Standards committee Comment

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February 7, 2025 — Litchfield Park, AZ

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We believe athletes sustain fewer injuries when these practices are followed:

  • manufacturers pursue certification for new equipment, which includes establishing effective QC/QA programs;
  • sport governing bodies mandate use of equipment that meets NOCSAE standards;
  • consumers send their headgear to NOCSAE-licensed recertifiers for reconditioning and recertification;
    • all laboratories that perform NOCSAE testing participate in ongoing round-robin system verification.
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    Quick Read: Committee Actions

    Modifications to a Standard

    Modifications to standards documents are editorial changes and do not need committee approval. Their purpose is usually for clarification.

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    Revisions to a Standard

    Revisions to standards documents require action by the Standards Committee. Revisions are changes to standards that alter a critical test or performance parameter.

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    Reaffirm, Withdraw, or Revise

    Standards that have been in effect for 4 years without a revision or modification require action by the Standards Committee to reaffirm, withdraw, or revise.

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    Effective Dates

    The primary purpose for setting an effective date is to specify when a licensee’s products must be in compliance with a revised version of a standard.

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