What is BS EN 13210-1 about?
BS EN 13210-1 discusses about child care articles. BS EN 13210-1 specifies the minimum safety requirements and test methods for the strap and/or fabric assemblies for restraining children from birth up to 48 months of age. These products are provided with a rein for use when the child is walking and/or with detachable straps for use in childcare articles that are fitted with specified attachment points.
Note1: BS EN 13210-1 does not cover backpacks with a leading rein.
Note2: BS EN 13210-1 does not apply to the following:
- Restraint systems permanently fitted as an integral feature of child care articles
- Restraint systems intended for children with special needs
- Restraint systems for use in motorized and power-driven vehicles
Who is BS EN 13210-1 for?
BS EN 13210-1 on the children's harnesses and reins is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of children's harnesses, reins
- Quality control laboratories
- Parents
Why should you use BS EN 13210-1?
Restraint system designed to fit around the child’s torso comprising a strap or fabric assembly or a combination of both incorporating attachment point(s) for a rein and/or attachment straps.
BS EN 13210-1 specifies safety requirements and test methods for children's harnesses, reins that you should comply while designing which ensure safety for a child when walking by preventing them from being separated from their parent or caregiver.
BS EN 13210-1 provides safety requirements and test methods for the strap and/or fabric assemblies for restraining children that helps you to produce standardised and quality products to ensure children's safety to prevent injuries rises.