This European Standard specifies the construction and performance requirements (including thermal) of wet suits for wear by divers for underwater activities where the user is breathing underwater. Marking, labelling, information meant to be provided at the point of sale, and instructions for use are also specified.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are specified.
Short sleeve jackets, short-leg trousers, under- and overgarments, and separate accessories such as gloves, hoods and boots are not within the scope of this document.
NOTE   Suits and shorties for snorkelling including underwater activities are not covered by this standard.

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This European Standard specifies the construction and performance of dry suits for wear by divers for underwater activities where the user is breathing underwater. Marking, labelling, information meant to be provided at the point of sale and instructions for use are also specified.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are specified.

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This European Standard specifies the construction and performance of actively heated suits and actively cooled suits or components thereof, for wear by divers for underwater activities where the user is breathing underwater. Marking, labelling, information meant to be provided at the point of sale and instructions for use are also specified.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are specified.

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This European Standard specifies the human factors performance of one atmosphere diving suits (ADS) where the diver can make use of articulated arms and legs and is able to conduct underwater activities while breathing underwater. Marking, labelling, information to be provided at the point of sale, and instructions for use are also specified.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are specified.

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This document specifies the construction and performance, of dry suits for wear by divers for underwater activities where the user is breathing underwater. Marking, labelling, information to be provided at the point of sale, and instructions for use are also specified.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are specified.

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This document specifies the construction and performance requirements (including thermal) of wet suits for wear by divers for underwater activities where the user is breathing underwater. Marking, labelling, information to be provided at the point of sale, and instructions for use are also specified.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are specified.
Short sleeve jackets, short-leg trousers, under and over-garments, and separate accessories such as gloves, hoods and boots are not within the scope of this document.

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This document specifies the construction and performance of actively heated suits and actively cooled suits for wear by divers for underwater activities where the user is breathing underwater. Marking, labelling, information to be provided at the point of sale, and instructions for use are also specified.
The document applies to the actively heated or cooled suits (systems) of the two types, dry and wet. It is only required that the suit should fulfil this part 3, not the parts 1 or 2 unless specified.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are specified.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CEN/TC 162/WG 12 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Diving suits" and is responsible for: Standardization of specifications for diving suits. This committee has published 7 standards.

CEN/TC 162/WG 12 develops CEN standards. The scope of work includes: Standardization of specifications for diving suits. Currently, there are 7 published standards from this working group.

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.

A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.