Buyer guide
Bed Frame Safety Standards Buyers Should Know
The standards that matter for adult and bunk bed frames — EN 1725, EN 1129, EN 747, REACH, ASTM F1427 and AS/NZS 4220 — and how to verify a supplier's claims instead of taking them at face value.
Published 2026-10-08 · Standards & compliance
Standards depend on the product and the market
There is no single "bed frame standard." Which document matters depends on what the bed is (adult, bunk, wall) and where it is sold (EU, US, Australia). Knowing the right one stops two problems: buying a frame tested to the wrong standard, and trusting a supplier who says "we are certified" without naming the standard or the report.
Adult bed frames
For fixed and floating adult bed frames in the EU, the relevant harmonised standard is EN 1725 (domestic beds — strength, durability and safety). Children's beds are covered by EN 1530. In the US there is no federal performance standard for adult beds the way there is for bunk beds, but structural and finish safety still fall under general product-safety rules and retailer requirements.
For materials, REACH (EU) restricts hazardous substances in coatings and components; in California, Prop 65 governs listed substances. These are material-compliance questions, not strength tests — ask what the coating and laminate are made of.
Bunk and high beds
| Market | Standard |
|---|---|
| EU | EN 747 (bunk and high beds — guardrails, gaps, ladder, strength) |
| US | ASTM F1427 (bunk beds — entrapment, structural integrity, labelling) |
| Australia / NZ | AS/NZS 4220 (bunk beds — updated 2026 edition) |
Bunk beds are regulated because of falls and entrapment. If you import them, the standard is not optional — confirm the supplier has a test report to the exact edition your market cites.
Wall and folding beds
Wall / folding beds in the EU are covered by EN 1129 (safety, strength and durability of foldbed systems). HJF's wall bed has been tested to BS EN 1129-1:1995 by SGS-CSTC, report no. XMHL2005002469FT, result pass — a copy is available on request. See the report →
How to verify a supplier's claim
"CE marked" and "EN747 compliant" are the two phrases that get buyers into trouble. Verification is simple and specific:
- Ask for the certificate or report number — a real one is verifiable.
- Ask for the certifying body (SGS, TÜV, BV, an EU notified body) and the scope it covers.
- Ask which edition of the standard the test used — standards are revised (AS/NZS 4220 was updated in 2026).
- Treat vague "we are compliant" or a logo with no number as not verified.
Where HJF stands
Stated plainly, with the documents we actually hold:
| What we hold | Evidence |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | Quality management system, certificate no. 19821QJ2834R1S, valid to 27 Oct 2027. |
| Wall bed test (EN 1129) | SGS-CSTC report no. XMHL2005002469FT, result pass. |
| National High-Tech Enterprise | Certificate no. GR202444202329 (verifiable in the official filing list). |
We do not claim EN 747 or CE certification we do not hold. If your product must meet a specific market standard — bunk-bed EN 747, AS/NZS 4220, or another — we can arrange third-party testing to that standard and quote it separately, as part of the order. How testing is arranged →
All certificates and reports Ask about your market's standard
Tell us the spec. We will send the numbers.
Send a model, a size and a quantity — or just a drawing. You will get carton dimensions, packed volume, gross weight and a lead time.