Amazon cracks down on mountaineering equipment

After the outbreak of the epidemic abroad, people try to avoid activities in crowded places, which has contributed to the sales of household products and subdivided outdoor sports products.

While sales of rock-climbing equipment have surged, their safety has also caught the attention of the authorities. Following the carabiner, Amazon has recently started a new round of strict control of climbing equipment.

This time, let's take a look at how to test the climbing products in order to pass the Amazon review.

Table of contents

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Materials to be prepared

02

Penalty for no test report

03

Carabiner Regulatory Requirements

04

Mountaineering Helmets Regulatory Requirements

05

Climbing rope regulations

06

Climbing seat belt regulations

07

Reminders and Advice

Materials to be prepared

Information requested by Amazon:

Amazon may ask you to provide the following information at any time, so it is recommended that you have this information readily available for submission:

· Your business name (if applicable) and seller number

· Your contact information: email address and phone number

· A list of all your posted climbing gear

· Product images and product packaging images (if applicable) of all climbing equipment you post. Images must include all sides of the product and product packaging for Amazon to review.

· Product pictures or test reports as evidence of compliance with warning and hazard labels (if applicable)

· All product descriptions and brochures for all climbing gear you sell

If tested to EN or ASTM requirements, the test report must be issued by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory confirming that each item has been tested to the applicable requirements above

Note: The test report must include an image of the tested item, and the image should be sufficient to demonstrate that the tested item is the same as the item listed on the detail page.

Penalty for no corresponding test report

If you do not provide the required information by the applicable deadline, Amazon may:

●Delete related product information;

● Suspend your permission to add new items and/or post items;

● withhold any monies due to you;

● file a lawsuit.

Amazon reserves the right to take any further action that may be necessary in its sole discretion.

Carabiner Regulatory Requirements

1 Carabiner Definition

A mountaineering lock is a metal ring with a spring-loaded door that is used to quickly and reversibly connect components during rock climbing and mountaineering, and is a key part of a safety system.

Mountaineering locks can be used to secure ropes to equipment, or to connect two or more pieces of equipment together. They are usually made of aluminum or steel. The latches are available in different shapes (D-shaped, asymmetrical D-shaped and oval) and can be either locking or non-locking.

Product example

2 requirements

Amazon requires all mountaineering locks posted for sale to be inspected. Must meet specific regulatory or standard requirements listed below:

Product Name Regulatory or Standard Requirements

Mountaineering locks EN 12275:2013 or

/ASSE Z359.12-2009 or

ASTM F1774

Mountaineering Helmets Regulatory Requirements

1 Definition of mountaineering helmet

Mountaineering helmets are used to protect the user from injury to the user's head during rock climbing. There are two types of climbing helmets available for participation in mountaineering: a hard-shell helmet and a shell-foam helmet.

This policy does not apply to helmets for arboriculture-related work (also known as arboriculture helmets).

hard shell helmet

Hardshell helmets (also known as "suspension helmets" or "hybrid helmets") are similar to traditional covers, but have a super-hard outer shell, usually made of ABS plastic, with a sling suspension system and a thin foam lining.

Shelled foam helmet

Shelled foam helmets are lightweight and typically feature thick layers of impact-resistant foam made of polystyrene or polypropylene, complemented by a thin layer of polycarbonate shell for protection. These helmets dissipate impact forces by passively deforming.

Examples of mountaineering helmets

2 requirements

Amazon requires all mountaineering helmets listed for sale to be tested. Must meet specific regulatory or standard requirements listed below:

Product Name Regulatory or Standard Requirements

Mountaineering helmets EN 12492:2012 (safety requirements for mountaineering equipment and mountaineering helmets)

Climbing rope regulations

1 Definition of climbing rope

A climbing rope is a tool attached to a climbing harness and an anchor point (eg, a wall, wall, or ledge) to prevent the climber from falling.

Climbing ropes typically consist of a long-twist fiber core and a braided colored fiber outer sheath.

Product example

2 requirements

Amazon requires all climbing ropes posted for sale to be tested. Must meet specific regulatory or standard requirements listed below:

Product Name Regulatory or Standard Requirements

Rock climbing rope EN 892:2012+A1:2016 (safety requirements for mountaineering equipment and power climbing ropes)

Climbing seat belt regulations

1 Climbing seat belt buckle definition

A safety belt used primarily during rock climbing or mountaineering when the user's feet are not touching the ground.

A climbing harness is a climbing equipment that provides safety for the user by attaching to a climbing rope or anchor point.

Product example

2 requirements

Amazon requires all climbing harnesses posted for sale to be tested. Must meet specific regulatory or standard requirements listed below:

Product Name Regulatory or Standard Requirements

Climbing safety belts EN 12277:2015 (Climbing equipment, safety requirements for safety belts)

ASTM F1772 – 17 (Standard Specification for Rescue and Sports Seat Belts)

Wuxiang reminder

Amazon has begun to strictly check the qualifications of mountaineering products such as test reports. Recently, many customers have reported that their products such as mountaineering helmets, climbing ropes, and climbing safety belts have been removed from Amazon's shelves, and they have received relevant emails to notify the party that needs to submit the test report. can appeal.

Product testing takes a certain period of time. In order to avoid losses caused by products being taken off the shelves and delayed in sales, Wuxiang suggests that sellers of mountaineering products that have not been spot-checked can do the testing of related mountaineering products in advance. Report in case you need it.

Summary table of mountaineering products regulations

Product Name Regulatory or Standard Requirements

Mountaineering locks EN 12275:2013 or

/ASSE Z359.12-2009 or

ASTM F1774

Mountaineering helmets EN 12492:2012 (safety requirements for mountaineering equipment and mountaineering helmets)

Rock climbing rope EN 892:2012+A1:2016 (safety requirements for mountaineering equipment and power climbing ropes)

Climbing safety belts EN 12277:2015 (Climbing equipment, safety requirements for safety belts)

ASTM F1772 – 17 (Standard Specification for Rescue and Sports Seat Belts)