EN 12221-1:2008

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Changing units for domestic use - Part 1: Safety requirements
Wickeleinrichtungen für den Hausgebrauch - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische
Anforderungen
DDispositifs à langer à usage domestique - Partie 1 : Exigences de sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12221-1:2008
ICS:
97.190 Otroška oprema Equipment for children
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 12221-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2008
ICS 97.190 Supersedes EN 12221-1:1999
English Version
Changing units for domestic use- Part 1: Safety requirements
Dispositifs à langer - Partie 1 : Exigences de sécurité Wickeleinrichtungen - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische
Anforderungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 18 February 2008.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
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Contents Page
Foreword.3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions .4
4 General requirements.6
4.1 Dimensions.6
4.2 Materials .6
4.2.1 Wood .6
4.2.2 Surfaces and materials .7
5 Construction.7
5.1 Holes, gaps and openings .7
5.1.1 Entrapment of fingers .7
5.1.2 Entrapment of limbs .7
5.1.3 Entrapment of head, neck and torso .7
5.1.4 Cords, strings and other narrow fabrics .8
5.1.5 Loops .8
5.2 Edges and protruding parts.8
5.3 Moving parts.8
5.4 Locking and folding mechanisms of the complete unit .9
5.5 Small detachable components.9
5.6 Castors/wheels.9
5.7 Self-tapping screws.9
5.8 Stability .9
5.9 Strength .9
5.10 Extension elements .9
5.11 Barriers .10
5.12 Changing board flap.10
5.12.1 Impact test .10
5.12.2 Drop test .11
5.13 Child bath tub.11
6 Plastic packaging.11
7 Instructions for use .11
8 Marking .12
9 Purchase information.12
Annex A (informative) A-deviations.13

Foreword
This document (EN 12221-1:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 252 “Child use and
care articles”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2008, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by November 2008.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 12221-1:1999.
This document (EN 12221-1:2008) has been prepared in collaboration by Technical Committee CEN/TC 252
“Child use and care articles”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR, and CEN/TC 207 “Furniture”, the
secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard is one part of the series of standards of EN 12221 "Changing units for domestic use"
consisting of the following parts:
 Part 1: Safety requirements
 Part 2: Test methods
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

1 Scope
This part of EN 12221 specifies safety requirements for changing units for domestic use for children with a
body weight no more than 15 kg.
EN 12221 only covers the function of the item as a changing unit. If the changing unit can be converted or
used as another function it shall comply with other relevant standards, e.g. cots, storage furniture, etc.
The changing unit may be foldable and can be fitted with a child bathtub or other additional items.
Changing pads are only covered by this standard when they form a part of the changing unit.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

EN 71-1, Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
EN 71-3, Safety of toys - Part 3: Migrations of certain elements
EN 12221-2:2008, Changing units for domestic use - Part 2: Test methods
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
changing unit
elevated structure designed to support a child in a lying position for the purpose of allowing a caregiver to
change the child’s nappy
3.2
wall mounted changing unit
changing unit designed to be attached to a wall
3.3
accessibility zone
space around the changing area within the child’s reach. The volume contained within 550 mm above the
changing area and within 200 mm around the changing area measured horizontally from the inside of the area,
see Figure 1a) and Figure 1b)
space around the bathtub area within the child’s reach. The volume contained within 550 mm above the
bottom of the bath and within 200 mm around the top of the interior of the bathtub. For contoured bathtubs
the vertical volume is measured from a horizontal line drawn from the highest point where the child is seated,
see Figure 1c)
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 Accessibility zone
2 Barrier
Figure 1a) — Top view of accessibility zone

Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 Accessibility zone
2 Barrier
Figure 1b) — Front view of accessibility zone
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 Accessibility zone
Figure 1c) — Bathtub accessibility zone – example of a section view
3.4
extension element
component that can be pulled out and pushed in
EXAMPLE baskets, drawers and alike
3.5
shear and squeeze point
gaps, in which a part of the body may be crushed when two parts move relative to each other
3.6
V-shaped opening
opening with the apex downwards and an included angle of less than 60°
3.7
changing board flap
changing surface that is raised to provide access to another function, e.g. a bathtub
4 General requirements
4.1 Dimensions
The dimensions of the changing area, when measured in accordance with 5.2 of EN 12221-2:2008 shall be for
type 1 changing units at least width: 380 mm, length: 650 mm, and type 2 changing units at least
width: 550 mm and length: 750 mm.
4.2 Materials
4.2.1 Wood
Wood, wood-based materials and materials of vegetable origin shall be free from decay and insect attack
when checked in accordance with 5.1 of EN 12221-2:2008.
4.2.2 Surfaces and materials
Any coating of paint, varnish, lacquer or similar substances and parts consisting of dyed materials, leather,
textiles, and plastics materials within the accessibility zone shall be made using products which in their soluble
compound do not exceed the following amounts:
Antimony : 60 mg/kg
Arsenic : 25 mg/kg
Barium : 1000 mg/kg
Cadmium : 75 mg/kg
Chromium : 60 mg/kg
Lead : 90 mg/kg
Mercury : 60 mg/kg
Selenium : 500 mg/kg
Where a surface is coated with a multi-layer paint or similar coating, the sample shall be taken down to the
base material.
The test procedure is defined in EN 71-3.
5 Construction
5.1 Holes, gaps and openings
The following requirements shall apply before and after testing in accordance with Clause 5 of
EN 12221-2:2008.
5.1.1 Entrapment of fingers
Within the accessibility zone there shall be no holes, gaps and openings with a width greater than 7 mm and
less than 12 mm, unless the depth is less than 10 mm when measured in accordance with 5.3.1 of
EN 12221-2:2008.
5.1.2 Entrapment of limbs
Within the accessibility zone there shall be no holes, gaps and openings having a width greater than 25 mm
and smaller than 45 mm when measured in accordance with clause 5.3.2 of EN 12221-2:2008.
5.1.3 Entrapment of head, neck and torso
5.1.3.1 Within the accessibility zone there shall be no hole, gap or opening larger than 65 mm and less
than 223 mm when measured in accordance with 5.3.3.1 of EN 12221-2:2008.
5.1.3.2 Within the area 600 mm above the floor to the accessibility zone, see Figure 2, there shall be no
hole, gap or open
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