GPSR for home textile manufacturer: curtain, bed covering, pillow
If you are a manufacturer of home textiles, you should take into account the compliance of GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation) to ensure the safety of your products in the European market.
Home textile categories and risk profiles
For example, while curtains are often tested for flammability, bed linen and pillows may be exposed to factors such as chemical migration and the risk of drowning. Therefore, it is the responsibility of manufacturers to carry out specific risk analysis for each product category.
- Perde: The risk of burning - Bedguard: The risk of chemical migration - Bedguard: The risk of drowning
Burning standards (clothes, bed covers, seats)
Incineration is one of the most critical safety requirements of household textile products. In Europe, the BS 5852 and EN 1021 standards are commonly used for incineration testing. These standards assess the flammability and combustion process of products.
- BS 5852: Combustibility test for bed linens and chairs - EN 1021: Combustibility test for curtains
Chemical migration AZO paint, phthalate, antibodies
Domestic textile products can be affected by chemical ingredients. In particular, harmful chemicals such as AZO paints, phthalate and anti-manganese can threaten the safety of your products. These chemicals must be below certain thresholds, as clearly stated in product safety standards in Europe.
- AZO Paints: Carcinogenic components - Phthalates: Chemicals that increase the flexibility of products - Antimuan: A substance that can have carcinogenic effects
Baby/child textile special risk (Drowning, small piece)
Baby and children's textile products carry special risks, such as the risk of suffocation due to the presence of small parts. Under EU law, non-EU manufacturers are required to designate a Responsible Person (RP) for such products. This is a critical step in ensuring the safety of the products and fulfilling legal obligations.
- Drowning Risk: Small parts and accessories - Test and Certification: Suitability for special requirements
Standards for maintenance labels (EN ISO 3758)
Proper labelling of your product's maintenance instructions is important in order to inform users of how products are to be used and cleaned. EN ISO 3758 contains the necessary information and symbols for maintenance labels.
- ** Maintenance instructions**: Must be user friendly and understandable - ** Symbols**: Must be specified in accordance with the standards
Which standards should be tested, which labels
Choosing the right laboratories to test your home textile products is critical to your product safety. You should be aware of which standards your products will be tested according to. Market surveillance authorities such as BAFA provide accreditation for specific laboratories. These laboratories can assess the conformity of your products to European standards.
- Test Standards: BS 5852, EN 1021, EN ISO 3758 - Accredited Laboratories: Laboratories approved by BAFA
How do we help?
Based in Germany, we assist you with the GPSR compliance processes of your home textile products. We provide support with our team of experts in risk analysis, testing processes and documentation. If you need us, you can contact us via our assessment request form.
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