Amendment clarifies Standard for open-waters life jackets
Issue 33 – November 2011
Standards New Zealand has published Amendment 1 to NZS 5823:2005 Specification for buoyancy aids and marine safety harnesses and lines. An anomaly in clause 401.12.1 (Marking: General requirements) of NZS 5823 was drawn to the attention of Standards New Zealand by a supplier of open-waters life jackets. The anomaly created confusion over how these products should be labelled, which meant a correction amendment was required.
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[more]NEW AMENDMENT
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Amendment 1:2011 to NZS 5823:2005 Specification for buoyancy aids and marine safety harnesses and lines
This correction amendment to clause 401.12.1 (a) of NZS 5823:2005 removes ambiguity in the labelling requirements for open waters life jackets, and clarifies that open waters life jackets are intended to hold an unconscious wearer's head above water in most conditions.
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Read more in our article: 'Amendment clarifies Standard for open-waters life jackets'.
NEW JOINT STANDARD
AS/NZS ISO 8124.6:2011 Safety of toys – Part 6: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use
Provides requirements to minimise the risk from certain specific hazards associated with the referenced products when used in a domestic environment. Identical with and reproduced from ISO 8124-4:2010.
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