BS EN 716-1:2017

What is BS EN 716-1 - Safety requirements for children's cots and folding cots about?  

BS EN 716-1 assesses the safety of children's cots and folding cots. BS EN 716-1 specifies safety requirements for children's cots for domestic use with an internal length greater than 900 mm but not more than 1 400 mm. 

Note 1: The requirements apply to a cot that is fully assembled and ready for use. 

Note 2: For cots that can be converted into other items e.g., changing units, playpens additional requirements can apply. 

Note 3: BS EN 716-1 does not apply to carry cots, cribs, and cradles for which a separate European standard exists. 

Who is BS EN 716-1 - Safety requirements for children's cots and folding cots for? 

BS EN 716-1 on safety requirements for children's cots and folding cots is useful for: 

• Children's cots manufacturers   
• Children’s furniture manufacturers  
• Safety department 

Why should you use BS EN 716-1 - Safety requirements for children's cots and folding cots?  

Furniture that is made for children should not harm or injure the child. BS EN 716-1 provides test method and safety requirements that can be followed while manufacturing the children’s cot. This will ensure that the cot adheres to the regulatory standards, and they are safe for use. 

BS EN 716-1 provides safety requirements while designing or manufacturing processes. This will ensure that the children's cots and folding cots produced would not cause any injury to users.  

What is changed since the last update?  

BS EN 716-1:2017 supersedes BS EN 716‑1:2008+A1:2013, which is withdrawn. 

BS EN 716-1:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 716‑1:2008+A1:2013. These include: 

• Introduction of the elements of the amendment 
• Modification of the references (BS EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013 replaced with BS EN 716–2:2017) 
• Clarification of 4.4.8.1, “Movable sides” 
• Clarification of the instructions for use 
• Addition of a warning concerning the risk to add a second mattress in the bed 
• Modification of Clause 7 concerning marking