M/236 - Saf. toys: Open-air crossbeams
CEN standardisation mandate in the field of toy safety related to the amendment of standard EN 71, part 1 concerning the physical and mechanical properties of open-air crossbeams
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A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/236 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "CEN standardisation mandate in the field of toy safety related to the amendment of standard EN 71, part 1 concerning the physical and mechanical properties of open-air crossbeams". CEN standardisation mandate in the field of toy safety related to the amendment of standard EN 71, part 1 concerning the physical and mechanical properties of open-air crossbeams There are 13 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.
Amendments relating to clause 4.3.4: to replace "5 mm" by "7 mm".
- Draft4 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Amendments relating to various clauses (3.13, 4.1.2, 4.1.5, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.3.1 a), 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.6.7, 4.6.8, 6.1.4.2, 6.1.4.3, 6.5.2.2, 6.7 and rationale)
- Draft13 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Amendments relating to
- sound-pressure measurements
- toys containing a heat source
- tip-over tests
- points and wires
- Draft7 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Amendments relating to clause 7 "Warnings and instructions for use"
- Draft10 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Amendments relating to various clauses (3.13, 4.1.2, 4.1.5, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.3.1 a), 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.6.7, 4.6.8, 6.1.4.2, 6.1.4.3, 6.5.2.2, 6.7 and rationale)
- Draft13 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Amendments relating to clause 7 "Warnings and instructions for use"
- Draft10 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Amendments relating to
- sound-pressure measurements
- toys containing a heat source
- tip-over tests
- points and wires
- Draft7 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
To introduce various necessary amendments for clarification of scope, requirements and test methods
- Amendment6 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
To delete clause 4.6.4 "Impact from swing elements" and 6.4 "Determination of impact from swing elements" in EN 71-8:2003
- Amendment3 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of EN 71 specifies requirements and test methods for activity toys for domestic family use attached to or incorporating a crossbeam, and similar toys intended for children under 14 years of age to play on or in and to bear the mass of one or more children. It does not, for example, apply to equipment intended for use in schools, kindergartens, public playgrounds, or as an adjunct to commercial activities such as hotels, restaurants, pubs or shopping centres. Requirements for public playground equipment are given in EN 1176.
- Standard33 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
To introduce various necessary amendments for clarification of scope, requirements and test methods
- Amendment6 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
To delete clause 4.6.4 "Impact from swing elements" and 6.4 "Determination of impact from swing elements" in EN 71-8:2003
- Amendment3 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of EN 71 specifies requirements and test methods for activity toys for domestic family use attached to or incorporating a crossbeam, and similar toys intended for children under 14 years of age to play on or in and to bear the mass of one or more children. It does not, for example, apply to equipment intended for use in schools, kindergartens, public playgrounds, or as an adjunct to commercial activities such as hotels, restaurants, pubs or shopping centres. Requirements for public playground equipment are given in EN 1176.
- Standard33 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day