Dear Customer
Our Customer Service will be available again as of 2 January 2025.
Please note that new registrations and requests to be processed manually will only be processed from this point onwards.
You can of course place orders and receive downloads online at any time.
We wish you happy holidays, a peaceful time and a healthy New Year!
Your DIN Media
Standard [CURRENT]
Product information on this site:
Quick delivery via download or delivery service
All transactions are encrypted
This document (EN 1728:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 207 "Furniture", the secretariat of which is held by UNI (Italy). This document is submitted to the Formal Vote. This document will supersede EN 1728:2000. This European Standard specifies test methods for the determination of strength and durability of the structure of all types of seating without regard to use, materials, design/construction or manufacturing process. This European Standard does not apply to children's highchairs, table mounted chairs and bath seats which are covered by other European Standards. Test methods for the assessment of ageing, degradation and electrical functions are not included. The test methods are not intended to assess the durability of upholstery filling materials and upholstery covers. Not any test is applicable to any seating. This European Standard does not include any requirements. Requirements for different end uses can be found in other standards. The body responsible for this standard is NA 042-05-15 AA "Sitzmöbel, Polstermöbel und Tische" ("Seating, upholstered furniture and tables") at DIN.
Corrected edition: Corrected document: Customers who purchased the previous document DIN EN 1728:2012-10 received free of charge