Australia's Updated Bicycle Helmet Safety Standard Complying with the mandatory standard New mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets in Australia. Effective March 22, 2024 with a 18-month transitional period. Submit a Test Summary The [...]

The Latest Updated Australian Bicycle Helmet Safety Standard Australia's Assistant Treasurers and Minister for Financial Services, the Hone. Stephan Jones MP, has established the Consumer Goods (Bicycle Helmets) Safety Standard 2024. The standard will continue to provide strong guidelines for the design, construction, testing, and labeling of bicycle helmets, aimed [...]

ASTM F963 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety ASTM International recently released the latest version of ASTM F963, a comprehensive standard in charge of Toy Safety for products aimed at children under the age of 14. This updated edition specifies essential requirements and testing methodologies crucial for ensuring the [...]

Reese's Law for Button Cell or Coin Batteries Reese's Law mandates the CPSC to establish safety standards for products with button cell or coin batteries. The rule, effective from October 23, 2023, incorporates ANSI/UL 4200A-2023, requiring secure battery compartments and warnings on packaging. Testing and certification start from December 20, [...]

Bicycle regulatory and compliance safety testing is at the core of our business. As with any consumer product heading to market, bicycle manufacturers need to confirm these primary factors to determine the final scope of the project: Intended age of the user. A children's bicycle is typically for riders less than 13 years of [...]

The UK’s Brexit action has had an impact on the rules regarding product compliance for items imported and sold in the UK. The UK will now use its own mark, UKCA, to replace the EU's CE compliance mark for certain categories of goods placed on the market. These categories include but are not limited [...]

The growing popularity of electric bicycles has naturally resulted in new safety standards and regional legislation to ensure consumer safety. These standards and regulations can present themselves as overwhelming, leaving many e-bike suppliers at a loss when creating plans to meet all necessary safety and regulatory criteria. We've compiled a few tips to help [...]