Complies with child safety regulations BS EN 13120 to avoid the risk of strangulation.
(replaces standard 'sew-on rings, it can be sewn through the larger or smaller hole)
Did you know that new European Child Safety Legislation was introduced for window blinds with effect from 28th February 2014?
Are your blinds compliant with new blind safety European Standard for internal blinds BS EN 13120?
chain controlled - it is preferable to fit the chain with a chain tensioner (not chain breakaways), the end of the chain must be at least 1.5m from the floor and secured with a safety device fitted more than 1.5m from the floor
cord controlled - an accumulation safety device must be fitted more than 1.5m from the floor
IN ADDITION roman rear cord breakaway devices should be used on all panels of 200mm or more.
These cord breakaways are designed to 'snap' away if excess force is applied, they can simply be 'snapped' back in again to resume operation of the blind.
A copy of the Child Safety Device Certificate is available by request.
