EN 1972:1997
Diving Accessories - Snorkels - Safety Requirements and Test Methods

Standard No.

EN 1972:1997

Release Date

1997

Published By

European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

Status

Withdraw

Replace By

EN 1972:2015

Latest

EN 1972:2015

Scope

The document specifies safety requirements in order to increaseThe safety inThe use of snorkels for swimmers and divers. It is applicable to snorkels, which allow users to breathe atThe water surface whilst floating withThe face submerged. It covers snorkels used by swimmers, skin divers as well as SCUBA (acronym for self contained underwater breathing apparatus) divers.

EN 1972:1997 history

• 2015 EN 1972:2015 Diving equipment - Snorkels - Requirements and test methods
• 1997 EN 1972:1997 Diving Accessories - Snorkels - Safety Requirements and Test Methods