BS EN 16948 European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for locking devices fitted by consumers in a domestic environment for cupboards and drawers for restricting access by young children.
Note: Child resistant locking devices only intended to be installed by professionals or that are an integral part of the cupboard and drawer system are beyond the scope of BS EN 16948.
BS EN 16948 on child resistant locking devices is useful for:
Young children are naturally curious about their surroundings and will always explore, but as they may be unaware of dangerous substances or situations, the results can be fatal. Child protective locking device for cupboards and drawers locking device that are mounted on cupboards and drawers intended to make it difficult for young children to access the contents of the cupboard/drawer.
BS EN 16948 covers design requirements, functional and structural integrity, and test methods. BS EN 16948 will ensure that child resistant locking devices are as per the regulatory standards that are safe and reliable.
EN 16948:2017