2023/988/EU - Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on general product safety, amending Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive (EU) 2020/1828 of the European Parliament and the Council, and repealing Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 87/357/EEC

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.

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.

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.

This document specifies requirements for lighters to ensure a reasonable degree of safety for normal use or reasonably foreseeable misuse of such lighters by users.
This document applies to all flame-producing products commonly known as cigarette lighters, cigar lighters and pipe lighters.
It does not apply to matches and flame-producing products intended solely for igniting materials other than cigarettes, cigars, and pipes.

ISO 20957-5:2016 specifies safety requirements for stationary exercise bicycles and upper body crank training equipment in addition to the general safety requirements of ISO 20957‑1.
ISO 20957-5:2016 is applicable to stationary training equipment type stationary exercise bicycles and upper body crank training equipment (type 5) as defined in Clause 3 within the classes S, H, I and A, B, C according to ISO 20957‑1.
Any attachment provided with the stationary exercise bicycles and upper body crank training equipment for the performance of additional exercises are subject to the requirements of ISO 20957‑1.
ISO 20957-5:2016 is not applicable to roller stands as they cannot be made safe in a reasonable way.

This document specifies safety requirements for exercise bicycles with a fixed wheel or without freewheel that have an inertia of >0,6 kg·m2. The requirements are in addition to the general safety requirements of ISO 20957‑1, with which ISO 20957-10 is intended to be read in conjunction.
Any attachment provided with the exercise bicycle with a fixed wheel or without freewheel for the performance of additional exercises is subject to the requirements of ISO 20957‑1.

This document specifies general safety requirements and test methods for all pieces of gymnastic and sports equipment and for all pieces of equipment for the use of physical education, training and competition, intended for use supervised by a competent person and not specified in other, individual standards.

This document specifies requirements and test methods for oil lamps used for decorative purposes in households, in restaurants, in recreational facilities and in similar areas. This document specifies the requirements and test methods for cartridges that are intended for forming oil lamps for decorative purposes in conjunction with further accessories. This document covers re-fillable and non-re-fillable decorative oil lamp.
This document does not apply to oil lamps intended to be a primary source of light or for functional purposes (e.g. lighting for boats, mountain huts and securing of road building sites).
The purpose of this document is to minimize the risk of accidental poisoning of small children up to three years of age by limiting the accessibility of the lamp oil.

This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for learning towers for domestic use that are intended to raise children to allow them to carry out tasks on kitchen worktops, bathroom sinks, etc. in a standing position.
If the learning tower has additional functions or can be converted into other products, the relevant European Standards may apply.

This document applies to decorative, automatically controlled fireplaces for domestic use, producing a flame using liquid alcohol, hereafter referred to as fuel, for decoration.
NOTE 1   The requirements outlined in this document can be applied even outside domestic settings. In that case additional or different rules on the use of the fireplaces can apply.
This document applies to decorative fireplaces that do not require manual user interaction during normal operation. These fireplaces include electric or electronic components that control the basic operation (incl. automatic filling system).
NOTE 2   These components control the safe operation and avoid hazards such as:
-   Fuel spillage while filling
-   Overfilling
-   Fuel explosion while igniting
-   Accidental ignition while refilling
-   Overheating
-   Unsuccessful extinguishing
The document applies only to fireplaces for use in indoor areas.
This document applies to free-standing, wall-mounted and built-in fireplaces.
This document applies to fireplaces ready for use, whose burner is an integral component of the fireplace.
This document does not apply to fireplaces specifically designed for heating food or keeping food warm (rechauds), as well as to fireplaces for use in boats, caravans, other.
This document does not apply to fireplaces with declared heating function.
This document does not apply to fireplaces, that are connected to a flue.
NOTE 3   Because of the safety component of automatically operated fireplaces this scope is not limited to a specific heat output or fuel consumption. Regarding heat output limits, national legislation can apply.

This document specifies requirements for the safety of children's sleep bags which are used in the children's domestic sleeping environment (i.e. not under supervision) and designed to provide sufficient warmth so as to remove the need for additional bedding when sleeping in a cot or similar product (e.g. crib/cradle) in which a child is contained. It is applicable to products for use by children up to the age of 24 months.
NOTE   The informative Annex F lists topics of further investigations, which might lead to necessary improvement of the safety requirements of children's sleep bags.
This document does not apply to products
-   designed for use during the care of premature children, or
-   designed for children of low birth weight (i.e. 2,5 kg - see B.1), or
-   for use by children who have the ability to climb out of a cot, or
-   for use by children when sleeping in a bed, or
-   for outdoor use or to products designed to keep a child warm in a pushchair or car seats (e.g. foot muff).
If a part of the children's sleep bag is designed to offer additional function (e.g. play function), this part will, in addition to the following requirements, be subjected to safety requirements related to relevant standards (see B.1).

This document specifies safety requirements relating to the materials, construction, performance, packaging and labelling of cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders. All products which are intended to be used by a child aged up to 48 months to eat by itself or with the assistance of another person are included in the scope of this document. This includes products which have a different primary function, but have a secondary function intended to allow a child to use the product to eat by itself or with the assistance of another person.
This document does not apply to pre-prepared food containers, to containers intended for storage only, or to cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders designed for specialist medical applications or for use under medical supervision (B.1).
This document does not apply to single-use cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders.
This document includes test methods for the mechanical and chemical requirements specified and requirements relating to the product information.
This document does not apply to drinking equipment (feeding bottles, teats, spouts, and cups) which is covered by EN 14350:2020+A1:2023.

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.

ISO 20957-5:2016 specifies safety requirements for stationary exercise bicycles and upper body crank training equipment in addition to the general safety requirements of ISO 20957‑1.
ISO 20957-5:2016 is applicable to stationary training equipment type stationary exercise bicycles and upper body crank training equipment (type 5) as defined in Clause 3 within the classes S, H, I and A, B, C according to ISO 20957‑1.
Any attachment provided with the stationary exercise bicycles and upper body crank training equipment for the performance of additional exercises are subject to the requirements of ISO 20957‑1.
ISO 20957-5:2016 is not applicable to roller stands as they cannot be made safe in a reasonable way.

This document specifies safety requirements for exercise bicycles with a fixed wheel or without freewheel that have an inertia of >0,6 kg·m2. The requirements are in addition to the general safety requirements of ISO 20957‑1, with which ISO 20957-10 is intended to be read in conjunction.
Any attachment provided with the exercise bicycle with a fixed wheel or without freewheel for the performance of additional exercises is subject to the requirements of ISO 20957‑1.

This document specifies safety requirements and the corresponding test methods for reclined cradles intended for children from birth up to when they start to stand up and infant swings intended for children from birth up to when they start to try to sit up.
This document is also applicable to car seats complying with UN R44 or UN R129 that can be used as type A or type B reclined cradles and/or infant swings according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If usage as a type A or type B reclined cradle and/or an infant swing is not included in the product information or marketing material, car seats are excluded from the scope of this document.
This document does not apply to reclined cradles or infant swings designed for children with special needs, and/or which fall under the scope of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (medical devices).
If a reclined cradle or infant swing has several functions or can be converted into another function, the relevant European standards apply to it.
Swings falling under the scope of EN 71-8 are excluded from the scope of this document.
NOTE   For the rest of the document, the word "product" will be used when referring at the same time to reclined cradles and infant swings.

This document specifies requirements for lighters to ensure a reasonable degree of safety for normal use or reasonably foreseeable misuse of such lighters by users.
This document applies to all flame-producing products commonly known as cigarette lighters, cigar lighters and pipe lighters.
It does not apply to matches and flame-producing products intended solely for igniting materials other than cigarettes, cigars, and pipes.

This document specifies requirements and test methods for oil lamps used for decorative purposes in households, in restaurants, in recreational facilities and in similar areas. This document specifies the requirements and test methods for cartridges that are intended for forming oil lamps for decorative purposes in conjunction with further accessories. This document covers re-fillable and non-re-fillable decorative oil lamp.
This document does not apply to oil lamps intended to be a primary source of light or for functional purposes (e.g. lighting for boats, mountain huts and securing of road building sites).
The purpose of this document is to minimize the risk of accidental poisoning of small children up to three years of age by limiting the accessibility of the lamp oil.

This document specifies safety requirements relating to the materials, construction, performance, packaging and labelling of cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders. All products which are intended to be used by a child aged up to 48 months to eat by itself or with the assistance of another person are included in the scope of this document. This includes products which have a different primary function, but have a secondary function intended to allow a child to use the product to eat by itself or with the assistance of another person.
This document does not apply to pre-prepared food containers, to containers intended for storage only, or to cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders designed for specialist medical applications or for use under medical supervision (B.1).
This document does not apply to single-use cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders.
This document includes test methods for the mechanical and chemical requirements specified and requirements relating to the product information.
This document does not apply to drinking equipment (feeding bottles, teats, spouts, and cups) which is covered by EN 14350:2020+A1:2023.

This document specifies general safety requirements and test methods for all pieces of gymnastic and sports equipment and for all pieces of equipment for the use of physical education, training and competition, intended for use supervised by a competent person and not specified in other, individual standards.

This document applies to decorative, automatically controlled fireplaces for domestic use, producing a flame using liquid alcohol, hereafter referred to as fuel, for decoration.
NOTE 1   The requirements outlined in this document can be applied even outside domestic settings. In that case additional or different rules on the use of the fireplaces can apply.
This document applies to decorative fireplaces that do not require manual user interaction during normal operation. These fireplaces include electric or electronic components that control the basic operation (incl. automatic filling system).
NOTE 2   These components control the safe operation and avoid hazards such as:
-   Fuel spillage while filling
-   Overfilling
-   Fuel explosion while igniting
-   Accidental ignition while refilling
-   Overheating
-   Unsuccessful extinguishing
The document applies only to fireplaces for use in indoor areas.
This document applies to free-standing, wall-mounted and built-in fireplaces.
This document applies to fireplaces ready for use, whose burner is an integral component of the fireplace.
This document does not apply to fireplaces specifically designed for heating food or keeping food warm (rechauds), as well as to fireplaces for use in boats, caravans, other.
This document does not apply to fireplaces with declared heating function.
This document does not apply to fireplaces, that are connected to a flue.
NOTE 3   Because of the safety component of automatically operated fireplaces this scope is not limited to a specific heat output or fuel consumption. Regarding heat output limits, national legislation can apply.

This document specifies the safety requirements and test methods for child safety barriers for domestic indoor use which are designed to be fitted across openings to limit a child's access inside the home and to prevent young children up to 24 months of age passing through.
This document does not apply to products designed to be fitted across windows.
If the safety barrier has other functions not covered in this document, reference is made to the relevant European standard.

This document specifies requirements for the safety of children's sleep bags which are used in the children's domestic sleeping environment (i.e. not under supervision) and designed to provide sufficient warmth so as to remove the need for additional bedding when sleeping in a cot or similar product (e.g. crib/cradle) in which a child is contained. It is applicable to products for use by children up to the age of 24 months.
NOTE   The informative Annex F lists topics of further investigations, which might lead to necessary improvement of the safety requirements of children's sleep bags.
This document does not apply to products
-   designed for use during the care of premature children, or
-   designed for children of low birth weight (i.e. 2,5 kg - see B.1), or
-   for use by children who have the ability to climb out of a cot, or
-   for use by children when sleeping in a bed, or
-   for outdoor use or to products designed to keep a child warm in a pushchair or car seats (e.g. foot muff).
If a part of the children's sleep bag is designed to offer additional function (e.g. play function), this part will, in addition to the following requirements, be subjected to safety requirements related to relevant standards (see B.1).

This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for learning towers for domestic use that are intended to raise children to allow them to carry out tasks on kitchen worktops, bathroom sinks, etc. in a standing position.
If the learning tower has additional functions or can be converted into other products, the relevant European Standards may apply.

This document specifies safety requirements and the corresponding test methods for reclined cradles intended for children from birth up to when they start to stand up and infant swings intended for children from birth up to when they start to try to sit up.
This document is also applicable to car seats complying with UN R44 or UN R129 that can be used as type A or type B reclined cradles and/or infant swings according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If usage as a type A or type B reclined cradle and/or an infant swing is not included in the product information or marketing material, car seats are excluded from the scope of this document.
This document does not apply to reclined cradles or infant swings designed for children with special needs, and/or which fall under the scope of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (medical devices).
If a reclined cradle or infant swing has several functions or can be converted into another function, the relevant European standards apply to it.
Swings falling under the scope of EN 71-8 are excluded from the scope of this document.
NOTE   For the rest of the document, the word "product" will be used when referring at the same time to reclined cradles and infant swings.

This European Standard specifies requirements for cords and drawstrings on children's clothing, including disguise costumes and ski apparel, up to the age of 14 years.
Within the scope of this European Standard, it is not possible to cover all potential hazards that may create an unsafe garment.
Conversely, identifiable specific hazards in certain styles/design of garment might not present a risk for certain age groups.
It is recommended that an individual risk assessment be carried out on any garment in order to ensure that it does not present a hazard to the wearer
This European Standard does not apply to the following (see Annex C for rationale):
a)   child use and care articles, for example bibs, nappies and soother holders;
b)   shoes, boots and similar footwear;
c)   gloves, hats, bonnets and scarves;
d)   neckties designed to be worn with a shirt or blouse;
e)   belts, with the exception of tied belts which are within scope;
f)   braces;
g)   religious clothing;
h)   celebratory clothing such as that worn at civil or religious ceremonies, national or regional festivals provided this is worn for limited periods and under supervision;
i)   specialist sportswear and activity wear generally worn for limited periods and under supervision, for example rugby shorts, wet suits, and dancewear, except where those garments are commonly worn as day wear or night wear;
j)   theatrical costumes used for theatrical performances;
k)   aprons intended to be worn over day wear, for limited periods and under supervision, to protect clothing from soiling during activities such as painting, cooking, or during meal times;
l)   bags and purses.

This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for children’s bedguards for domestic use intended for use with junior or adult beds.
These bedguards, when used in conjunction with a bed/mattress combination, are intended to prevent children aged between 18 months and 4 years from falling out of bed.
This document is not applicable to bedguards designed for adult use, or to bedguards which are an integral part of a bed, i.e. a permanent fixture not intended to be detached.
If the bedguard has several functions or can be converted into another function, the relevant European standard/s apply to it.

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.

This document specifies the safety requirements and test methods for child safety barriers for domestic indoor use which are designed to be fitted across openings to limit a child's access inside the home and to prevent young children up to 24 months of age passing through.
This document does not apply to products designed to be fitted across windows.
If the safety barrier has other functions not covered in this document, reference is made to the relevant European standard.

This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for children’s bedguards for domestic use intended for use with junior or adult beds.
These bedguards, when used in conjunction with a bed/mattress combination, are intended to prevent children aged between 18 months and 4 years from falling out of bed.
This document is not applicable to bedguards designed for adult use, or to bedguards which are an integral part of a bed, i.e. a permanent fixture not intended to be detached.
If the bedguard has several functions or can be converted into another function, the relevant European standard/s apply to it.

This European Standard specifies requirements for cords and drawstrings on children's clothing, including disguise costumes and ski apparel, up to the age of 14 years.
Within the scope of this European Standard, it is not possible to cover all potential hazards that may create an unsafe garment.
Conversely, identifiable specific hazards in certain styles/design of garment might not present a risk for certain age groups.
It is recommended that an individual risk assessment be carried out on any garment in order to ensure that it does not present a hazard to the wearer
This European Standard does not apply to the following (see Annex C for rationale):
a)   child use and care articles, for example bibs, nappies and soother holders;
b)   shoes, boots and similar footwear;
c)   gloves, hats, bonnets and scarves;
d)   neckties designed to be worn with a shirt or blouse;
e)   belts, with the exception of tied belts which are within scope;
f)   braces;
g)   religious clothing;
h)   celebratory clothing such as that worn at civil or religious ceremonies, national or regional festivals provided this is worn for limited periods and under supervision;
i)   specialist sportswear and activity wear generally worn for limited periods and under supervision, for example rugby shorts, wet suits, and dancewear, except where those garments are commonly worn as day wear or night wear;
j)   theatrical costumes used for theatrical performances;
k)   aprons intended to be worn over day wear, for limited periods and under supervision, to protect clothing from soiling during activities such as painting, cooking, or during meal times;
l)   bags and purses.

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.