BS EN ISO 20126:2022 PDF Download

An international standard known as BS EN ISO 20126:2022 outlines the specifications and testing procedures for manual toothbrushes. The standard strives to guarantee the safety of manual toothbrushes' entire construction for oral usage. It promotes the safety and efficiency of these goods for their intended use and offers advice on the physical characteristics of toothbrushes.

It's crucial to remember that this standard does not include powered oral hygiene products, interdental brushes, single-use toothbrushes, toothbrushes with elastomer cleaning parts, or toothbrushes with single tufts. These kinds of oral hygiene products have their own procedures for testing their usability and safety.

Manufacturers of manual toothbrushes, test workers, health and safety departments, and quality assurance agencies are all subject to the standard. In addition to other aspects of toothbrush design and performance, it specifies criteria for physical inspection, handle impact strength, fatigue resistance, filament end-rounding, and other factors. Manufacturers can enhance the performance and quality of their manual toothbrushes by conforming to this standard, providing efficient plaque removal and dental hygiene without endangering the enamel or gums.

The current edition, BS EN ISO 20126:2022, replaced ISO 20126:2012 and incorporates the Amendment ISO 20126:2012/Amd.1:2018. The revised standard adds new elements, including specifications and a test method for filament end-rounding, and has a narrower scope that doesn't apply to all manual toothbrushes.