Hi-Visibility

BETA has introduced the High Visibility Certification Scheme to help bring an end to the confusion surrounding high visibility garments and accessories for riders.

The scheme was created following industry concerns over the number of uncertified garments on the market and the re-classification of high-visibility garments under EU legislation to category II Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

BETA’s new certification scheme denotes compliance with the three high visibility standards for equestrian clothing. Coloured labels and stickers correlating to each will be used - EN471 is represented by an aqua label, EN1150, a Royal blue label and EN13356, a Navy blue label.

Only garments certified to a recognised standard will be admitted to the BETA scheme where they will be monitored and checked annually to ensure that they remain compliant.

Companies already signed-up for the scheme include Westgate EFI, Battles, V-Bandz and Airowear.

“It is not compulsory for companies to join the scheme, but by doing so, they are playing their part in helping the retailer and consumer to understand what is sometimes complicated and confusing certification,” said BETA executive director Claire Williams.

“The colour coded labels will enable customers to buy with knowledge and confidence as they know that all the checking has already been carried out by BETA.”

For more information on the different standards see our Hi Visibility Certification Scheme.

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