Lifejacket makers can now sell the same product in the US and Canada

The US Coast Guard has updated its rules for lifejackets, allowing manufacturers to use new international safety standards instead of older US-specific ones. This means companies can now design and produce lifejackets that meet both US and Canadian requirements, simplifying their production process.

For decades, lifejacket manufacturers had to make slightly different products for the US and Canadian markets, even though the safety goals were the same. This rule change removes that duplication, making it cheaper and faster to bring new designs to market. It also means consumers in both countries will see more innovative and potentially better-designed lifejackets.