Feather and down - Hygiene and cleanliness requirements

This European standard provides the requirements necessary to satisfy the hygiene and cleanliness of feather and/or down filling materials. This European standard applies to finished feather and/or down materials used as a filling of a manufactured article.

Federn und Daunen - Anforderungen an Hygiene und Reinheit

Anwendungsbereich
Diese Europäische Norm gibt die Anforderungen an, die notwendig sind, um der Hygiene und ebenso der Sauberkeit von Füllstoffen aus Federn und/oder Daunen zu genügen. Diese Europäische Norm gilt für fertig bearbeitete Federn und/oder Daunen als Füllstoff für Fertigartikel.

Plumes et duvets - Exigences d'hygiene et de nettoyage

Cette Norme européenne donne les exigences nécessaires pour satisfaire à l'hygiène et à la propreté des plumes et duvets utilisés comme matériaux de garnissage. La présente Norme européenne s'applique aux plumes et duvets utilisés pour le garnissage d'un produit manufacturé.

Feather and down - Hygiene and cleanliness requirements

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
31-Dec-2001
ICS
59.040 - Textile auxiliary materials
Technical Committee
SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Jan-2002
Due Date
01-Jan-2002
Completion Date
01-Jan-2002
Ref Project
EN 12935:2001 - Feather and down - Hygiene and cleanliness requirements

Overview

SIST EN 12935:2002 is a European standard developed by CEN that specifies hygiene and cleanliness requirements for feather and down filling materials. This standard applies to finished feather and/or down used as fillings in manufactured articles such as bedding and upholstered products. Its primary purpose is to ensure that feather and down materials meet essential hygienic conditions, safeguarding consumer health and enhancing product quality. The standard supports manufacturers in verifying the efficacy of their processing methods and complying with European hygiene regulations.

Key Topics

  • Scope and Applicability
    SIST EN 12935:2002 covers hygiene and cleanliness requirements specifically for finished feather and down materials used as filling materials. It does not cover raw feathers but focuses on products at the stage of manufacture or supply.

  • Sampling Procedures
    Sampling for testing should comply with EN 1883, ensuring representative and contamination-free samples. Packaging and handling protocols minimize microbial alterations before analysis.

  • Hygiene and Cleanliness Requirements
    The standard establishes mandatory limits for:

    • Oxygen Index Number (EN 1162): A measure of cleanliness; materials with an index ≤ 20 require no further microbiological testing.
    • Microbiological State (EN 1884): Limits on mesophilic aerobic bacteria, faecal streptococci, sulphite-reducing clostridia, and absence of Salmonella, confirming thorough washing and proper processing.
      If contamination exceeds limits, materials must be reprocessed or rejected.

  • Optional Impurity Indicators
    Additional quality indicators may include:

    • Oil and Fat Content (EN 1163): Recommended range 0.5% to 2.0%
    • Turbidity (EN 1164): Minimum 300 mm required
    • pH of aqueous extract (EN 1413): Optimal pH range 6.6 to 8.0

  • Marking and Labelling
    All packaging and filled manufactured articles must bear an indelible label confirming compliance with SIST EN 12935:2002 hygiene requirements. This reinforces traceability and consumer assurance.

Applications

SIST EN 12935:2002 is highly relevant to industries involved in preparing and utilizing feather and down fillings, including:

  • Bedding manufacturers (pillows, duvets, mattresses)
  • Upholstery and furniture producers
  • Textile auxiliary suppliers and processors
  • Quality assurance laboratories focusing on hygiene compliance
    This standard helps companies meet European consumer protection policies while ensuring products are safe, clean, and perform well in hygienic terms.

Related Standards

SIST EN 12935:2002 references several other important standards to ensure comprehensive quality control:

  • EN 1162 – Feather and down test method for oxygen index number
  • EN 1883 – Sampling methods for feather and down
  • EN 1884 – Microbiological testing methods for feather and down materials
  • EN 1163 – Determination of oil and fat content in feather and down
  • EN 1164 – Turbidity determination of aqueous extracts
  • EN 1413 – pH measurement of textiles’ aqueous extracts

These complementary standards provide the analytical framework essential for implementing rigorous hygiene criteria in feather and down products.

By adhering to SIST EN 12935:2002, feather and down filling producers and processors can maintain high standards of hygiene, enhancing consumer trust and compliance with European regulations related to textile auxiliary materials. This ensures feather and down fillings used in consumer products are both safe and of consistent quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 12935:2002 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Feather and down - Hygiene and cleanliness requirements". This standard covers: This European standard provides the requirements necessary to satisfy the hygiene and cleanliness of feather and/or down filling materials. This European standard applies to finished feather and/or down materials used as a filling of a manufactured article.

This European standard provides the requirements necessary to satisfy the hygiene and cleanliness of feather and/or down filling materials. This European standard applies to finished feather and/or down materials used as a filling of a manufactured article.

SIST EN 12935:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.040 - Textile auxiliary materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Feather and down - Hygiene and cleanliness requirementsFedern und Daunen - Anforderungen an Hygiene und ReinheitPlumes et duvets - Exigences d'hygiene et de nettoyageFeather and down - Hygiene and cleanliness requirements59.040Pomožni materiali za tekstilijeTextile auxiliary materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12935:2001SIST EN 12935:2002en01-januar-2002SIST EN 12935:2002SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12935July 2001ICS 59.040English versionFeather and down - Hygiene and cleanliness requirementsPlumes et duvets - Exigences d'hygiène et de nettoyageFedern und Daunen - Anforderungen an Hygiene undReinheitThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 May 2001.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2001 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12935:2001 ESIST EN 12935:2002

pageForeword.3Introduction.41Scope.42Normative references.43Sampling.44Requirements regarding the hygiene and cleanliness.45Marking.5Annex A (informative).6Bibliography.7SIST EN 12935:2002
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