EN ISO 25649-1:2017

European foreword
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification and criteria to distinguish
  floating leisure articles from aquatic toys
5 General safety requirements and test methods
  related to all classes
6 Material requirements and test methods
7 Durability of warnings and markings
Annex A (normative) - Templates
Annex B (informative) - Examples of openings
Bibliography

ISO 25649-1:2017 specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water in accordance with Clause 4 (see Table 1).ISO 25649-1:2017 is only applicable with ISO 25649‑2 and the relevant specific parts (ISO 25649‑3 to ISO 25649‑7).NOTE 1 Specific safety requirements are specified in ISO 25649‑3 to ISO 25649‑7.NOTE 2 The specific parts can include exclusions from the general requirements specified in this document and/or ISO 25649‑2.ISO 25649-1:2017 is not applicable to:- aquatic toys according to European Directive 2009/48/EC (use in shallow waters/use under supervision);- inflatable boats with a buoyancy > 1 800 N according to European Directive 94/25/EC;- buoyant aids for swimming instructions according to European Directive 89/686/EEC;- air mattresses which 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);- water ski, wakeboard or kite surfing board;- devices made from rigid materials e.g. wood, aluminium, hard or non-deformable plastic;- devices which are kept in shape by permanent air flow;- rings intended for use on water slides;- wading devices.