The ISO 7176 series of international standards provide a uniform testing method and requirements for electric wheelchairs worldwide. The European standard (EN 12184) is the main regulatory framework for the EU market, while the US standard emphasizes electrical safety and mechanical safety.
Related Events About Electric Wheelchairs Safety Standards
1.International standard ISO 7176 series development.
After 2000 (based on), The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has developed the ISO 7176 series of standards, which are globally recognized standards for electric wheelchairs and cover multiple aspects including dynamic stability, energy consumption, speed, acceleration, climate testing, obstacle climbing ability, etc. It’s a Standard development.
2.The EU introduces EN 12184 Electric Wheelchairs standard.
2009 (EN 12184:2009), European Standard EN 12184 is the main regulatory framework for electric wheelchairs in the EU market, setting out requirements and testing methods for electric wheelchairs and their chargers, and is a key standard for entry into the EU market. It’s a Standard development.
3.China revises standards for electric wheelchairs
2013 (Article published in 2013), Chinese national standard GB/T 12996-1991 is being revised to update the technical specifications for electric wheelchairs with reference to international, European and Japanese standards..
Relevant Organizations About Electric Wheelchairs Safety Standards
1.ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
It’s an international organization, developed the ISO 7176 series of international standards, which are widely recognized standards for electric wheelchairs worldwide.
2.European Standards (EN)
It’s a standard-setting body, as a european standards, whose standards (such as EN 12184) are the main regulatory framework for electric wheelchairs in the EU market.
3.ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
The American Standards Institute, whose standards (such as ANSI/RESNA) are the main basis for the safety of electric wheelchairs in the United States.It’s a standard-setting body.
4.ISO/TC 173 (ISO Technical Committee 173)
It’s an international organization. The committee under ISO responsible for the standardization of rehabilitation assistive devices, responsible for the development of the ISO 7176 series of standards.
5.CE certification body
As a certification body, it responsible for issuing the CE mark is the safety certification mark for products entering the EU market.
6.FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has specific safety standards and requirements for products such as electric wheelchairs. It’s a government agencies.
7.Notified Body
A third-party body as certification body in the EU market responsible for auditing and issuing CE certification.
