New PFD Label
You will start seeing the new PFD label on PFDs when you are out buying recreational outdoor equipment. The new PFD label is divided into three sections:
- Selection and Warning: This section includes the size of the PFD, performance information, etc.
- Certification and Approval: This section includes the USCG approval number, manufacturer’s information, etc.
- Care and Maintenance: This section includes information relating to the care and maintenance of the PFD. No matter if you are looking at an old label or a new one, here are three things you should focus on:
- User weight
- Chest size
- USCG approval number
![New life jacket/PFD label with user weight, chest size, and USCG approved called out](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/4765/attachments/original/PFD-label-Image-highlighted.jpg?1597257104)