South Korea - Public Notice of Amendment to Safety Standards for Life Products Subject to Safety Confirmation – Annex 52 (Helmets for Vehicle Riders)

Business description

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards has issued a notice to amend safety standards for motorcycle helmets to align with international terminology and current market trends.

The update expands the number of testing headforms from three to six and improves size labeling to better reflect diverse user dimensions.

Additionally, the amendment refines testing methods for shock absorption and chin strap strength, while introducing new safety requirements for helmets without chin straps.

Source: KATS Notice No. 2026-031

Countries:

South Korea

Product categories:

Engineering and Type Approval

Technical aspects:

Safety

Business fields:

M.04 Engineering and Type Approval

Regions:

Asia

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