1 Scope
This part of BS 7272 specifies requirements to reduce the risk of asphyxiation from caps for writing and marking instruments. It relates to such instruments which in normal or foreseeable circumstances are
likely to be used by children up to the age of 14 years.
This part of BS 7272 is not applicable to the following:
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writing and marking instruments which are designed or only intended for use by adults, e.g. jewellery pens, expensive
fountain pens, professional technical pens.
Transit caps for refills are not covered by this part of BS 7272.