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Mountaineering equipment - Slings - Safety requirements and test methods

Publication date:   Jan 22, 2026

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CEN

CEN/TC 136 Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment

European Norm

97.220.40   Outdoor and water sports equipment

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Scope

This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for slings used for mountaineering including climbing and related activities.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2016/425

Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC

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