EN 1930: Articles for the use and care of children - Safety barriers

Primary Purpose:

To standardize the design and protective performanceof household child safety barriers, thereby preventing risks such as falls, entrapment, sharp-edged injuries, and chemical poisoning. These barriers create a safe play area for infants and toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years, preventing them from entering hazardous areas Iike stairways and kitchens.

Standard Definition:

A mandatory EU standard (version 2011) applicable to indoor stair gate doors and partition guardrails. Not applicable to window protection bars. It is a prerequisite for CE certification.

Testing and Certification Requirements:

Must undergo testing by a recognized EU-approved third party as the basis for CE certification:

Structural safety: component spacing < 6.5 cm, bottom gap < 2.5 cm; 350 N static load without deformation, 50 J impact without detachment;

Anti-clogging and anti-pinching: edge radius  0.5 mm, small parts 45-67 N pull without detachment;

Durability test: 10,000 cycles of opening and closing with functional integrity; Material safety: wood formaldehyde s0.1 mg/m3, lead/cadmium  100 ppm, phthalates  0.1%; Marking requirements: indicate applicable age and installation guidelines.