BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / May 19, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 064.26, reporting on the publication of NF S54-049-1, a new French safety standard for padded textile products used in the infant sleep environment.

This new standard has been developed in France to provide a clear, robust safety framework, based on current scientific literature and expert recommendations that consistently emphasize that infants shall be placed on a flat, horizontal and sufficiently firm sleeping surface without padded accessories or soft toys. These principles are intended to minimize the risk of suffocation from airway obstruction or unsafe positioning.

With the market expanding for infant sleep products, including those with a slight incline to help manage reflux, the standard is intended to control and reduce inherent risks, remove clearly hazardous designs from the market and provide manufacturers with a harmonized technical reference.

The standard applies to product categories that were previously not covered by a dedicated standard, including:

• Baby wedges and positioners
• Ergonomic mattresses and positioners
• Inclined sleep surfaces
• Bed reducers
• Head positioners

Core safety principles of the standard limit product use to the intended developmental stage, with maximum product dimensions designed to prevent use beyond the stage at which infants begin to roll over, typically around three months old. Mandatory information also addresses safe sleeping conditions for infants, the importance of monitoring motor development and physical condition and strict limitations on product use.

The standard is expected to be published in the Official Journal in the coming weeks, providing a presumption of conformity with French regulatory requirements and supporting market access for compliant products.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 064.26 provides further information on NF S54-049-1 and its implications for manufacturers and importers.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 064.26 for more details.

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