Description

Revision of the partially Mandatory Standards SI 636, SI 636 part 1 and SI 636 part 2, dealing with textile carpets, to be replaced with SI 636. The major differences between the old version and this new revised draft standard are as follow: - Reduces the information required to be provided in order for evaluating the product quality; - Changes paragraph 1.4 dealing with classification, including the removal of the sub-paragraph dealing with carpets designed for bathrooms; - Changes the wear resistance requirements for fit the requirements of the new test method. After the entry into force of this revision, only the following requirements will be mandatory: - Paragraph 2.2.1 - Requires to add to the label the names and addresses of the manufacturer and the importer; - Paragraph 2.2.5 - Requires to add to the label the cleaning instruction (washing and drying) and warning "keep away from fire"; - Paragraph 2.2.7 - Requires to indicate on the label if the carpet includes/does not include fire retardants; - Paragraph 3.2.4 - All flammability requirements relating to wall-to-wall carpets (type 1.4.2.1).