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EN 12270:2013 Standard

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  Keywords:

#chocks #equipment #mountaineering #climbing #mountaineering

  Directive

Personal protective equipment Regulation ((EU) 2016/425)

  Last Official Journal reference

Friday 12th of June 2026

  Description:

Mountaineering equipment - Chocks - Safety requirements and test methods

  Purpose

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for chocks for use in mountaineering including climbing.

  Publication

Saturday 21st of April 2018

  Reference

This standard supersedes the "EN 12270:1998"

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