SIST EN ISO 8437-1:2021/A1:2026

Schneefräsen - Sicherheitsanforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 1: Begriffe und allgemeine Prüfverfahren - Änderung 1 (ISO 8437-1:2019/Amd 1:2026)

Chasse-neige - Exigences de sécurité et essais - Partie 1: Terminologie et essais communs - Amendement 1: Clarification du domaine d'application (ISO 8437-1:2019/Amd 1:2026)

Snežne freze - Varnostne zahteve in preskusni postopki - 1. del: Terminologija in splošni preskusi - Dopolnilo A1: Pojasnilo področja uporabe (ISO 8437-1:2019/Amd 1:2026)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 31-Jul-2022
• Publication Date: 10-Jun-2026
• ICS: 43.160 - Special purpose vehicles
• Technical Committee: IMKG - Machinery for agriculture and forestry
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 27-May-2026
• Due Date: 01-Aug-2026
• Completion Date: 11-Jun-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: EN ISO 8437-1:2021/A1:2026 - Snow throwers - Safety requirements and test procedures - Part 1: Terminology and common tests - Amendment 1: Scope clarification (ISO 8437-1:2019/Amd 1:2026)

Relations

• Amends: SIST EN ISO 8437-1:2021 - Snow throwers - Safety requirements and test procedures - Part 1: Terminology and common tests (ISO 8437-1:2019)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2026

Overview

SIST EN ISO 8437-1:2021/A1:2026 is an amendment to the international standard for snow throwers, detailing updated safety requirements and test procedures. Specifically, this amendment focuses on clarifying the scope of Part 1: Terminology and Common Tests. It provides clear definitions and test methodologies for combustion engine powered pedestrian-controlled and ride-on snow throwers, ensuring consistency and safety in the design, manufacture, and use of these specialized machines. The amendment aligns with ISO 8437-1:2019 and applies in combination with related parts of the ISO 8437 series to achieve complete coverage of requirements and verification methods for snow throwers.

Keywords: snow throwers, safety requirements, test procedures, terminology, combustion engine, pedestrian-controlled, ride-on, standardization

Key Topics

• Terminology Clarification
  The amendment defines key terms and establishes standard definitions for snow thrower components, operations, and configurations to facilitate uniform understanding across the industry.

• Common Test Methods
  Provides guidance on recognized test procedures suitable for both pedestrian-controlled and ride-on snow throwers, supporting reliable assessment of safety and functionality.

• Scope Articulation
  Updates the scope to clearly distinguish which snow thrower types and configurations are included under the standard, reducing ambiguity for manufacturers and regulatory bodies.

• Document Consistency
  Ensures that references to associated parts of the ISO 8437 series are clear, guiding users to the correct sections for detailed requirements and verification procedures.

Applications

The clarified scope and updated terminology from this standard amendment offer practical benefits in several areas:

• Manufacturing
  Manufacturers use these standardized safety requirements and test methods to design and produce snow throwers that are compliant with European and international regulations, reducing the risk of non-conformity and enhancing product safety.

• Product Testing and Certification
  Testing bodies and certification agencies apply the common test methods specified to assess snow throwers for market entry, facilitating consistent and repeatable evaluation processes.

• Regulatory Compliance
  Authorities refer to this standard to enforce safety regulations for both pedestrian-controlled and ride-on snow throwers, ensuring public safety and industry reliability.

• Procurement and Industry Practice
  Organizations and businesses purchasing snow throwers can use the defined terminology and scope to specify requirements, conduct due diligence, and ensure equipment meets relevant safety standards.

Related Standards

SIST EN ISO 8437-1:2021/A1:2026 operates in conjunction with other critical documents for a comprehensive safety and verification framework in snow thrower standardization:

• ISO 8437-2: Pedestrian-controlled snow throwers – specific requirements and test methods
• ISO 8437-3: Ride-on snow throwers – specific requirements and test methods
• ISO 8437-4: Requirements and verification methods for both pedestrian-controlled and ride-on snow throwers
• ICS 43.160: Special purpose vehicles, providing a broader context for vehicle and machinery standards in this sector

By establishing clarified terminology, updated testing protocols, and a clearly defined scope, SIST EN ISO 8437-1:2021/A1:2026 strengthens the foundation for safe, high-quality snow thrower production and use, supporting manufacturers, regulators, and end-users throughout the global market.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2026
Snežne freze - Varnostne zahteve in preskusni postopki - 1. del: Terminologija in
splošni preskusi - Dopolnilo A1: Pojasnilo področja uporabe (ISO 8437-
1:2019/Amd 1:2026)
Snow throwers - Safety requirements and test procedures - Part 1: Terminology and
common tests - Amendment 1: Scope clarification (ISO 8437-1:2019/Amd 1:2026)
Schneefräsen - Sicherheitsanforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 1: Begriffe und
allgemeine Prüfverfahren - Änderung 1 (ISO 8437-1:2019/Amd 1:2026)
Chasse-neige - Exigences de sécurité et essais - Partie 1: Terminologie et essais
communs - Amendement 1: Clarification du domaine d'application (ISO 8437-
1:2019/Amd 1:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 8437-1:2021/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 8437-1:2021/A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2026
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 43.160
English Version
Snow throwers - Safety requirements and test procedures
- Part 1: Terminology and common tests - Amendment 1:
Scope clarification (ISO 8437-1:2019/Amd 1:2026)
Chasse-neige - Exigences de sécurité et essais - Partie Schneefräsen - Sicherheitsanforderungen und
1: Terminologie et essais communs - Amendement 1: Prüfverfahren - Teil 1: Begriffe und allgemeine
Clarification du domaine d'application (ISO 8437- Prüfverfahren - Änderung 1: Klarstellung des
1:2019/Amd 1:2026) Anwendungsbereichs (ISO 8437-1:2019/Amd 1:2026)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 8437-1:2021; 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 8437-1:2021/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 8437-1:2021/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 8437-1:2021 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 8437-1:2019/Amd 1:2026 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 8437-1:2021/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 Remarks/Notes
Requirements of Directive EN
2006/42/EC *
1. ESSENTIAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
1.1.2. Principles of safety
integration
1.1.2(a) 4, 5
1.1.2(c) 4, 5
1.1.3. Materials and products 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5
1.5. RISKS DUE TO OTHER
HAZARDS
1.5.5. Extreme temperatures 4.3
1.5.6. Fire 4.4.1, 4.4.2
...