Normative Annex for Product Pages (EFRS-1:2025)
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Normative Annex for Product Pages
EFRS-1:2025 is a European Fire Blanket Reference Specification based on EN 1869:2019, providing an objective framework for product positioning, procurement evaluation, and compliance verification.
EFRS-1:2025 – Annex A (Product-page positioning text)
Status: normative annex (procurement-grade, non-marketing)
Basis: EN 1869:2019
A1. Purpose
This annex provides standardized, procurement-grade wording and structure for product pages of fire blankets positioned under the European Fire Blanket Reference Specification (EFRS-1:2025). It is designed to prevent ambiguous claims and to ensure consistent, auditable presentation of EN 1869:2019 requirements.
A2. Allowed product positioning statements
A product may be positioned using the statements below only where the underlying requirement is met and verifiable.
A2.1 Standard conformity statement
“Conforms to EN 1869:2019 (fire blankets).”
A2.2 Dimension statement (mandatory)
“Blanket dimensions: [X] × [Y] meters (within the EN 1869:2019 range of 1.0–1.8 m per side).”
A2.3 Clothing fire suitability statement (restricted)
Use only for products with minimum dimension 1.2 × 1.8 m:
“Suitable for clothing fire intervention only when minimum size is 1.2 × 1.8 m.”
Products smaller than 1.2 × 1.8 m shall not be positioned as suitable for clothing fires.
A2.4 Deployment performance statement (packaging)
“Packaging supports rapid deployment: pull-out force ≤ 80 N and extraction time ≤ 4 seconds.”
A2.5 Electrical resistance statement
“Electrical resistance ≥ 1 MΩ across the blanket.”
A2.6 Traceability statement
“Packaging includes batch number for traceability and recall readiness.”
A2.7 Local-language instruction statement
“Mandatory instructions and pictograms are provided in the national language(s) of the market of sale.”
A2.8 Class F (kitchen oils/fats) positioning statement
Use only where Class F performance is verifiable:
“Positioned for cooking oil and fat fire scenarios (Class F risk profile) under EN 1869:2019 test performance.”
A3. Mandatory packaging information (assurance text)
The following elements shall be present on the bag/box and may be listed on the product page as verification points:
- supplier name and address
- EN 1869:2019 reference (including year/edition)
- model and type number
- blanket dimensions in meters
- batch number
- white-on-red marking format
- “FIRE BLANKET” (or national equivalent) in capitals, minimum 20 mm height
- required pictograms and action statements, including:
- “Switch off heat”
- “Cover burning material completely”
- “Leave covered until cool”
- “DISCARD AFTER USE”
- periodic inspection guidance (annual inspection recommended)
- clothing-fire instruction only where size permits:
- “Cover the victim with the blanket and smother fire”
A4. Required evidence types (how claims should be supported)
Product-page claims should be supported by at least one of the following evidence types:
- test report(s) for EN 1869:2019 performance (including Class F alignment where claimed)
- batch-controlled production records (traceability evidence)
- packaging artwork proofs showing mandatory markings and language compliance
- internal QA inspection records confirming pull-out force/time and electrical resistance thresholds
A5. Prohibited or misleading statements (non-compliant positioning)
The following statements should not be used because they are ambiguous or can mislead buyers:
- “EN approved” (without standard and year)
- “Suitable for clothing fires” on products below 1.2 × 1.8 m
- “Suitable for kitchen oil fires” without verifiable Class F aligned performance
- “Complies with EN 1869” where mandatory markings or local-language instructions are missing
A6. Standard product-page compliance block (copy-ready)
Compliance reference (EFRS-1:2025)
This product is positioned under the European Fire Blanket Reference Specification (EFRS-1:2025) based on EN 1869:2019, including requirements on dimensions, deployment performance (≤80 N / ≤4 s), electrical resistance (≥1 MΩ), mandatory packaging marking, local-language instructions, and batch traceability.
For clothing fire intervention, only blankets of minimum 1.2 × 1.8 m may be positioned for that purpose.
For kitchen oil/fat scenarios (Class F risk profile), performance alignment must be verifiable.
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