Part 2: Ignition source: match-flame equivalent Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items. The standard does not cover bed bases, mattresses, and mattress pads. It covers bedding items, such as the following, that can usually be placed on a mattress: This standard contains test methods for determining the ease of ignition for bedding items when subjected to a smouldering cigarette.
We list below several flammability standards for beddings, pillows, and similar products. Test reports (helps provide evidence of product’s adherence to relevant standards) EN Standards: Flammability User instructions (recommended, as the provision of such for the product’s correct usage can improve product safety)Ĭ. Importers and manufacturers should adhere to the GPSD’s requirements, which include providing a product traceability label comprising information such as the following:Īdditionally, compliance with the GPSD might require documentation such as:ī. In this case, importers and manufacturers can apply other non-harmonised EN standards (see below), national standards, or international standards to determine the safety (e.g., flammability) of such products. According to our research, there are currently no harmonised standards specifically for bedding items and pillows. However, harmonised standards only cover a subset of products that fall under the directive’s scope.
The European Commission provides a list of harmonised standards that importers and manufacturers can use to determine if their products comply with the technical requirements of the GPSD.
The GPSD covers a wide range of products, including textile products such as the following: Also, note that the GPSD includes children’s and non-children’s bedding products.
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