BS PD CEN/TS 16611:2016 specifies a method for the assessment of the surface resistance tomicroscratching and relates to rigid surfaces of all finished products regardless of materials.Method A is suitable for all types of surface coatings and coverings except for lacquers with pearly ormetallic effects.Method B is suitable for all types of surface.It does not apply to finishes on leather and fabrics.The test is intended to be carried out on a part of finished furniture, but can be carried out on testpanels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a sizesufficient to meet the requirements of the test.It is essential that the test is carried out on unused surfaces.Cross References:EN ISO 2813ISO 2813EN ISO 12945-2ISO 12945-2EN ISO 12947-1ISO 12947-1EN ISO 3668:2001ISO 3668:1998