The British Standards Institution (BSI) has announced the publication of two significant new standards for locks and locking plates, marking a milestone in the development of secure and reliable locking systems.
The first standard, BS EN 12209:2024, addresses mechanically operated single-point locks and locking plates. This revised standard replaces the earlier BS EN 12209:2016, which is now withdrawn. However, BS EN 12209:2003 remains the only standard valid for CE and UKCA marking purposes, despite being withdrawn in 2016. It continues to serve as a harmonised standard under the EU Construction Products Regulation and as a designated standard under the UK Construction Products Regulations 2013 (as amended).
Work is already underway to update BS 3621, the standard for thief-resistant locks, to reflect the changes introduced in BS EN 12209:2024.
The second standard, BS EN 15685:2024, is a completely new standard covering mechanically operated multipoint locks, latches, and locking plates. It does not replace any existing standard. While BS EN 15685:2024 is not currently harmonised or designated, meaning CE and UKCA markings cannot yet be applied to these products, its publication sets the stage for the development of a UK-specific standard. This mirrors the approach used in BS 3621, which incorporates elements from BS EN 12209.
