Regulations last checked for updates: Jan 18, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2025
§ 160.255-17 - Marking and labeling.

(a) Each lifejacket must be marked with the appropriate label as specified in Figure 6DV of ANSI/CAN/UL 12402-4 (incorporated by reference, see § 160.255-5).

(b) The Commandant may prescribe additional marking requirements for special purpose devices or unique or novel designs.

authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103,3306,3703,4302; E.O. 12234; 45 FR 58801; 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; and DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4
cite as: 46 CFR 160.255-17