1. Scope

1.1 This consumer safety specification covers performance requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements to promote the safe use of baby changing tables and other changing surfaces such as contoured changing pads and add-on changing units that are sold separately for use on furniture products other than changing tables.

1.2 This specification covers products sold for domestic use for children up to a weight of 30 lb (13.6 kg).

1.3 Changing tables and other changing products sold separately, such as contoured changing pads and add-on changing units shall meet all applicable performance and labeling requirements.

1.4 No changing table, contoured changing pad, or add-on changing unit produced after the approval date of this specification shall, either by label or other means, indicate compliance with this specification unless it conforms to all applicable requirements contained herein, before, and after all testing.

1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion in Section 7 of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test

F406 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards

F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety

Federal Regulations

Keywords

baby diaper changers; changing pads; changing tables; diaper changing table; domestic or home changing tables; tables;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 97.190 (Equipment for children)

DOI: 10.1520/F2388-08A

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