Geneva (June 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 084.25, covering the release of EN 12586:2025 by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). This revised standard updates safety requirements for soother holders used by children from birth to 36 months.

Replacing EN 12586:2007+A1:2011, the new version introduces a restructured format, expanded scope, clearer test methods and enhanced chemical and mechanical safety provisions. It also aligns with evolving EU chemical regulations and product safety expectations.

Key updates include:
• Expanded chemical testing, including new limits for N-nitrosamines, formaldehyde, solvents and 19 migratory elements
• Clearer definitions and illustrations for different soother holder types
• Stronger hygiene and mechanical safety requirements, including a ban on button and coin batteries
• Revised packaging and labeling instructions to improve consumer guidance

Notably, the standard now prohibits accessories made with adhesives or materials that may melt or burn from exemption under flammability testing, ensuring all designs are thoroughly assessed.

Conflicting national standards must be withdrawn by April 2026.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to help stakeholders stay informed of critical regulatory developments. SafeGuardS 084.25 provides a table summarizing changes in EN 12586:2025 and outlines new compliance requirements for manufacturers and retailers of childcare products.

Stakeholders are encouraged to review the full SafeGuardS 084.25 for further details.

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SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full CEN Issues EN 12586:2025 for Soother Holders SafeGuardS. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2025/06/safeguards-08425-cen-issues-en-12586-2025-for-soother-holdersies]

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For further information contact:

Dr. Hingwo Tsang
Global Information and Innovation Manager
Tel: +852 2774 7420

Catherine Follin-Arbelet
SGS Connectivity and Products Global Expert, Juvenile Products
Tel: +33628502588

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