prEN 568

Mountaineering equipment - Ice anchors - Safety requirements and test methods prEN 568

Publication date:   Jul 31, 2025

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40.60   Close of voting   Oct 23, 2025

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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This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for ice anchors, i.e. ice screws and ice pitons, for use in mountaineering including climbing.

Related legislation

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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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