SIST EN 12586:2008/kFprA1:2010
(Amendment)Child use and care articles - Soother holder - Safety requirements and test methods
Child use and care articles - Soother holder - Safety requirements and test methods
The Soother Holder Standard, EN 12586:2007 pays great attention to the possible strangulation hazard arising from the use of a soother holder. A restriction on the length of the soother holder is explained in the Rationale B 7.
However a possible design has recently come to light which could circumvent this requirement and because of the extreme hazard presented requires, in our opinion, an immediate amendment to the standard.
The amendment will also correct an error made regarding the warning and especially with the Slovenian language.
Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Schnullerhalter - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Articles de puériculture - Attache sucette - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Izdelki za otroke - Držalo dude - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode - Dopolnilo A1
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 09-Oct-2010
- Technical Committee
- OTR - Child use and care article
- Current Stage
- 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 02-Feb-2011
- Due Date
- 07-Feb-2011
- Completion Date
- 02-Feb-2011
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard2001/95/EC - General product safety
Relations
- Consolidated By
SIST EN 12586:2008+A1:2011 - Child use and care articles - Soother holder - Safety requirements and test methods - Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2010
Overview
SIST EN 12586:2008/kFprA1:2010 specifies the safety requirements and test methods for soother holders used with child care articles. The standard, developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) within the framework of European standardization, is aimed at minimizing hazards, particularly the risk of strangulation associated with these products. This amendment addresses newly identified design concerns that could bypass previous safety restrictions, enhances test methods, and corrects language-related issues-especially the Slovenian translation of safety warnings.
Key Topics
Strangulation Risk Reduction
The standard sets strict limits on the length and configuration of soother holder straps, especially for loops, to prevent the risk of strangulation. Any looped section of a strap must not exceed 110 mm even if the overall length remains within compliant limits.Ventilation Holes
Requirements for ventilation holes are applied to any permanent or detachable fasteners and supplementary components that protrude past the base of the guides. Ventilation holes are necessary to reduce the risk of suffocation if such parts come into contact with the child.Test Methods and Measurement Procedures
The document updates several test methods, specifying forces and measurements for lengths, cord thickness, and the widths of straps, ensuring products are tested consistently and in accordance with enhanced safety criteria.Translation Accuracy and Warning Phrases
The amendment corrects errors in the translation of safety warnings, making sure parents and caregivers in Slovenia receive accurate and clear instructions to avoid improper use and related hazards.
Applications
SIST EN 12586:2008/kFprA1:2010 applies to manufacturers, importers, and regulators of soother holders and child care articles. Practical benefits include:
Product Design and Manufacturing:
Ensures that soother holders are designed to minimize choking and strangulation hazards through specific construction, length limits, and prescribed safety features like ventilation holes.Compliance Testing:
Laboratories and quality assurance teams use the test methods described to verify that soother holders meet European safety regulations before market entry.Regulatory Oversight:
Provides a common benchmark for safety enforcement agencies to assess the suitability of soother holders in the market and mandate recalls or modification if requirements are not met.Consumer Information:
Enhances the accuracy of product warnings and ensures clear communication of hazards and correct usage, improving overall child safety for parents across Europe, including proper support for Slovenian-language instructions.
Related Standards
EN 12586:2007:
The original European standard on soother holders, which this document amends and clarifies.EN 1400:
European standard specifying requirements for soothers (pacifiers), complementing the scope of soother holder safety.EN 71 Series:
Standards relating to the safety of toys, relevant for manufacturers who produce products that may be handled or used similarly to soother holders.ISO 8124-1:
International safety standard for toys, with overlapping considerations of small parts, suffocation, and strangulation hazards.
Summary
SIST EN 12586:2008/kFprA1:2010 is essential for ensuring that soother holders are designed, tested, and labeled to the highest standards of child safety. By addressing new designs and enhancing testing and translation accuracy, this standard supports manufacturers, regulators, and consumers in creating safer environments for infants and young children. Adhering to this standard helps meet both legal obligations and best practice in the European market for child care articles.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12586:2008/kFprA1:2010 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Child use and care articles - Soother holder - Safety requirements and test methods". This standard covers: The Soother Holder Standard, EN 12586:2007 pays great attention to the possible strangulation hazard arising from the use of a soother holder. A restriction on the length of the soother holder is explained in the Rationale B 7. However a possible design has recently come to light which could circumvent this requirement and because of the extreme hazard presented requires, in our opinion, an immediate amendment to the standard. The amendment will also correct an error made regarding the warning and especially with the Slovenian language.
The Soother Holder Standard, EN 12586:2007 pays great attention to the possible strangulation hazard arising from the use of a soother holder. A restriction on the length of the soother holder is explained in the Rationale B 7. However a possible design has recently come to light which could circumvent this requirement and because of the extreme hazard presented requires, in our opinion, an immediate amendment to the standard. The amendment will also correct an error made regarding the warning and especially with the Slovenian language.
SIST EN 12586:2008/kFprA1:2010 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.190 - Equipment for children. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12586:2008/kFprA1:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12586:2008+A1:2011, SIST EN 12586:2008. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 12586:2008/kFprA1:2010 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2001/95/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/264. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2010
Izdelki za otroke - Držalo dude - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode -
Dopolnilo A1
Child use and care articles - Soother holder - Safety requirements and test methods
Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Schnullerhalter - Sicherheitstechnische
Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Articles de puériculture - Attache sucette - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12586:2007/FprA1
ICS:
97.190 Otroška oprema Equipment for children
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 12586:2007
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
July 2010
ICS 97.190
English Version
Child use and care articles - Soother holder - Safety
requirements and test methods
Articles de puériculture - Attache sucette - Exigences de Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Schnullerhalter -
sécurité et méthodes d'essai Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 252.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 12586:2007. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
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shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Modification to 5.1.4.2, Ventilation holes (see 3.9 and B.11) .4
2 Modification to 5.1.6, Length (see 6.1.3 and B.7) .4
3 Modification to 5.1.10, Permanent fasteners .4
4 Modification to 6.1.3, Measurement of length (see 5.1.6 and 5.1.12.2).4
5 Modification to 6.1.4.1, Strap connecting the soother fastener with the garment fastener
(see 5.1.7) .6
6 Modification to 6.1.4.2, Strap connecting a supplementary component to the soother
holder (see 5.1.12.3) .6
7 Modification to 6.1.4.3, Cord thickness (see 5.1.8.1).6
8 Modification to 6.1.4.4, Exposed cord length (see 5.1.8.2) .6
9 Modification to 6.1.6.2, Test method .7
10 Modification to 6.1.8, Finger traps test (see 5.1.4.1) .7
11 Modification to 6.1.9.1, Principle .7
12 Modification to 6.1.9.2, Method .7
13 Modification to Table A.1,Translation of warning phrases .8
14 Modification to B.7, Length of soother holder (see 5.1.6) .8
Foreword
This document (EN 12586:2007/FprA1:2010) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 252 “Child
use and care articles”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
1 Modification to 5.1.4.2, Ventilation holes (see 3.9 and B.11)
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In the 1 paragraph, replace "Figure 15 and Figure 16" with "Figure 16 and Figure 17" to read:
"If any permanent or detachable fastener (see 5.1.10 and 5.1.11) or any permanent or detachable
supplementary component (see 5.1.12.4 and 5.1.12.5) protrude past the base of guides 1 and 2 (see
Figure 16 and Figure 17 when tested in accordance with 6.1.9 it shall be provided with ventilation holes as
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