This European Standard specifies the requirements for classification of all wall-to-wall pile carpets and pile carpet tiles (see ISO 2424) into use classes in respect of wear and appearance retention and classes for luxury rating. This European Standard is also applicable to pile carpet tiles, the additional requirements for which are given in Annex A.This European Standard is not applicable to needled carpets or to rugs.This European Standard refers to the classification as defined in EN 685.