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Follow on Google News | Increased SGS Testing Capabilities for Juvenile Products in France and ShanghaiUpdates on testing capabilities for juvenile products – SGS Shanghai and SGS France.
SGS Shanghai (China) is now able to conduct testing on toddler beds according to NF D 60-300-4: 2012. This standard defines the safety requirements and test methods for domestic toddler beds for children of approximately 18 months and able to get off alone of their cot and which sleeping surface has a length inferior or equal to 1400 mm. Wider Juvenile Products Testing Scope in SGS France SGS Aix en Provence (France) has extended its testing scope and offers now testing services on carriers for young children including: - Framed baby carriers according to EN 13209-1 - Soft baby carriers according to EN 13209-2 - Slings baby carriers (Type Examination) Armed with these new testing capabilities, SGS Aix en Provence reinforces its position of competence center for the juvenile products industry in Europe. Existing testing capabilities in SGS Aix en Provence cover: - Changing Units (NF EN 12221) - Children’s cots and folding cots for domestic use (NF EN 716) - Cribs (NF EN 1130) - High Chairs (NF EN 14988) - Playpens (NF EN 12227) - Wheeled child conveyances (NF EN 1888) - Carry cots and stands (NF EN 1466) - Reclined cradles (NF EN 12790) The full scope of the SGS accreditation n°1-2196 (applicable since January 15, 2012) is available on the COFRAC website (http://www.cofrac.fr/ Update on Juvenile Products Standards Three revised standards will enter into force from September 15, 2013: - Wheeled child conveyances (EN 1888) - Safety barriers (EN 1930) - Playpens (EN 12227) Ensure your juvenile products comply with these new standards before placing them on the EU market. How Can SGS Help You? SGS offers more than product testing. The company’s extensive industry knowledge, technical expertise and global network provide specialized services at every stage of the supply chain including Consulting, Product Development, Factory Audits, Inspection (http://www.sgs.com/ For more information, please contact the SGS experts. Contact details: SGS Consumer Testing Services Stephanie Pionchon Consumer Testing Services Global Marketing Manager – Toys and Juvenile Products t: +33 4 42 61 64 46 Email: cts.media@sgs.com Website: http://www.sgs.com/ SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 75 000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1 500 offices and laboratories around the world. End
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