M/043 - Tactil wgs of dang.: EN 272rev
Standardization mandate given to CEN regarding the revision of European Standard EN 272 on tactile warnings of danger
Mandate M/043 directs CEN to revise the European Standard EN 272 concerning tactile warnings of danger. This mandate aims to update and standardize tactile warning signals to enhance safety and accessibility for individuals, particularly those with visual impairments. The revision ensures that the standard reflects current technological advances and harmonizes practices across the EU. The decision to approve or disapprove this mandate was documented under resolution CEN/BT C63/1994.
Purpose
This mandate focuses on the revision of the European Standard EN 272, which concerns tactile warnings of danger. Its aim is to update and standardize tactile warning signals to improve safety and ensure harmonized implementation across the European Union.
Standardisation request
The European Commission has requested the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to revise the existing EN 272 standard. The revision should address current technical requirements and enhance clarity and usability related to tactile warnings that alert individuals to hazardous situations.
Expected deliverables
- Updated version of the European Standard EN 272 covering tactile warnings of danger.
- Specifications and guidelines reflecting recent developments, user needs, and technological advancements.
- A comprehensive document enabling consistent manufacturing and application of tactile warning devices throughout EU member states.
Context
Tactile warnings are critical for ensuring safety, especially for people with visual impairments, by providing physical signals of potential hazards. This mandate aligns with broader EU goals of increasing accessibility and safety in public spaces and products. The revision supports the harmonization of standards to facilitate free movement of goods and ensure high protection levels for all citizens. The decision related to this mandate is recorded as CEN/BT C63/1994.
This mandate covers the revision of European Standard EN 272 related to tactile warnings of danger. It focuses on standardisation of tactile indicators designed to warn individuals, particularly those with visual impairments, of hazardous situations through touch. The subject area involves safety and accessibility features applied to products or environments requiring tactile warning systems to enhance protection and information accessibility.
General Information
This standard specifies the requirements for a tactile warning of danger on packagings which contain certain dangerous substances and preparations. To prevent confusion in interpretation, the tactile warning of danger is affixed only on packages covered by the regulations in force on the dangerous substances and preparations. This standard does not specify the dangerous substances and preparations to be contained in packagings with a tactile warning of danger. These are to be specified by legislative authorities.
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This standard specifies the requirements for a tactile warning of danger on packagings which contain certain dangerous substances and preparations. To prevent confusion in interpretation, the tactile warning of danger is affixed only on packages covered by the regulations in force on the dangerous substances and preparations. This standard does not specify the dangerous substances and preparations to be contained in packagings with a tactile warning of danger. These are to be specified by legislative authorities.
- Standard16 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/043 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardization mandate given to CEN regarding the revision of European Standard EN 272 on tactile warnings of danger". Standardization mandate given to CEN regarding the revision of European Standard EN 272 on tactile warnings of danger There are 2 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.