EN ISO 8437-4:2021/A1:2026

Schneefräsen - Sicherheitsanforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 4: Informationen zu nationalen und regionalen Bestimmungen - Änderung 1 (ISO 8437-4:2019/Amd 1:2026)

Chasse-neige - Exigences de sécurité et essais - Partie 4: Exigences nationales et régionales additionnelles - Amendement 1 (ISO 8437-4:2019/Amd 1:2026)

Snežne freze - Varnostne zahteve in preskusni postopki - 4. del: Dodatne nacionalne in regionalne zahteve - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 8437-4:2019/Amd 1:2026)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 19-May-2026
• ICS: 43.160 - Special purpose vehicles
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 144 - Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 144/WG 7 - Garden equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 20-May-2026
• Completion Date: 20-May-2026
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 8437-4:2021/A1:2026 - Snow throwers - Safety requirements and test procedures - Part 4: Additional national and regional requirements - Amendment 1 (ISO 8437-4:2019/Amd 1:2026)

Relations

• Consolidated By: ISO 8437-4:2019/Amd 1:2026 - Snow throwers — Safety requirements and test procedures — Part 4: Additional national and regional requirements — Amendment 1
• Effective Date: 12-Feb-2026
• Amends: EN ISO 8437-4:2021 - Snow throwers - Safety requirements and test procedures - Part 4: Additional national and regional requirements (ISO 8437-4:2019)
• Effective Date: 20-Oct-2021

Overview

EN ISO 8437-4:2021/A1:2026 - "Snow throwers – Safety requirements and test procedures – Part 4: Additional national and regional requirements – Amendment 1 (ISO 8437-4:2019/Amd 1:2026)" - is an essential amendment developed by CEN addressing safety and compliance for combustion engine powered snow throwers. This standard outlines the additional safety requirements and test procedures that are applicable at both national and regional levels, supplementing the general provisions in EN ISO 8437-1, 8437-2, and 8437-3.

The document ensures that manufacturers, importers, and regulatory authorities are equipped with specific guidelines to improve operational safety, mitigate noise and vibration emissions, and confirm conformity with European directives related to machinery. These additional requirements are critical for both pedestrian-controlled and ride-on snow throwers.

Key Topics

• Additional Regional Requirements
  This standard amendment focuses on extra national and regional requirements that build upon baseline international standards, ensuring greater harmonization across jurisdictions.

• Safety Requirements for Engine Speed
  Snow throwers must be designed so that engine speed cannot exceed the manufacturer’s specified limit via any controls or simple adjustments, addressing safety and operational integrity for both pedestrian-controlled and ride-on machines.

• Noise and Vibration

  • Noise Measurement: Testing and declaration of noise emission values must align with Directive 2000/14/EC and ISO 4871.
  • Sound Power Level: The standard mandates the use of Directive 2000/14/EC Annex III Part A for determining sound power levels.
  • Marking and Information: Clear requirements for how noise emission values are communicated and labeled on the machinery.

• Conformity with EU Directives
  The amendment provides a means for manufacturers to demonstrate presumption of conformity with essential health and safety requirements under Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive). This links the standard directly to regulatory compliance and product approval processes.

Applications

• Manufacturing Compliance:
  Manufacturers of pedestrian-controlled and ride-on snow throwers can use this standard to ensure their products meet safety, noise, and marking requirements specific to national or regional markets. This facilitates access to the European market and alignment with evolving regulatory expectations.

• Product Testing and Certification:
  Organizations tasked with testing and certifying snow throwers can reference the procedures and requirements set out in EN ISO 8437-4:2021/A1:2026 to assess compliance, especially regarding engine control, sound levels, vibration limits, and information labeling.

• Regulatory Reference:
  Governments and regulatory bodies reference these harmonized requirements to uphold safety and conformity in the market, guiding enforcement and public procurement.

• Risk Reduction:
  Application of this standard helps reduce the risks associated with snow thrower operation, from uncontrolled engine speeds to excessive noise and vibrations, ultimately protecting users and bystanders.

Related Standards

To achieve full compliance and coverage, EN ISO 8437-4:2021/A1:2026 should be used together with other key standards, including:

• EN ISO 8437-1:2019 - Terminology and common tests for snow throwers
• EN ISO 8437-2:2021 - Pedestrian-controlled snow throwers
• EN ISO 8437-3:2021 - Ride-on snow throwers
• EN ISO 3744:2010 & EN ISO 4871:2009 - Methods for determining and reporting machinery noise
• EN ISO 12100:2010 - General principles for design and risk reduction
• Directive 2000/14/EC - Noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors
• Directive 2006/42/EC - Machinery Directive for essential safety requirements

Proper integration and reference to these standards ensure comprehensive compliance for snow thrower design, manufacturing, and market entry within the European Economic Area.

Keywords: snow thrower safety, EN ISO 8437-4, noise emission, vibration, machinery directive, CEN, regional requirements, product conformity, powered garden equipment.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2026
Snežne freze - Varnostne zahteve in preskusni postopki - 4. del: Dodatne
nacionalne in regionalne zahteve - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 8437-4:2019/Amd 1:2026)
Snow throwers - Safety requirements and test procedures - Part 4: Additional national
and regional requirements - Amendment 1 (ISO 8437-4:2019/Amd 1:2026)
Schneefräsen - Sicherheitsanforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 4: Informationen zu
nationalen und regionalen Bestimmungen - Änderung 1 (ISO 8437-4:2019/Amd 1:2026)
Chasse-neige - Exigences de sécurité et essais - Partie 4: Exigences nationales et
régionales additionnelles - Amendement 1 (ISO 8437-4:2019/Amd 1:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 8437-4:2021/A1:2026
ICS:
43.160 Vozila za posebne namene Special purpose vehicles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 8437-4:2021/A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2026
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 43.160
English Version
Snow throwers - Safety requirements and test procedures
- Part 4: Additional national and regional requirements -
Amendment 1 (ISO 8437-4:2019/Amd 1:2026)
Chasse-neige - Exigences de sécurité et essais - Partie Schneefräsen - Sicherheitsanforderungen und
4: Exigences nationales et régionales additionnelles - Prüfverfahren - Teil 4: Informationen zu nationalen
Amendement 1 (ISO 8437-4:2019/Amd 1:2026) und regionalen Bestimmungen - Änderung 1 (ISO
8437-4:2019/Amd 1:2026)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 8437-4:2021; it was approved by CEN on 21 April 2026.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2026 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN ISO 8437-4:2021/A1:2026 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive2006/42/EC aimed to be covered . 4

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 8437-4:2021/A1:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 23
"Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry" in collaboration with Technical Committee
CEN/TC 144 “Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry” the secretariat of which is held by
AFNOR.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 8437-4:2021 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2026,
and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2026.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 8437-4:2019/Amd 1:2026 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 8437-4:2021/A1:2026
without any modification.
Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive2006/42/EC aimed to be covered
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request “M/396
Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for Standardisation in the field of machinery" to provide one voluntary
means of conforming to essential requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament
and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast).
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive,
compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of
the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements
of that Directive, and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Annex I of Directive
2006/42/EC
The relevant Essential
Clause(s)/sub-clause(s) of this
Requirements of Directive Remarks/Notes
EN
2006/42/EC
5.1, 6.1 Table 3 (4.2.2.5)
1.1.2(a)
Table 5 (4.2.2.6)
1.1.2(c) 4.1,5.1,6.1
5.1, 6.1 Table 3 (4.2.2.5)
1.2.2. Control devices
Table 5 (4.2.2.6)
5.1, 6.1 Table 3 (4.3.1)
1.4.2.1. Fixed guards
Table 5 (4.3.1)
5.1, 6.1 Table 3 (4.9)
1.5.8. Noise
Table 5 (4.9)
5.1, 6.1 Table 3 (4.10)
1.5.9. Vibrations
Table 5 (4.10)
5.1, 6.1 Table 3 (4.8)
1.5.11. Radiation
Table 5 (4.8)
1.7. INFORMATION
1.7.3. Marking of machinery 4,1 Table 1 (5.1)
3.6.2. Marking 4.1 Table 1 (5.1)
Table ZA.2 — Normative references from clause 2 of this document and their corresponding
European publications
Column 4
Column 1 Column 2
Column 3
Reference in International
Corresponding European
Title
Clause 2 Standard Edition
Standard Edition
Acoustics — Determination
of sound power levels and
sound energy levels of noise
sources using sound
ISO 3744 ISO 3744:2010 EN ISO 3744:2010
pressure — Engineering
methods for an essentially
free field over a reflecting
plane
Acoustics — Declaration and
verification of noise emission
ISO 4871 ISO 4871:1996 EN ISO 4871:2009
values of machinery and
equipment
Agricultural wheeled
tractors and field
ISO 5008 ISO 5008:2002 machinery — Measurement See column 2
of whole-body vibration of
the operator
Snow throwers — Safety
requirements and test
ISO 8437-1:2019 ISO 8437-1:2019 procedures — Part 1: EN ISO 8437-1:2021
Terminology and common
tests
Snow throwers — Safety
requirements and test
ISO 8437-2:2019 ISO 8437-2:2019 procedures — Part 2: EN ISO 8437-2:2021
Pedestrian- controlled snow
throwers
Snow throwers — Safety
requirements and test
ISO 8437-3:2019 ISO 8437-3:2019 EN ISO 8437-3:2021
procedures — Part 3: Ride-
on snow throwers
Acoustics — Noise emitted
by machinery and
equipment — Determination
of emission sound pres
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