The EN 1078 helmet impact test is an important safety test for bicycle helmets, skateboard helmets and roller skate helmets. The standard EN 1078:2012+A1:2012 specifies requirements and test methods for helmet construction, shock absorption, retention systems, field of vision and marking.

Bicycle helmet compliance testing is essential for verifying helmet safety and impact protection. Learn how EN 1078, CPSC 16 CFR Part 1203, and ASTM F1447 evaluate bicycle helmet performance and why a reliable Bicycle Helmet Impact Tester is important for compliance testing.

Every time a cyclist or skater puts on a helmet, they are trusting a lightweight shell to save their life. In the global market, especially in Europe, the EN 1078 standard is the definitive legal benchmark for bicycle helmets, skateboards, and roller skate headgear. Here is an inside look at how this advanced testing equipment puts helmets through their paces to meet EN 1078 certification.

ECE R22.06 is the latest and most stringent European safety standard for motorcycle and two-wheeler helmets. Reliable helmet test equipment is essential for manufacturers, labs, and certification bodies to verify compliance. HOTOTECH provides the ECE R22.06 helmet testing systems covering impact absorption, penetration resistance, retention system performance, and environmental conditioning.

In the industrial workplace, head protection is non-negotiable—every year, proper safety helmets prevent countless traumatic injuries and save lives. But not all helmets are created equal. The ANSI Z89.1 standard sets rigorous requirements for helmet design, performance, and testing, ensuring that workers are shielded from hazards like falling objects, impacts, and electrical risks. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about ANSI Z89.1.

For decades, motorcycle and motorcyclist safety has relied on industry standards that adapt to emerging risks. In 2023, the ECE 22.06 standard officially replaced its 20-year-old predecessor ECE 22.05, setting a new global benchmark for civilian helmet safety .

For decades, the ECE 22.05 certification was the global "gold standard" for motorcycle helmet safety. If you saw that sticker, you knew you were protected. However, as our understanding of head trauma and crash dynamics has evolved, the bar has been raised. The introduction of ECE 22.06 isn't just a minor tweak—it is a rigorous overhaul that has left many manufacturers scrambling to redesign their products. Here is why passing this new test is a significantly greater challenge.

If you are a motorcyclist, your helmet is the most critical piece of safety gear you own. For nearly two decades, the ECE 22.05 standard was the benchmark for helmet safety across Europe and much of the world. However, technology and accident research have evolved. Enter ECE 22.06—the most significant update to helmet safety regulations in over 20 years. In this guide, we’ll explore what this new standard means for you, how it changes helmet construction, and why it matters for your next ride.