This document specifies requirements and test methods for protective helmets for ski mountaineers intended to protect the head of the user in order to reduce the risk of impact injury.
This document is also applicable to protective helmets used in activities with similar hazards including but not limited to; ski-touring, speed-touring, ski fitness, split-boarding, skimo, telemark touring, but does not apply to protective helmets for alpine skiers and snowboarders.

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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for all types of load sharing devices commonly used in mountaineering (climbing and associated activities).
This document does not cover the specific requirements of devices intended for use in slackline applications.

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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for all types of load sharing devices commonly used in mountaineering (climbing and associated activities).
This document does not cover the specific requirements of devices intended for use in slackline applications.

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This document specifies a method for determining the effect of heat on unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) profiles, to be carried out in air at 150 °C.
It is also applicable to PVC-based profiles at specified temperatures/test conditions.

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This document specifies a method for determining the effect of heat on unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) profiles, to be carried out in air at 150 °C.
It is also applicable to PVC-based profiles at specified temperatures/test conditions.

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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class A floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class A floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
NOTE 1        Typical products in Class A (see Figures A.1 to A.3):
—      “Floating Islands” in near round or square shaped forms decorated with palm tree, sun shade, etc. high superstructure;
—      large floats/rafts in various shapes, from round to square;
—      large floating tubes, giant tubes (inflatable or inherently buoyant);
—      floating arm chairs, seats and sun beds;
—      air mattresses for use on the water;
—      recreational rafts/floating platforms/pontoons.
NOTE 2        Typical places for application:
—      pools;
—      protected areas of lakes, ponds;
—      protected area sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class B floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class B floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
Class B devices provide a buoyant structure with one or more body openings into which the user is positioned partly immersed.
NOTE 1        Typical products in Class B (see Annex B):
—      floating rafts with interior body holding system (“swim seats”) mostly in circular or square shape, fantasy shape for playing purposes;
—      floating fantasy shaped structures with one or more openings to host a child’s body, with or without body holding system;
—      floating with slits or openings to put legs through any shape;
—      floating rings with interior seat segments inside the circular body opening.
NOTE 2        Typical places for application:
—      pools;
—      protected areas of lakes, ponds;
—      protected areas of sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class C floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class C floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
NOTE 1        Typical products forming Class C (see Annex B):
—      tube riders towable with interior holding facility and closed cockpit;
—      raft riders towable;
—      board riders towable;
—      banana type towable.
NOTE 2        Typical places for application:
—      distant from bathing areas and other frequented water surfaces, wide empty spaces, dedicated racetracks (parcours);
—      no to little waves;
—      no strong currents.

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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class E floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class E floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
Class E devices are inflatable boats of a buoyancy of less than 1 800 N with a hull length of more than 1,2 m and less than 2,5 m.
Class E devices are intended for use in bathing areas or in protected and safe shore zones.
NOTE 1        Typical products forming Class E (see Annex F):
—      inflatable boats for rowing or paddling of near oval shape with or without transom;
—      canoes and kayaks;
—      inflatable boats made from plastic sheets or from reinforced materials;
—      motor kit/sail kit as additional option.
NOTE 2        Typical applications of Class E devices:
—      moving from one place to another for pleasure purposes;
—      staying on the water for relaxing;
—      moving from shore to the main boat, transportation of persons and load (tender boat).

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This document specifies consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649-1:2024.

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This document specifies general safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety and performance for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water.
This document is not applicable to:
—     aquatic toys (use in shallow waters/use under supervision);
—     inflatable boats with a buoyancy > 1 800 N;
—     buoyant aids for swimming instructions;
—     air mattresses that are not specifically designed or intended for use on the water (e.g. velour bed, self-inflating mattress and rubberized cotton air mattress);
—     floating seats for angling purposes;
—     surf sports type devices (e.g. body boards, surf boards, stand-up-paddles boards);
—     water ski, wakeboard or kite surfing board;
—     devices made from rigid materials e.g. wood, aluminium, hard or non-deformable plastic;
—     devices that are kept in shape by permanent air flow;
—     rings intended for use on water slides;
—     wading devices.

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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance and consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in the water according to ISO 25649-1:2024.
This document is applicable to Class D floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649-1:2024 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
NOTE 1        Typical products forming Class D (see Figure A.1 and Figure A.2):
—      inflatable climbing structures on the water;
—      bouncing platforms;
—      inflatable slides;
—      water trampolines;
—      teeter totters;
—      obstacle courses.
NOTE 2        Typical places for application:
—      pools;
—      lakes, ponds;
—      open sea;
—      sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

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This document specifies consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649-1:2024.

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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class A floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class A floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
NOTE 1        Typical products in Class A (see Figures A.1 to A.3):
—      “Floating Islands” in near round or square shaped forms decorated with palm tree, sun shade, etc. high superstructure;
—      large floats/rafts in various shapes, from round to square;
—      large floating tubes, giant tubes (inflatable or inherently buoyant);
—      floating arm chairs, seats and sun beds;
—      air mattresses for use on the water;
—      recreational rafts/floating platforms/pontoons.
NOTE 2        Typical places for application:
—      pools;
—      protected areas of lakes, ponds;
—      protected area sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

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This document specifies general safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety and performance for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water.
This document is not applicable to:
—     aquatic toys (use in shallow waters/use under supervision);
—     inflatable boats with a buoyancy > 1 800 N;
—     buoyant aids for swimming instructions;
—     air mattresses that are not specifically designed or intended for use on the water (e.g. velour bed, self-inflating mattress and rubberized cotton air mattress);
—     floating seats for angling purposes;
—     surf sports type devices (e.g. body boards, surf boards, stand-up-paddles boards);
—     water ski, wakeboard or kite surfing board;
—     devices made from rigid materials e.g. wood, aluminium, hard or non-deformable plastic;
—     devices that are kept in shape by permanent air flow;
—     rings intended for use on water slides;
—     wading devices.

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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class E floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class E floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
Class E devices are inflatable boats of a buoyancy of less than 1 800 N with a hull length of more than 1,2 m and less than 2,5 m.
Class E devices are intended for use in bathing areas or in protected and safe shore zones.
NOTE 1        Typical products forming Class E (see Annex F):
—      inflatable boats for rowing or paddling of near oval shape with or without transom;
—      canoes and kayaks;
—      inflatable boats made from plastic sheets or from reinforced materials;
—      motor kit/sail kit as additional option.
NOTE 2        Typical applications of Class E devices:
—      moving from one place to another for pleasure purposes;
—      staying on the water for relaxing;
—      moving from shore to the main boat, transportation of persons and load (tender boat).

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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class C floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class C floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
NOTE 1        Typical products forming Class C (see Annex B):
—      tube riders towable with interior holding facility and closed cockpit;
—      raft riders towable;
—      board riders towable;
—      banana type towable.
NOTE 2        Typical places for application:
—      distant from bathing areas and other frequented water surfaces, wide empty spaces, dedicated racetracks (parcours);
—      no to little waves;
—      no strong currents.

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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class B floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class B floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
Class B devices provide a buoyant structure with one or more body openings into which the user is positioned partly immersed.
NOTE 1        Typical products in Class B (see Annex B):
—      floating rafts with interior body holding system (“swim seats”) mostly in circular or square shape, fantasy shape for playing purposes;
—      floating fantasy shaped structures with one or more openings to host a child’s body, with or without body holding system;
—      floating with slits or openings to put legs through any shape;
—      floating rings with interior seat segments inside the circular body opening.
NOTE 2        Typical places for application:
—      pools;
—      protected areas of lakes, ponds;
—      protected areas of sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance and consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in the water according to ISO 25649-1:2024.
This document is applicable to Class D floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649-1:2024 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
NOTE 1        Typical products forming Class D (see Figure A.1 and Figure A.2):
—      inflatable climbing structures on the water;
—      bouncing platforms;
—      inflatable slides;
—      water trampolines;
—      teeter totters;
—      obstacle courses.
NOTE 2        Typical places for application:
—      pools;
—      lakes, ponds;
—      open sea;
—      sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for components of an individual safety system for protection against a fall from height used in permanent and mobile rope courses as defined in EN 15567-1:2015+A1:2020.
The products considered in this document are not intended to limit, by themselves, the deceleration of the fall of the user, as defined in EN 15567-1:2015+A1:2020. For this requirement, it is essential to consider the whole ropes course system.
Safety lines and harnesses are not covered in this document.

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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class C floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material. This document is applicable for Class C floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1. NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class C (see Annex B): — tube riders towable with interior holding facility and closed cockpit; — raft riders towable; — board riders towable; — banana type towable. NOTE 2 Typical places for application: — distant from bathing areas and other frequented water surfaces, wide empty spaces, dedicated racetracks (parcours); — no to little waves; — no strong currents.

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This document specifies consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649-1:2024.

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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class E floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material. This document is applicable for Class E floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1. Class E devices are inflatable boats of a buoyancy of less than 1 800 N with a hull length of more than 1,2 m and less than 2,5 m. Class E devices are intended for use in bathing areas or in protected and safe shore zones. NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class E (see Annex F): — inflatable boats for rowing or paddling of near oval shape with or without transom; — canoes and kayaks; — inflatable boats made from plastic sheets or from reinforced materials; — motor kit/sail kit as additional option. NOTE 2 Typical applications of Class E devices: — moving from one place to another for pleasure purposes; — staying on the water for relaxing; — moving from shore to the main boat, transportation of persons and load (tender boat).

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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance and consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in the water according to ISO 25649-1:2024. This document is applicable to Class D floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649-1:2024 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material. NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class D (see Figure A.1 and Figure A.2): — inflatable climbing structures on the water; — bouncing platforms; — inflatable slides; — water trampolines; — teeter totters; — obstacle courses. NOTE 2 Typical places for application: — pools; — lakes, ponds; — open sea; — sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class B floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material. This document is applicable for Class B floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1. Class B devices provide a buoyant structure with one or more body openings into which the user is positioned partly immersed. NOTE 1 Typical products in Class B (see Annex B): — floating rafts with interior body holding system (“swim seats”) mostly in circular or square shape, fantasy shape for playing purposes; — floating fantasy shaped structures with one or more openings to host a child’s body, with or without body holding system; — floating with slits or openings to put legs through any shape; — floating rings with interior seat segments inside the circular body opening. NOTE 2 Typical places for application: — pools; — protected areas of lakes, ponds; — protected areas of sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

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This document specifies general safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety and performance for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water. This document is not applicable to: — aquatic toys (use in shallow waters/use under supervision); — inflatable boats with a buoyancy > 1 800 N; — buoyant aids for swimming instructions; — air mattresses that are not specifically designed or intended for use on the water (e.g. velour bed, self-inflating mattress and rubberized cotton air mattress); — floating seats for angling purposes; — surf sports type devices (e.g. body boards, surf boards, stand-up-paddles boards); — water ski, wakeboard or kite surfing board; — devices made from rigid materials e.g. wood, aluminium, hard or non-deformable plastic; — devices that are kept in shape by permanent air flow; — rings intended for use on water slides; — wading devices.

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This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class A floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material. This document is applicable for Class A floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1. NOTE 1 Typical products in Class A (see Figures A.1 to A.3): — “Floating Islands” in near round or square shaped forms decorated with palm tree, sun shade, etc. high superstructure; — large floats/rafts in various shapes, from round to square; — large floating tubes, giant tubes (inflatable or inherently buoyant); — floating arm chairs, seats and sun beds; — air mattresses for use on the water; — recreational rafts/floating platforms/pontoons. NOTE 2 Typical places for application: — pools; — protected areas of lakes, ponds; — protected area sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for components of an individual safety system for protection against a fall from height used in permanent and mobile rope courses as defined in EN 15567-1:2015+A1:2020.
The products considered in this document are not intended to limit, by themselves, the deceleration of the fall of the user, as defined in EN 15567-1:2015+A1:2020. For this requirement, it is essential to consider the whole ropes course system.
Safety lines and harnesses are not covered in this document.

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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for energy absorbing systems (EAS) for use on suitable via ferrata (e.g. EN 16869:2017), for users weighing not less than 40 kg (total weight without equipment) and no more than 120 kg (total weight including the equipment).
NOTE   This document is one of a package of standards for mountaineering equipment, see Annex A.

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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for energy absorbing systems (EAS) for use on suitable via ferrata (e.g. EN 16869:2017), for users weighing not less than 40 kg (total weight without equipment) and no more than 120 kg (total weight including the equipment).
NOTE   This document is one of a package of standards for mountaineering equipment, see Annex A.

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This document specifies requirements for protective helmets that can have a peak, for people involved in all equestrian activities including but not limited to riding, driving, or handling and caring for horses.
It gives safety requirements that include methods of test and levels. Requirements and the corresponding methods of test are given for the following:
a)   construction, including field of vision;
b)   shock absorbing properties;
c)   resistance to penetration;
d)   mechanical strength in lateral deformation;
e)   retention system properties;
f)   deflection of peak (if fitted);
g)   marking and information;
h)   use of headforms in accordance with EN 960:2006.

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This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for ice-tools for use in mountaineering including climbing, and as a buried anchor for protection against falls.

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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for accessory cords, supplied on a drum or in separate lengths, for use in mountaineering including climbing.

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This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for dynamic ropes (single, half and twin ropes) in kernmantel construction for use in mountaineering including climbing.

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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for accessory cords, supplied on a drum or in separate lengths, for use in mountaineering including climbing.

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This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for dynamic ropes (single, half and twin ropes) in kernmantel construction for use in mountaineering including climbing.

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This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for ice-tools for use in mountaineering including climbing, and as a buried anchor for protection against falls.

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This document specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies, and lays down guidelines for manufacturer’s instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This document applies to young adult bicycles with maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more and less than 750 mm, city and trekking bicycles, mountain bicycles, and racing bicycles that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more including folding bicycles.
This document does not apply to specialized types of bicycle, such as delivery bicycles, recumbent bicycles, tandems, BMX bicycles, and bicycles designed and equipped for use in severe applications such as sanctioned competition events, stunting, or aerobatic manoeuvres.
NOTE      For bicycles with a maximum saddle height of 435 mm or less, see national regulations for ride-on toys, and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm, see ISO 8098.

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2020-08-31 - Awaiting resolution of technical issues with TC.

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This European Standard is applicable to emergency parachutes deployed by the action of the pilot without any other assistance (mechanical or pyrotechnic), intended for use with single seater or two seater paragliders.

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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for lanyards intended to be the primary connection between the climber and the belay stance with the ability to withstand a dynamic impact. Lanyards intended only for positioning (e.g. daisy chain) or energy absorption in via ferrata or lanyards for rope courses are not covered by this document.

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This document specifies safety and in water performance requirements for construction, sizing, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for swimming aids intended to ensure a degree of buoyancy to assist beginners with movement through the water while learning to swim or while learning part of a swimming stroke. It also gives methods of test for verification of these requirements.
This document applies only to swimming devices that are designed to be worn, to be securely attached to the body and which have either inherent buoyancy or can be inflated. It only applies to class B swimming devices intended to introduce the user to the range of swimming strokes.
It does not apply to class A or class C swimming devices, to pull buoys, swim rings, lifebuoys, buoyancy aids, lifejackets or aquatic toys.
This document is not applicable for products known as 'baby neck rings' aiming to keep the user's airways above the water level.

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This document specifies safety and in water performance requirements for construction, sizing, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for swimming aids intended to ensure a degree of buoyancy to assist beginners with movement through the water while learning to swim or while learning part of a swimming stroke. It also gives methods of test for verification of these requirements.
This document applies only to swimming devices that are designed to be worn, to be securely attached to the body and which have either inherent buoyancy or can be inflated. It only applies to class B swimming devices intended to introduce the user to the range of swimming strokes.
It does not apply to class A or class C swimming devices, to pull buoys, swim rings, lifebuoys, buoyancy aids, lifejackets or aquatic toys.
This document is not applicable for products known as 'baby neck rings' aiming to keep the user's airways above the water level.

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This document specifies safety requirements for design, sizing, materials, strength and in-water performance as well as provisions for marking and the information supplied by the manufacturer for swim seats. It also specifies the relevant test methods. This document is not applicable to products covered by EN 13138 1 and EN 13138 2.
This document applies only to swimming devices into which the user is placed and which have either inherent buoyancy or can be inflated or a combination of both. It only applies to class A swimming devices intended to introduce the user to the water environment. These swimming devices are only intended for children aged up to 36 months with a body mass less than or equal to 19 kg. It does not apply to class B or class C swimming devices, to pull buoys, lifebuoys, buoyancy aids, lifejackets or aquatic toys.

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This document specifies safety requirements for construction, performance, sizing and marking for swimming devices intended to assist users with movement through the water in the early stages of water awareness, while learning to swim or while learning part of a swimming stroke. It also gives methods of test for verification of these requirements.
This part 2 of EN 13138 applies only to class C swimming devices that are designed to be held in the hands or by the body. Typical swimming devices include kick boards and pull/kick boards. These swimming devices are used to assist in learning to swim or to assist with swimming strokes and improving specific elements of the stroke, which have either inherent buoyancy or can be inflated.
It does not apply to pull buoys, swim rings, lifebuoys, buoyancy aids, lifejackets or aquatic toys.

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This document specifies safety and in water performance requirements for construction, sizing, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for swimming aids intended to ensure a degree of buoyancy to assist beginners with movement through the water while learning to swim or while learning part of a swimming stroke. It also gives methods of test for verification of these requirements.
This document applies only to swimming devices that are designed to be worn, to be securely attached to the body and which have either inherent buoyancy or can be inflated. It only applies to class B swimming devices intended to introduce the user to the range of swimming strokes.
It does not apply to class A or class C swimming devices, to pull buoys, swim rings, lifebuoys, buoyancy aids, lifejackets or aquatic toys.
This document is not applicable for products known as 'baby neck rings' aiming to keep the user's airways above the water level.

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This document specifies requirements and test methods for classifying the flight safety characteristics of
paragliders in terms of the demands on pilot flying skills.
This document is intended for the use of independent testing laboratories qualified for flight testing
paragliders.

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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for lanyards intended to be the primary connection between the climber and the belay stance with the ability to withstand a dynamic impact. Lanyards intended only for positioning (e.g. daisy chain) or energy absorption in via ferrata or lanyards for rope courses are not covered by this document.

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This European Standard is applicable to emergency parachutes deployed by the action of the pilot without any other assistance (mechanical or pyrotechnic), intended for use with single seater or two seater paragliders.

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