This Guide provides guidance for European Standards"" writers on meeting the requirements of European Commission mandate M/293 to address issues of child safety in standards.Note In the preparation of this guide it is noted that the approach and philosophy utilised in the preparation of standards for products, constructions and services will depend on whether specific levels of qualified supervision are required or not. This Guide does not exclude consideration of hazards where the means of protecting adults are equally effective for children. Generally, however, it does not refer to safety requirements that are not particular to children.The scope of this