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EN 13138-1:2008 Standard

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#class #devices #whilst #learning #swim

This standard is superseded by:
  •   EN 13138-1:2021
  •   EN 13138-1:2021/AC:2022
  •   This standard is no longer addressed in the last official Journal publication of the "2026-09-03 ". This standard is addressed for the last time in the official journal publication of the "2022-12-06"

      Directive

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

      Last Official Journal reference

    Tuesday 6th of December 2022

      Description:

    Buoyant aids for swimming instruction Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods for buoyant aids to be worn

      Purpose

    This European Standard specifies safety requirements for construction, performance, sizing, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for swimming aids intended to assist beginners with movement through the water whilst learning to swim or whilst learning part of a swimming stroke. It also gives methods of test for verification of these requirements. This Part 1 European Standard applies only to 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 devices intended to introduce the user to the range of swimming strokes. It does not apply to Class A or Class C devices, to swim rings, lifebuoys, buoyancy aids, lifejackets or aquatic toys.

      Publication

    Tuesday 26th of June 2018

      Reference

    This standard supersedes the "EN 13138-1:2003"

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