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Bundesrepublik Deutschland

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Document Title: Outdoor furniture – Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use – Part 1: General safety requirements

German Designator: DIN EN 581-1

Date: May 2006

Supercedes: DIN EN 581-1:1997-08

National Foreword Designations:

This standard includes safety requirements within the meaning of the Geräte- und Produktsicherheitsgesetz (GPSG) (German Equipment and Consumer Goods Safety Law).

This standard has been prepared by CEN/TC 207 ‘Furniture’ (Secretariat: Italy), Working Group WG 4 ‘Outdoor furniture’ (Secretariat: France).

The responsible German body involved in its preparation was the Normenausschuss Holzwirtschaft und Möbel (Timber and Furniture Standards Committee), Technical Committee NA 042-05-04 AA Außenmöbel.

Outdoor furniture as specified in this standard falls within the scope of the Geräte- und Produktsicherheitsgesetz. Subject to compliance with the requirements specified in § 7 of the GPSG, the furniture may be marked with the symbol GS (= geprüfte Sicherheit, safety tested).

Purchase From DIN: DIN EN 581-1

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Last Updated: May 15, 2014


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