FAIRFIELD, NJ, July 14, 2012 (Press-News.org) According to CPSC data, between November 2007 and December 2011, at least 170 children were injured and 60 killed as a result of becoming trapped in collapsed play yards, under mattress pads or being strangled by straps hanging in the play yard.
The final rule defines a ''play yard'' as a ''framed enclosure that includes a floor and has mesh or fabric sided panels primarily intended to provide a play or sleeping environment for children. It may fold for storage or travel.'' The rule is based on the voluntary standard ASTM F406-11 "Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non- Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards" with modifications.
Changes to ASTM F406-11
In comparison with ASTM F406-11, the 16 CFR 1221 (http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/playyardNPRcomm.pdf) final rule includes the following changes:
• The provisions of ASTM F406-11 that apply to non-full size cribs have been excluded because those products are addressed in a separate rulemaking.
• The final rule will not include the 'bassinet mis-assembly requirements' and these will be addressed in a separate proposed rule.
• Additional changes clarify the existing provisions and reduce potential misinterpretations that could result in improper testing. Thus, these clarifications will strengthen the standard and reduce the risk of user injury by ensuring that play yard testing is performed properly.
• 16 CFR 1221 clarifies the equipment needed and test method to perform the floor strength test.
• The shape and area of the clamping surface for the ''Top Rail to Corner Post Attachment Test'' is also clarified in the final rule.
The ASTM F406-11 will be revised at a future time to align with the 16 CFR 1221 final rule.
About SGS Juvenile Products Services
Throughout the global network of laboratories, SGS is able to provide a wide range of services including physical/mechanical testing, analytical testing and consultancy work for technical and non-technical parameters applicable to a comprehensive range of juvenile products (http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Toys-and-Juvenile-Products/Juvenile-Products-and-Childcare-Articles.aspx).
Should you require more information on the compliance with safety standards for juvenile products, please contact the SGS experts.
Contact details:
SGS Consumer Testing Services
Piyush Shah
Technical Director Hardgoods
SGS North America Inc.
291 Fairfield Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
USA
t: +973 575 5252
Email: cts.media@sgs.com
Website: http://www.sgs.com/pages/consumer-testing/sgs-consumer-goods-and-retail.aspx
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With 70,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,350 offices and laboratories around the world.
U.S. CPSC Votes to Enact New Safety Standard for Play Yards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted unanimously on June 27, 2012 to approve publication of a new regulation, designated 16 CFR 1221, Safety Standard for Play Yards.
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[Press-News.org] U.S. CPSC Votes to Enact New Safety Standard for Play YardsThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted unanimously on June 27, 2012 to approve publication of a new regulation, designated 16 CFR 1221, Safety Standard for Play Yards.