PD CEN/TR 17538 discusses guidance information on the common test foams and test mattresses. PD CEN/TR 17538 contains suggested requirements for commonly used test mattresses and test foams specified in test method standards for furniture.
PD CEN/TR 17538 contains guidance that may be used by standards developers to ensure test equipment is consistent throughout furniture test standards.
PD CEN/TR 17538 contains guidance that may be used by test laboratories to provide a consistent source of test equipment when new standards are developed, or older standards are revised.
PD CEN/TR 17538 on test foams and mattresses is useful for:
PD CEN/TR 17538 provides guidance information on the most current specifications for common test foams and test mattresses for consideration when developing safety standards for furniture.
PD CEN/TR 17538 has been drawn up by a working group of experts set up with the prime objective of harmonizing the test equipment used when testing furniture.
PD CEN/TR 17538 provides guidance that is used by test laboratories to provide a consistent source of test equipment when new standards are developed, or older standards are revised.
PD CEN/TR 17538 provides guidance information on the most current specifications for common test foams and test mattresses and specifies how to use these guidelines.
CEN/TR WI 00207291