Snell Memorial Foundation
Snell Foundation, Inc.
United States
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Founded in 1957, Snell Memorial Foundation is a foundation based in United States working on health, science & research.
The Snell Memorial Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to head protection. Established in 1957 after the death of race driver Pete Snell, it develops helmet safety standards, tests and certifies helmets for bicycling, motorcycling, auto racing, equestrian, skiing and other activities, and conducts research and public education on head and brain injury. Its testing laboratory is located in California and is accredited by A2LA.
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Snell Helmet Certification Program
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Pre-market evaluation of helmet models against Snell standards, with rigorous testing of submitted samples before certification.
Random Sample Testing Program
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Purchases helmets from retail and distribution sources and tests them to confirm that certified helmets continue to meet Snell standards.
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ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for helmet testing at the Snell California laboratory
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Sports Car Club of America, National Hot Rod Association, Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, American Motorcyclist Association, Motorcycle Industry Council, United States Equestrian Federation, NASA Pro Racing, American Power Boat Association, International Council of Motorsport Sciences, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
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