This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water in accordance with Clause 4 (see Table 1). This document (EN 15649-1) is only applicable with EN 15649-2 and the relevant specific parts (EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7). NOTE 1 Specific safety requirements are specified in the specific parts EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7. NOTE 2 The specific parts can include exclusions from the general requirements specified in this document and/or EN 15649-2. This standard is not applicable to: - aquatic toys according to Directive 2009/48/EC (use in shallow waters / use under supervision); - inflatable boats with a buoyancy > 1 800 N according to Directive 94/25/EC; - buoyant aids for swimming instructions according to Directive 89/686/EEC;- air mattresses which are not specifically designed or intended for use on the water (e.g. velour bed, self inflating mattress and rubberized cotton air mattress); - floating seats for angling purposes; - surf sports type devices (e.g. body boards, surf boards); - water ski, wakeboard or kite surfing board; - devices made from rigid materials e.g. wood, aluminium, hard or non-deformable plastic; - devices which are kept in shape by permanent air flow; - rings intended for use on water slides; - wading devices.