Hand-propelled wheelchairs (HS code(s): 871310); (ICS code(s): 11.180.10)

SI 1279 part 1 – Wheelchairs: Manual wheelchairs – Requirements and test methods; (52 page(s), in English), (7 page(s), in Hebrew)

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 1279 part 1, dealing with hand-propelled wheelchairs. This proposed standard revision adopts both the European Standard EN 12183: September 2022 and the American Standard RESNA WC-1:2019 and allows for complying with either. The major differences between the old version and this new revised draft standard are as follows:

·        Chapter A, The European Import route:

o   Adopts an updated European standard. The main differences between the editions are detailed in Annex G.

o   Expanded the standard's scope to include manually propelled wheelchairs for bathing and for use in the toilet.

·        Chapter B, The American Import Route:

o   Adopts an updated American standard.

o   Adds Section 3 dealing with the brake efficiency.

Both the old standard and this new revised standard will apply from entry into force of this revision for a period of 6 months. During this time, products may be tested according to the old or the new revised standard.