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Carabiner Certifications, Decoded: UIAA, CE, EN12275, EN362 & EN365

18 Dec 2024 0 commentaire

What's the really means of these certifications?

  • UIAA — Independent mountaineering safety label.

  • EN12275 — Mountaineering connectors (climbing/rescue contexts).

  • EN362 — Personal fall-protection connectors (industrial/work-at-height).

  • EN365 — General PPE requirements: marking, instructions, documentation.

  • CE — The EU conformity marking applied to PPE after notified-body evaluation and quality control under Regulation (EU) 2016/425.

Notice: UIAA/EN specify how a connector must perform. CE is the legal conformity mark in Europe that says “this model passed the required assessment and ongoing QA.”

Person holding a climbing rope with a carabiner on a rocky mountain background

What's the different for CE and UIAA?

CE is required for sale in the EU/EEA. In North America, you’ll often see UIAA for climbing gears. 

Choosing the right tool

  • Climbing / rescue: Favor UIAA + EN12275. Auto-lockers reduce user error at anchors and belays.

  • Work at height (NA job sites): Check your safety plan. Many require ANSI Z359.12; EN362 + CE might not be sufficient by itself.

  • General utility (non-PPE): Certifications aren’t required—but be crystal clear it’s not for human suspension.

Your Freevane options 

  • Auto-Lock D, 25kN, 61gUIAA/CE marked and compliant with EN12275:2005 / EN362 / EN365. Built for serious use within local regulations and training. 

  • Wire-Gate D, 12kN, 21gUtility only. Great for gear, camp, and organization. Not PPE and not CE-marked as PPE.

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