DTI approves standard requirements for bicycles for young children
The Department of Trade and Industry-Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS) adopted as a Philippine National Standard (PNS) the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) International Standard (IS) 8098:2017 Cycles – Safety requirements for bicycles for young children.
This PNS is identical to International Standard, ISO 8098:2014. It specifies the safety and performance requirements and test methods for the design; assembly and testing
of fully assembled bicycles and sub-assemblies for young children. The standard also provides guidelines for instructions on the use and care of the bicycles.
The PNS ISO 8098:2017, Cycles – Safety requirements for bicycles for young children is applicable to bicycles with a maximum saddle height of more than 435mm and less
than 635 mm, propelled by a transmitted drive to the rear wheel.
The DTI-BPS is the National Standards Body of the Philippines. It is the Philippines’ member to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
A copy of the standard may be availed for a minimal fee from the Standards Data Centre at 791.3127 and [email protected].
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