What is BS EN 12149 – Migration of heavy metals in wallcoverings in roll form about? 
The materials that go into manufacturing wallcoverings need to be tested and verified to make sure they do not pose as a hazard for occupants as well as the environment.
BS EN 12149 is a European Standard that discusses wallcoverings in roll form and has been prepared to cover factors which are considered to be environmental requirements of wallcoverings.
BS EN 12149 specifies three methods of test concerning respectively:
- The migration of heavy metals and certain other elements (antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, mercury, lead and selenium)
- The determination of vinyl chloride monomer
- The determination of formaldehyde release
BS EN 12149 applies to all wallcoverings in roll form.
Who is BS EN 12149 - Migration of heavy metals in wallcoverings in roll form for?  
BS EN 12149 on the determination of migration of heavy metals in wallcovering in roll form is relevant to: 
- Manufacturers of wallcoverings in roll form
- Paint manufacturers  
- Interior designers 
- Product designers and specifiers
- Quality control and testing personnel 
- Local and national bodies
- Regulatory authorities
- Environmental safety bodies
Why should you use BS EN 12149 - Migration of heavy metals in wallcoverings in roll form?  
There are many types of wallcovering and varied processes used in their manufacture. However, the use of certain materials can lead to the release of harmful fumes, which can not only be detrimental to the health of occupants but also damaging to the environment. For instance, the release of fumes of vinyl chloride are proven to be a human carcinogenic, long term exposure to which, can be fatal.
BS EN 12149 specifies three test methods for demonstrating whether your wallcoverings in roll form are safe and reliable for use.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer of wallcoverings in roll form, compliance with BS EN 12149 can help enhance the credibility and positively impact consumer confidence when it comes to your products and business.
