Background: On October 22, 2023, the European Committee for Standardization officially approved EN 12521:2023, EN 1022:2023, and EN 1725:2023, which will be officially implemented on May 31, 2024. EN 12521, EN 1022, and EN 1725 are standards for tables, chairs, and beds, respectively, and their old versions will be invalidated in May 2024. As a professional seat manufacturer and supplier, JM Seat pay close attention to the release and implementation progress of this standard.
The main impact of the new standard
Improved safety: The new standards put forward higher requirements for the stability, durability, material safety, etc. of seats, aiming to reduce safety hazards during use.
Test method update: The test method is more detailed and rigorous, covering more potential usage scenarios and risks.
Expanded scope of application: The new standard has a wider scope of application, covering more seat types.
The following two standards are particularly noteworthy
EN 12521:2023: Mainly focuses on the strength, fatigue and stiffness requirements of seats
EN 1022:2023: Focuses on the stability of seats, including static and dynamic stability.
In order to continue to maintain its advantages in the EU market, JM Seat strictly abides by the EU's new furniture standards, and will conduct professional testing, certification and design improvements to make our products better meet the needs of the EU market and gain consumer recognition.
Testing and certification:
Perform comprehensive testing of the product in accordance with the requirements of the new standard.
Choose a qualified certification body and obtain the corresponding certification certificate.
EU market access usually requires CE certification, which is proof that the product complies with the relevant EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements.
Material selection:
Select materials that comply with relevant EU regulations to ensure the safety of the materials.
Pay attention to the durability of the material so that it can meet the service life requirements of the seat.
Design improvement:
According to the requirements of the new standard, optimize the design of the seat to improve the safety of the product.
Strengthen the structural strength of the seat to improve its durability.
