EN 12722:2009/FprA1

Overview

EN 12722:2009/FprA1 is a CEN draft amendment to the European standard EN 12722:2009 titled Furniture - Assessment of surface resistance to dry heat. The standard specifies a laboratory method to assess the resistance of rigid furniture surfaces to dry heat, regardless of the materials used. The FprA1 amendment clarifies normative referencing and reporting requirements and removes an informative annex related to a direct light source.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope: A single, material‑agnostic test method for the resistance of rigid furniture surfaces to dry heat (applies across surface types and finishes).
• Normative references: Amendment updates the standard wording on how referenced documents are to be applied - dated references apply only as cited; undated references use the latest edition.
• Test reporting (Clause 10): Reporting requirements were revised. The draft amendment removes the obligation to include test results that used a previously described direct light source (Annex A).
• Annex changes:
  • Annex A (informative), which described a direct light source, has been deleted in the amendment.
  • Annex B (informative) has been modified to remove references to the direct light source; numbering/annex references in the foreword and clauses were adjusted accordingly.
• Administrative updates: Minor editorial changes to the foreword and clause numbering to reflect annex deletion and repositioning.

Note: The standard defines the method and reporting framework; specific apparatus configurations, temperatures or exposure durations are found only in the main EN 12722 document and its normative references (not reproduced here).

Applications

• Quality control and durability testing of furniture surfaces subjected to contact with hot dry objects (e.g., hot cups, irons, heated tools) in consumer and contract furniture.
• Product development: informing surface selection and finish development to improve heat resistance.
• Compliance and conformity assessment for manufacturers seeking to demonstrate performance to buyers, retailers, or certifiers under European requirements.
• Independent test laboratories that perform standardized surface endurance testing for suppliers and procurement teams.

Who uses this standard

• Furniture manufacturers and surface finish suppliers
• Product designers and R&D teams concerned with surface performance
• Test laboratories and certification bodies
• Procurement specialists, retailers, and safety/regulatory officers

Related standards

• Other CEN furniture standards and test methods produced by CEN/TC 207 (refer to EN 12722 normative references for direct connections). For complete technical procedures and apparatus details consult the full EN 12722:2009 text together with its approved amendments.