ASTM F 3681:2025

1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes performance requirements for beach umbrella/anchor systems to prevent the beach umbrella/anchor system from detaching from the sand, including any entity that provides the use of beach umbrellas. 1.2 No products existing or manufactured after the approval date of this consumer safety specification shall, either by label or other means, indicate compliance with this specification unless they conform to all applicable requirements contained herein. 1.3 Test methods in this specification are to be used for the evaluation of beach umbrella/anchor systems to determine the suitability of the beach umbrella/anchor system in a use environment based on safety in wind conditions. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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