Bicycle & Sport Helmets
Evaluations for Compliance, Workmanship & Chemical Hazards
Business Challenge
Helmet construction differs by type to help protect the wearer’s head from the most common impacts associated with that particular sport or activity. Consequently, testing requirements also differ by helmet type, and companies selling or manufacturing bicycle or sport helmets need to have their products appropriately evaluated. Addressing concerns for proper protection from impact hazards, product performance, chemical considerations and overall workmanship are all crucial to achieving success in the marketplace. How can companies easily meet all of these objectives?
Solution
As a global solutions partner, Bureau Veritas is ready to assist you with a comprehensive approach for brand protection and evaluation of your bicycle or sport helmets. We will work with you to identify the solutions to help verify regulatory and industry compliance for your helmet type and meet your specific objectives such as assessing your product for chemical concerns, overall workmanship and performance. Our technical professionals actively participate in the quality assurance industry and understand the needs of athletic sporting goods companies.
With approximately 8,500 employees around the world specializing in consumer quality assurance, we offer extensive technical leadership and capabilities to help you meet the challenges of doing business in today’s marketplace.
What are the key benefits?
• Enhanced risk management and brand protection
• Compliant products
• Convenient and turnkey quality solutions to meet your needs
• Improved return on your quality assurance spend
Our Approach
With Bureau Veritas, you can find the best quality assurance solutions for your bicycle and sport helmets. Assess your helmets to US regulations and industry standards for:
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Impact resistance |
Positional stability |
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Retention system |
Extreme temperatures |
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Peripheral vision |
Weathering |
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Projectile impacts sports |
Corrosion resistance |
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Labeling and more… |
Our testing capabilities for helmets include ASTM (F1446, F1447, F1849, F2032, F429, F717, F1163, F1952, F1898, F2040, F1492, F1587, F2400), NOCSAE (ND002, ND022, ND024, ND072, ND087, ND090) and CPSC accredited lab to 16 CFR Part 1203.
Evaluate your product for CPSIA obligations, California Proposition 65, REACH Regulation and other global requirements
Monitor and control product quality through the supply chain with anti-counterfeiting measures, factory inspections and audits, and social compliance audits
Efficiently manage global quality assurance activities through BV OneSource for order tracking, reporting, disposition, web-based document control and much more
Use our services for a wide variety of athletic helmets including:
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Bicycle |
Snowboarding |
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BMX cycling |
Skiing |
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Downhill mountain bicycle racing |
Short track speed ice skating |
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Equestrian sports |
Football |
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Roller skating / Trick roller skating – Pole vaulting |
Baseball |
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Skateboarding |
Softball |
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Why Choose Bureau Veritas?
Reputation
For over 35 years, we have worked successfully with top manufacturers and retailers around the world to help them better manage risk and regulatory compliance.
Worldwide Locations
With locations close to sourcing areas in over 40 countries, we offer you the convenience of global coverage with local service where you need it.
Technical Knowledge & Leadership
Our staff participate in the development of international, industry and regulatory standards worldwide.
Personalized Service
We are committed to meeting your evolving needs.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Is testing required for helmets by law?
Since 1999, testing bicycle helmets in the US has been required by federal law and is regulated under 16 CFR 1203, Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets. Although these regulations do not apply to other types of sport helmets (skateboarding, football, skiing, etc.), there are a number of industry standards (ASTM, NOCSAE, EN) that provide safety requirements for sport helmets.
In the absence of federal regulations, the CPSC uses these industry standards to determine compliance. The CPSC pamphlet, Which Helmet for Which Activity, states, “Helmets specifically marketed for exclusive use in an activity other than bicycling. . . should meet other federal and/or voluntary safety standards.”
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