Harmonized Life Jacket Approvals
ANSI/CA/UL 12402-5:2015 Personal Flotation Devices
Buoyancy Aid Safety Requirements
Canada and the United States are working together to harmonize to one standard for life jacket approvals, allowing
the ability to use and sell the same product in both countries.
Current Life Jacket Approvals are called Legacy Type III for U.S. and Legacy PFD for Canada
New Harmonized Life Jacket Approvals for Canada and U.S. will now be called Level 70 Buoyancy Aids
• Lightweight and durable flotation foam
• 200 denier nylon construction
• Two 1" encircling belts with 1" chest strap
• SOLAS grade reflective material on front and back
• Vinyl piping around arm openings for durability
• Durable nylon construction
• Contrasting stitching on belts and straps for more efficient vessel checks
• Min. 15.5 lbs. of buoyancy
• USCG approved Type III & Canada Approved