Overview
ISO 25649-2:2024 - Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water: Part 2 - Consumer information defines the consumer-facing information and labelling requirements for classified floating leisure articles (e.g., inflatables, floats, water toys) covered by ISO 25649-1:2024. This second edition updates requirements for point‑of‑sale information, instructions for use, product safety labels and the use of graphical safety symbols to ensure consumers receive clear, durable and usable guidance before and during use.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope of consumer information: Information must cover four stages - before buying (point of sale), preparation for use, use (safety information), and maintenance/repair/storage.
- Point-of-sale information: Packaging or visible displays must include product type, supplier name/address, diagram or photo with main dimensions, intended user specifications (age, weight if applicable), load capacity, place of use and relevant safety notes.
- Printing and durability:
- Text must contrast with background and conform to durability requirements in ISO 25649-1:2024 (Clause 7).
- Plain text on product: uppercase letters, minimum 3 mm height, in the language of sale.
- Safety labels and symbols:
- Use of ISO 7010 general signs (warning, prohibition, mandatory action) and supplementary safety information symbols is required.
- Supplementary symbols (e.g., “No protection against drowning”, entrapment warnings) are used with warnings or explanatory text.
- Clauses cover symbol position, colour, size and allocation, plus grouping rules (see Clause 6 and Annex A for examples).
- Instructions: Safety instructions, installation and preparation guidance, and maintenance/repair/storage instructions must be provided in accompanying documentation or on the product for simple designs.
Applications and users
Who uses ISO 25649-2:2024:
- Manufacturers and designers of floating leisure articles - to create compliant labels, manuals and packaging.
- Importers and retailers - to verify point‑of‑sale information and consumer notices are present and understandable.
- Testing and certification bodies - to assess printed durability, labelling and information completeness against ISO 25649 series requirements.
- Regulators and safety professionals - to reference uniform consumer information practices for water‑related leisure products.
Practical benefits:
- Improves consumer safety and informed product selection.
- Standardizes labels and instructions across markets to reduce misuse and drowning risks.
- Supports clear compliance checks and market surveillance.
Related standards
- ISO 25649-1:2024 - Classification, materials, general requirements and test methods (normative reference).
- ISO 3864-2:2016 - Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs (referenced).
- ISO 7010 series - Graphical safety symbols used throughout the document.
Keywords: ISO 25649-2:2024, floating leisure articles, consumer information, product safety labels, safety symbols, point of sale information, inflatable water toys.