Basically, the manufacturers are free to label their products in accordance with the European standard. A standard like EN 12934 is a non-binding recommendation. However, if manufacturers label their products in accordance with the standard, they will be responsible that their goods actually comply with the standard. Hence, for instance the percentages (down percentage, feather percentage) shall be labelled correctly. De facto, however, labelling in accordance with the European standard is the rule.
Further information at:
- Half down, three-quarters down, feathery down, original ... how are the former terms defined in accordance with EN 12934?
- What are the key differences between the former RAL - regulation which is no valid any longer and the new standard EN 12934?
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Verband der Deutschen Daunen- und Federnindustrie e.V.
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