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Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)

Personal flotation devices (PFDs) are equipment designed to keep a person afloat in water. These include life vests, boating vests, ring buoys, horseshoe buoys, and throwable cushions. For sellers on Amazon, it’s crucial to ensure that all PFDs meet the relevant laws, regulations, and standards.

Types of PFDs:

  • Buoyancy aid – Level 50: Ideal for swimmers in sheltered waters. Not designed to self-right.
  • Life jacket – Level 100: Suitable for sheltered waters where self-help isn’t required.
  • Life jacket – Level 150: Intended for coastal and offshore waters; can turn an unconscious person.
  • Life jacket – Level 275: For offshore, extreme conditions, especially with heavy clothing.

Compliance Requirements:

  • Regulations: Products must comply with EU 2016/425 and specific EN standards.
  • Documentation: Include a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and EC type-examination certificate.
  • Images: Provide clear images of the product, labels, compliance markings, and instructions.

Vendors must ensure thorough compliance to maintain product listings and avoid potential penalties.

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