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EN 16716:2017 Standard

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  Keywords:

#avalanche #european #standard #protection #snow

  Directive

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

  Last Official Journal reference

Friday 12th of June 2026

  Description:

Mountaineering equipment - Avalanche airbag systems - Safety requirements and test methods

  Purpose

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for avalanche airbag systems to reduce the risk of being buried by a snow avalanche. This European Standard does not consider personal protection against impact or cold temperature.

  Publication

Saturday 21st of April 2018

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