M/259 - Consumer safety: Oil lamps
Mandate for standardization adressed to CEN in the field of consumer safety for oil-lamps
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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/259 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Mandate for standardization adressed to CEN in the field of consumer safety for oil-lamps". Mandate for standardization adressed to CEN in the field of consumer safety for oil-lamps There are 6 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.
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for oil lamps used in households, in restaurants, in recreational facilities and in similar areas for decorative purposes and to create an atmospheric illumination. The standard does not apply to oil lamps for industrial purposes (e.g. securing of roadbuilding sites). The purpose of the standard is to minimise the risk of accidental poisoning of small children up to 3 years of age by limiting the accessibility to the lamp oil.
- Standard12 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for oil lamps used in households, in restaurants, in recreational facilities and in similar areas for decorative purposes and to create an atmospheric illumination. The standard does not apply to oil lamps for industrial purposes (e.g. securing of roadbuilding sites). The purpose of the standard is to minimise the risk of accidental poisoning of small children up to 3 years of age by limiting the accessibility to the lamp oil.
- Standard12 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
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.
- Draft21 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
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.
- Draft21 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for products which are intended for the purpose of carrying a child in a lying position by means of handle(s) and for stands which may be used in conjunction with these products (see C.2).
These products are intended for a child who cannot sit unaided, roll over or push up on its hands and knees, with a maximum weight of 9 kg. Hereafter, in this European Standard these products are called "carry cots" and include all types of carry cot with rigid or soft sides as well as moses baskets and any similar products. Any other functions of the product shall comply with relevant European Standards.
This European Standard has not considered the requirements of children with special needs.
- Standard41 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for products which are intended for the purpose of carrying a child in a lying position by means of handle(s) and for stands which may be used in conjunction with these products (see C.2).
These products are intended for a child who cannot sit unaided, roll over or push up on its hands and knees, with a maximum weight of 9 kg. Hereafter, in this European Standard these products are called "carry cots" and include all types of carry cot with rigid or soft sides as well as moses baskets and any similar products. Any other functions of the product shall comply with relevant European Standards.
This European Standard has not considered the requirements of children with special needs.
- Standard41 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day