What is BS EN 17022 - Safety requirements and test methods for bathing aids about?
BS EN 17022 discusses the safety of bathing aids. BS EN 17022 specifies safety requirements and test methods for standalone bathing aids intended to be used in a bathtub.
Note1: BS EN 17022 does not cover bathing aids designed for children with special needs.
Note2: Bathing aids that are intended to be used only in conjunction with a child’s bathtub are not covered by BS EN 17022.
Note3: Non-standalone bathing aids that are intended to be used only in conjunction with a child’s bathtub are covered in EN 17072:2018, Child care articles - Bathtubs, stands, and non-standalone bathing aids — Safety requirements and test methods.
Who is BS EN 17022 - Safety requirements and test methods for bathing aids for?
BS EN 17022 on the safety requirements and test methods for bathing aids is useful for:
- Designers and manufacturers of bathing aids
- Parents
- Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Bathing aids installers
Why should you use BS EN 17022 - Safety requirements and test methods for bathing aids?
Bathing aids prevent the child from drowning when they are left unattended. BS EN 1702 provides test methods that are useful in manufacturing bathing aids with safety which prevents injury to the child.
