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CEN Issues Standard for Baby Carriers

December 17, 2015

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published EN 13209-2:2016 Child use and care articles - Baby carriers - Safety requirements and test methods - Part 2: Soft carrier.

This standard provides the safety requirements and test methods for soft carriers without a framed support incorporating integral leg openings designed to carry a child when attached to the carrier’s torso. The standard identifies soft carriers allowing the carrier a hands-free operation when standing and/or walking.

Standard ICS Date of Availability Date of Publication
EN 13209-2:2016 Child use and care articles - Baby carriers - Safety requirements and test methods - Part 2: Soft carrier 97.190 - Equipment for children December 23, 2015 June 30, 2016