South Korea - Pre-announcement of Amendment to Safety Standards for Children's Furniture Subject to Supplier's Declaration of Conformity

Business description

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) is pre-announcing an amendment to the safety standards for children's furniture (dressers) to address tip-over accidents and align with the international standard ASTM F2057.

The revised scope expands coverage from dressers with a height of 762mm or more to those with a height of 686mm or more and a weight of 13.6kg or more.

Additionally, new test methods for interlocking tip-over prevention devices are introduced, and guidelines for anchoring devices are updated.

Source: KATS Notice No. 2026-211

Countries:

South Korea

Product categories:

Child and Juvenile Products

Furniture

Technical aspects:

Safety

Business fields:

P.02 Hardlines

Regions:

Asia

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