— Childs seats for bicycle
— Baby bouncers
— Children's harnesses and reins
— Baby walking frames
— Changing units
See also Clause A.1.
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This document applies to the transportation of passengers in a forward- and/or rearward-facing position on a carrier cycle as defined in the EN 17860 series, except for Part 7 (carrier cycle trailers).
This document does not apply to the transportation of children in a child seat that is tested according to EN 14344:2022.
This document applies to the intended riding purpose commuting and leisure with moderate effort, in accordance with EN 17406:2020+A1:2021.
NOTE Some European countries have special legislation for transporting children on cycles. Compliance with this document might not meet this legislation.
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This document is applicable to carrier cycles with or without electric assistance with a minimum gross vehicle weight that is bigger than 300 kg and a maximum gross vehicle weight of 650 kg.
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This document is applicable to carrier cycles with or without electric assistance with a minimum gross vehicle weight that is bigger than 300 kg and a maximum gross vehicle weight of 650 kg.
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This document applies to the transportation of passengers in a forward- and/or rearward-facing position on a carrier cycle as defined in the EN 17860 series, except for Part 7 (carrier cycle trailers).
This document does not apply to the transportation of children in a child seat that is tested according to EN 14344:2022.
This document applies to the intended riding purpose commuting and leisure with moderate effort, in accordance with EN 17406:2020+A1:2021.
NOTE Some European countries have special legislation for transporting children on cycles. Compliance with this document might not meet this legislation.
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This European Standard advises on the safe use of ladders covered by the scope of EN 131-1 and fulfilling the requirements of EN 131-1, EN 131-2 and, for single or multiple hinged-joint ladders, EN 131-4, for telescopic ladders EN 131-6 and for mobile platform ladders EN 131-7.
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This European Standard specifies the general design features, requirements and test methods for portable ladders.
It does not apply to step stools or ladders for specific professional use such as firebrigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders.
It does not apply to ladders used for work on or near live electrical systems or installations. For this purpose EN 61478 applies.
NOTE For insulating ladders for use on or near low voltage electrical installations EN 50528 applies.
This European Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 131-1.
For single or multiple hinge joint ladders EN 131-4 applies.
For telescopic ladders EN 131-6 applies.
For mobile ladders with a platform EN 131-7 applies.
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This document specifies the general design features, requirements and test methods and defines terms for leaning and standing telescopic ladders.
Ladders with extension elements are not covered by this part of EN 131.
This part of the standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 131-1, EN 131-2, EN 131-3 and if applicable EN 131-4.
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This European Standard defines terms and specifies the general design characteristics of ladders.
It applies to portable ladders designed for general professional and non-professional use.
This standard does not apply to portable ladders which by their design and instructions are intended and limited only for a specific professional use and as a result are not for general professional or non-professional use."
NOTE 1 For multiple hinge joint ladders EN 131–4 applies.
NOTE 2 For telescopic ladders EN 131–6 applies.
NOTE 3 For mobile ladders with platforms EN 131–7 applies.
NOTE 4 This standard does not apply to step stools for which EN 14183 applies.
NOTE 5 For ladders to work near high voltage installations, EN 61478 applies and for working near low voltage electric installations, EN 50528 applies.
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This document specifies the general design features, requirements and test methods and defines terms for leaning and standing telescopic ladders.
Ladders with extension elements are not covered by this part of EN 131.
This part of the standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 131-1, EN 131-2, EN 131-3 and if applicable EN 131-4.
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This European Standard defines terms and specifies the general design characteristics of ladders.
It applies to portable ladders designed for general professional and non-professional use.
This standard does not apply to portable ladders which by their design and instructions are intended and limited only for a specific professional use and as a result are not for general professional or non-professional use."
NOTE 1 For multiple hinge joint ladders EN 131–4 applies.
NOTE 2 For telescopic ladders EN 131–6 applies.
NOTE 3 For mobile ladders with platforms EN 131–7 applies.
NOTE 4 This standard does not apply to step stools for which EN 14183 applies.
NOTE 5 For ladders to work near high voltage installations, EN 61478 applies and for working near low voltage electric installations, EN 50528 applies.
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This European Standard specifies the general design features, requirements and test methods for portable ladders.
It does not apply to step stools or ladders for specific professional use such as firebrigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders.
It does not apply to ladders used for work on or near live electrical systems or installations. For this purpose EN 61478 applies.
NOTE For insulating ladders for use on or near low voltage electrical installations EN 50528 applies.
This European Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 131-1.
For single or multiple hinge joint ladders EN 131-4 applies.
For telescopic ladders EN 131-6 applies.
For mobile ladders with a platform EN 131-7 applies.
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This European Standard advises on the safe use of ladders covered by the scope of EN 131-1 and fulfilling the requirements of EN 131-1, EN 131-2 and, for single or multiple hinged-joint ladders, EN 131-4, for telescopic ladders EN 131-6 and for mobile platform ladders EN 131-7.
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This document specifies the safety requirements of pushchairs when used for running/jogging or skating (excluding ice skating), intended for the transport of one or two children up to 15 or 22 kg each.
Pushchairs intended to transport the carer while pushing (e.g. the combination of longboard and stroller) are excluded from the scope of this document.
This document applies in conjunction with and in addition to the European standards EN 1888 1:2018+A1:2022 or EN 1888-2:2018+A1:2022 and it cannot be used separately.
If the product has several functions or can be converted into another function, the relevant European standards apply to it.
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This document specifies safety requirements relating to materials, construction, performance, packaging and labelling of soother holders.
NOTE 1 See B.1.
It includes test methods for the mechanical and chemical requirements specified.
This document covers products for children from birth to 36 months of age, alike the soothers to which these items are connected to.
This document is intended to provide safety requirements for soother holders. All products that allow the attachment of a soother intended for babies and young children to any other object are included in the scope. The soother holder has a holding device at one end for the soother, a garment fastener that attaches to any other product, e.g. the child’s garment and a connecting device linking these parts. The safety requirements of products that a soother holder attaches to are not considered in this standard.
Where a soother holder is considered to have significant play value, the soother holder is expected to meet the safety requirements for toys as stated in the Toy Directive 2009/48/EC [6] in addition to those in this document.
NOTE 2 See B.2.
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This document specifies safety requirements relating to materials, construction, performance, packaging and labelling of soother holders.
NOTE 1 See B.1.
It includes test methods for the mechanical and chemical requirements specified.
This document covers products for children from birth to 36 months of age, alike the soothers to which these items are connected to.
This document is intended to provide safety requirements for soother holders. All products that allow the attachment of a soother intended for babies and young children to any other object are included in the scope. The soother holder has a holding device at one end for the soother, a garment fastener that attaches to any other product, e.g. the child’s garment and a connecting device linking these parts. The safety requirements of products that a soother holder attaches to are not considered in this standard.
Where a soother holder is considered to have significant play value, the soother holder is expected to meet the safety requirements for toys as stated in the Toy Directive 2009/48/EC [6] in addition to those in this document.
NOTE 2 See B.2.
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This document applies to:
- functional and electrical safety aspects of carrier cycles covered in all parts of EN 17860;
- electrical aspects of electrically power assisted cycle trailers (EPACT) covered in prEN 17860-7;
- electrical aspects of batteries used for carrier cycles;
- electrical aspects of chargers used for carrier cycles.
This document does not apply to charging stations.
This document specifies requirements and test methods for motor power management systems, electrical circuits including the charger for the assessment of the design and assembly of carrier cycles and subassemblies for systems having a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) maximum working voltage ≤ 60 V d.c. disregarding transients.
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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class C floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class C floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class C (see Annex B):
— tube riders towable with interior holding facility and closed cockpit;
— raft riders towable;
— board riders towable;
— banana type towable.
NOTE 2 Typical places for application:
— distant from bathing areas and other frequented water surfaces, wide empty spaces, dedicated racetracks (parcours);
— no to little waves;
— no strong currents.
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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class E floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class E floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
Class E devices are inflatable boats of a buoyancy of less than 1 800 N with a hull length of more than 1,2 m and less than 2,5 m.
Class E devices are intended for use in bathing areas or in protected and safe shore zones.
NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class E (see Annex F):
— inflatable boats for rowing or paddling of near oval shape with or without transom;
— canoes and kayaks;
— inflatable boats made from plastic sheets or from reinforced materials;
— motor kit/sail kit as additional option.
NOTE 2 Typical applications of Class E devices:
— moving from one place to another for pleasure purposes;
— staying on the water for relaxing;
— moving from shore to the main boat, transportation of persons and load (tender boat).
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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for single and multi-axle cargo trailers and their connecting devices.
This document applies to cargo trailers with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 600 kg.
This document is not applicable to trailer for transportation of passengers, usually children and for type of trailers which use fifth wheel for connecting to the front cycles as listed in the Table 1 in this document.
Table 1 - Types of cycle trailers
Type of trailer Applicability of this document
Multi track single axle Applicable
Multi track multi axle Applicable
Single track with single axle or multi axle Not applicable
Fifth wheel trailer with single axle or multi axle Not applicable
Usage
Cargo Applicable
People/children/pet Not applicable
NOTE Requirements and test methods for electrical assistance for electrically assisted cargo trailers are covered by prEN 17860-5:2023.
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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance and consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in the water according to ISO 25649-1:2024.
This document is applicable to Class D floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649-1:2024 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class D (see Figure A.1 and Figure A.2):
— inflatable climbing structures on the water;
— bouncing platforms;
— inflatable slides;
— water trampolines;
— teeter totters;
— obstacle courses.
NOTE 2 Typical places for application:
— pools;
— lakes, ponds;
— open sea;
— sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).
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This document specifies general safety requirements and test methods for indoor stationary training equipment. Other parts of the ISO 20957 series can modify the requirements contained in this document. This document also covers environmental aspects.
It also specifies a classification system (see Clause 4).
This document is applicable to all stationary training equipment. This includes equipment for use in training areas of organizations such as sport associations, educational establishments, hotels, sport halls, clubs, rehabilitation centres and studios (classes S and I) where access and control is specifically regulated by the owner (person who has the legal responsibility), equipment for domestic use (class H) and other types of equipment including motor driven equipment as defined in 3.1.
The requirements of other parts of the ISO 20957 series take priority over the corresponding requirements of this general standard.
This document does not apply to stationary training equipment intended for outdoor use. It also does not apply to stationary training equipment intended for use by children under the age of 14 years, unless such stationary training equipment is intended for educational purposes in schools and other pedagogical contexts for children under the supervision of a qualified adult instructor.
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This document specifies consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649-1:2024.
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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class B floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class B floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
Class B devices provide a buoyant structure with one or more body openings into which the user is positioned partly immersed.
NOTE 1 Typical products in Class B (see Annex B):
— floating rafts with interior body holding system (“swim seats”) mostly in circular or square shape, fantasy shape for playing purposes;
— floating fantasy shaped structures with one or more openings to host a child’s body, with or without body holding system;
— floating with slits or openings to put legs through any shape;
— floating rings with interior seat segments inside the circular body opening.
NOTE 2 Typical places for application:
— pools;
— protected areas of lakes, ponds;
— protected areas of sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).
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This document specifies general safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety and performance for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water.
This document is not applicable to:
— aquatic toys (use in shallow waters/use under supervision);
— inflatable boats with a buoyancy > 1 800 N;
— buoyant aids for swimming instructions;
— air mattresses that are not specifically designed or intended for use on the water (e.g. velour bed, self-inflating mattress and rubberized cotton air mattress);
— floating seats for angling purposes;
— surf sports type devices (e.g. body boards, surf boards, stand-up-paddles boards);
— water ski, wakeboard or kite surfing board;
— devices made from rigid materials e.g. wood, aluminium, hard or non-deformable plastic;
— devices that are kept in shape by permanent air flow;
— rings intended for use on water slides;
— wading devices.
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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class A floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class A floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
NOTE 1 Typical products in Class A (see Figures A.1 to A.3):
— “Floating Islands” in near round or square shaped forms decorated with palm tree, sun shade, etc. high superstructure;
— large floats/rafts in various shapes, from round to square;
— large floating tubes, giant tubes (inflatable or inherently buoyant);
— floating arm chairs, seats and sun beds;
— air mattresses for use on the water;
— recreational rafts/floating platforms/pontoons.
NOTE 2 Typical places for application:
— pools;
— protected areas of lakes, ponds;
— protected area sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).
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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for single and multi-axle cargo trailers and their connecting devices.
This document applies to cargo trailers with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 600 kg.
This document is not applicable to trailer for transportation of passengers, usually children and for type of trailers which use fifth wheel for connecting to the front cycles as listed in the Table 1 in this document.
Table 1 - Types of cycle trailers
Type of trailer Applicability of this document
Multi track single axle Applicable
Multi track multi axle Applicable
Single track with single axle or multi axle Not applicable
Fifth wheel trailer with single axle or multi axle Not applicable
Usage
Cargo Applicable
People/children/pet Not applicable
NOTE Requirements and test methods for electrical assistance for electrically assisted cargo trailers are covered by prEN 17860-5:2023.
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This document applies to:
- functional and electrical safety aspects of carrier cycles covered in all parts of EN 17860;
- electrical aspects of electrically power assisted cycle trailers (EPACT) covered in prEN 17860-7;
- electrical aspects of batteries used for carrier cycles;
- electrical aspects of chargers used for carrier cycles.
This document does not apply to charging stations.
This document specifies requirements and test methods for motor power management systems, electrical circuits including the charger for the assessment of the design and assembly of carrier cycles and subassemblies for systems having a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) maximum working voltage ≤ 60 V d.c. disregarding transients.
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This document specifies general safety requirements and test methods for indoor stationary training equipment. Other parts of the ISO 20957 series can modify the requirements contained in this document. This document also covers environmental aspects.
It also specifies a classification system (see Clause 4).
This document is applicable to all stationary training equipment. This includes equipment for use in training areas of organizations such as sport associations, educational establishments, hotels, sport halls, clubs, rehabilitation centres and studios (classes S and I) where access and control is specifically regulated by the owner (person who has the legal responsibility), equipment for domestic use (class H) and other types of equipment including motor driven equipment as defined in 3.1.
The requirements of other parts of the ISO 20957 series take priority over the corresponding requirements of this general standard.
This document does not apply to stationary training equipment intended for outdoor use. It also does not apply to stationary training equipment intended for use by children under the age of 14 years, unless such stationary training equipment is intended for educational purposes in schools and other pedagogical contexts for children under the supervision of a qualified adult instructor.
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This document specifies functional requirements (see Clause 4) and specific safety requirements in addition to the general safety requirements in EN 913:2018+A1:2021 (see Clause 5).
This document is applicable to 2 types of asymmetric bars (see Table 1) intended for use under supervision of a competent person.
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This document specifies consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649-1:2024.
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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance and consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in the water according to ISO 25649-1:2024.
This document is applicable to Class D floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649-1:2024 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class D (see Figure A.1 and Figure A.2):
— inflatable climbing structures on the water;
— bouncing platforms;
— inflatable slides;
— water trampolines;
— teeter totters;
— obstacle courses.
NOTE 2 Typical places for application:
— pools;
— lakes, ponds;
— open sea;
— sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).
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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class B floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class B floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
Class B devices provide a buoyant structure with one or more body openings into which the user is positioned partly immersed.
NOTE 1 Typical products in Class B (see Annex B):
— floating rafts with interior body holding system (“swim seats”) mostly in circular or square shape, fantasy shape for playing purposes;
— floating fantasy shaped structures with one or more openings to host a child’s body, with or without body holding system;
— floating with slits or openings to put legs through any shape;
— floating rings with interior seat segments inside the circular body opening.
NOTE 2 Typical places for application:
— pools;
— protected areas of lakes, ponds;
— protected areas of sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).
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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class A floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class A floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
NOTE 1 Typical products in Class A (see Figures A.1 to A.3):
— “Floating Islands” in near round or square shaped forms decorated with palm tree, sun shade, etc. high superstructure;
— large floats/rafts in various shapes, from round to square;
— large floating tubes, giant tubes (inflatable or inherently buoyant);
— floating arm chairs, seats and sun beds;
— air mattresses for use on the water;
— recreational rafts/floating platforms/pontoons.
NOTE 2 Typical places for application:
— pools;
— protected areas of lakes, ponds;
— protected area sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).
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This document specifies general safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety and performance for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water.
This document is not applicable to:
— aquatic toys (use in shallow waters/use under supervision);
— inflatable boats with a buoyancy > 1 800 N;
— buoyant aids for swimming instructions;
— air mattresses that are not specifically designed or intended for use on the water (e.g. velour bed, self-inflating mattress and rubberized cotton air mattress);
— floating seats for angling purposes;
— surf sports type devices (e.g. body boards, surf boards, stand-up-paddles boards);
— water ski, wakeboard or kite surfing board;
— devices made from rigid materials e.g. wood, aluminium, hard or non-deformable plastic;
— devices that are kept in shape by permanent air flow;
— rings intended for use on water slides;
— wading devices.
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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class E floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class E floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
Class E devices are inflatable boats of a buoyancy of less than 1 800 N with a hull length of more than 1,2 m and less than 2,5 m.
Class E devices are intended for use in bathing areas or in protected and safe shore zones.
NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class E (see Annex F):
— inflatable boats for rowing or paddling of near oval shape with or without transom;
— canoes and kayaks;
— inflatable boats made from plastic sheets or from reinforced materials;
— motor kit/sail kit as additional option.
NOTE 2 Typical applications of Class E devices:
— moving from one place to another for pleasure purposes;
— staying on the water for relaxing;
— moving from shore to the main boat, transportation of persons and load (tender boat).
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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class C floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class C floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class C (see Annex B):
— tube riders towable with interior holding facility and closed cockpit;
— raft riders towable;
— board riders towable;
— banana type towable.
NOTE 2 Typical places for application:
— distant from bathing areas and other frequented water surfaces, wide empty spaces, dedicated racetracks (parcours);
— no to little waves;
— no strong currents.
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This European Standard specifies safety requirements for free standing children's high chairs that elevate children to dining table height usually for the purposes of feeding or eating. Children's high chairs are for children up to 3 years of age who are capable of sitting unaided.
With the exception of special high chairs for medical purposes, this standard applies to children's high chairs for domestic and non-domestic use.
NOTE If a children's high chair has to or can be converted into other functions, additional European Standards may apply.
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This document specifies safety requirements for stationary strength training equipment, in addition to the general safety requirements of ISO 20957-1:2013.
This document is applicable to stationary strength training equipment with stacked weight resistance or alternative means of resistance, such as elastic cords, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, magnetic, springs and externally loaded weights (hereinafter referred to as stationary training equipment) with the classes H, S and I according to ISO 20957-1:2013.
NOTE Accuracy classes are not applicable to this type of stationary training equipment as accuracy classes do not affect the safety of this equipment.
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This document specifies safety requirements for rowing equipment, in addition to the general safety requirements of ISO 20957-1:2013.
This document is applicable to rowing type stationary training equipment, hereinafter referred to as rowing equipment, within the classes H, S and I and classes A, B and C regarding accuracy.
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This document specifies safety requirements for stationary strength training equipment, in addition to the general safety requirements of ISO 20957-1:2013.
This document is applicable to stationary strength training equipment with stacked weight resistance or alternative means of resistance, such as elastic cords, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, magnetic, springs and externally loaded weights (hereinafter referred to as stationary training equipment) with the classes H, S and I according to ISO 20957-1:2013.
NOTE Accuracy classes are not applicable to this type of stationary training equipment as accuracy classes do not affect the safety of this equipment.
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This document specifies safety requirements for rowing equipment, in addition to the general safety requirements of ISO 20957-1:2013.
This document is applicable to rowing type stationary training equipment, hereinafter referred to as rowing equipment, within the classes H, S and I and classes A, B and C regarding accuracy.
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This standard specifies mechanical aspects of lightweight multi track carrier cycles.
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This document is applicable to single track carrier cycles with or without electric assistance and a maximum gross vehicle weight of:
— 300 kg in case the manufacturer defines the carrier cycle to be intended for both private and commercial use; or
— 250 kg in case the manufacturer defines the carrier cycle to be intended for solely private use.
NOTE Requirements for electrical power assisted carrier cycles are be covered in part 5 of this standard series.
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This standard specifies terms and definitions related to safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of carrier cycles.
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This document specifies the fire safety requirement for cigarettes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An EU Directive is a legislative act of the European Union that sets out goals that all EU member states must achieve. However, it is up to each member state to devise their own laws on how to reach these goals through national transposition. Directives are used to harmonize laws across the EU, particularly for the functioning of the single market.
Directive 2001/95/EC covers "General product safety". This legislation has harmonized European standards (hENs) that provide a presumption of conformity with its essential requirements. There are 648 standards associated with this directive.
Harmonized standards under 2001/95/EC are European standards (ENs) developed by CEN, CENELEC, or ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission. When these standards are cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with them benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of 2001/95/EC, facilitating CE marking and free movement within the European Economic Area.