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In April 2022, European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published EN 1888-1:2018+A1:2022, to supersede the previous versions (EN 1888-1:2018/FprA1 and EN 1888-1:2018) for "Child care articles – Wheeled child conveyances – Part 1: Pushchairs and prams"
The European Standard specifies the safety requirements and test methods for pushchairs and prams, designed for the carriage of one or more children, up to 15 kg each and up to 20 kg for any integrated platform on which a child can stand. The European Standard does not cover toys, baby carriers fitted with wheels; pushchairs and prams propelled by a motor and pushchairs and prams designed for children with special needs. If a pushchair or pram or any part of the pushchair or pram has several functions or can be converted into other functions, it is due to comply with other relevant standard(s).
Normative References:
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EN 71-1+A1 |
Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties |
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EN 71-2:2020 |
Safety of toys — Part 2: Flammability |
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EN 71-3+A1 |
Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements |
Major Changes:
In comparison with the previous version, the significant technical changes are as follows:
| No. |
Clauses |
Changes |
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1 |
3.4 and 3.23 |
Definitions of “integrated platform” and “reversible handle” were revised |
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2 |
5.2.3 |
The use of “small head probe” was added |
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3 |
6 |
The chemical hazards requirement was revised such that specified surfaces shall comply with the “migration of elements requirements of EN 71-3” |
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4 |
8.3.5.1 |
The requirements of the “Folding system for storage or transportation” were modified |
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5 |
8.4 |
The requirements and test methods for cords and strings (“entanglement hazards”) were revised |
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6 |
8.5.2.3 |
The requirements and test methods for “bite test” were revised |
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7 |
8.9.3 |
The clause for “Stability hazards due to the position of swivelling wheels” was removed |
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8 |
8.10.6 |
The method of setting the adjustable handle, seat and reversible handle in fatigue test was added |
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9 |
10.2.5 and 10.2.9 |
The requirements for the recommended age labels and load-bearing labels were amended |
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10 |
Annex E |
Relevant translations for warning sentences |
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11 |
Annex D |
Information on the assessment of moving parts of canopies |
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12 |
Annex G |
Information on the arrangement of approval marks for car seats |
Effective Date:
CEN members (national standards bodies of the EU Member States) are bound to comply with the update of the status of a national standard without any alteration, according to the following schedule:
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Date |
Meaning |
Deadline |
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Date of Announcement (DOA) |
The latest date by which the EN has to be announced at the national level for all member states. |
2022-07-31 |
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Date of Publication (DOP) |
The latest date by which the EN has to be implemented at the national level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement. |
2022-10-31 |
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Date of Withdrawal (DOW) |
The latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the EN have to be withdrawn. |
2022-10-31 |
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