How to Ensure Your Rides Meet International Safety Certifications Before Importing

When importing amusement rides from overseas, safety certification is the most critical factor park owners must verify. Whether you operate a theme park, family entertainment center, or outdoor amusement zone, rides that fail to meet your country’s standards can be held at customs, rejected by inspectors, or even forced to shut down after installation.

To avoid costly delays and ensure long-term ride safety, this guide will show you how to confirm certification compliance before importing—even if you are buying multiple rides at once.

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1. Understand the Major International Safety Standards

Different countries follow different regulations. Knowing which system applies to your destination market helps prevent compliance issues.

Main Global Standards for Amusement Rides

Before ordering a ride, confirm which certification your park must comply with.

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2. Request Certification Proof Before Production Starts

A reliable supplier should provide full documentation before you pay the deposit.
You should ask for:

Required Documents Checklist

If the supplier refuses to provide these, it is a major red flag.

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3. Verify the Ride’s Design and Engineering Documents

High-quality amusement rides should come with complete engineering documents.
Ask for:

• Load calculation reports

• Structural drawings

• Foundation design drawings

• Safety analysis and risk evaluation

These documents will also be required during installation approval.

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4. Conduct a Third-Party Inspection Before Shipping

Before rides leave the factory, arrange for trusted third-party inspectors such as:

• SGS

• TÜV

• BV (Bureau Veritas)

This step ensures:

• Ride is built using certified materials

• Structural welding meets EN/ASTM standards

• Electrical systems are safe for your region

• Control systems operate correctly under load

• All documents match the final product

A small inspection fee can prevent extremely expensive corrections later.

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5. Confirm Packaging, Marking, and Export Documentation

Many customs delays happen due to incorrect paperwork, not ride quality.

Documents You Must Prepare

Proper documentation ensures your rides pass ports smoothly.

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6. Choose a Supplier With Real Certification Experience

A supplier familiar with international amusement safety standards can save you months of trouble.

What to Look For:

• 100 percent new equipment (not refurbished)

• 10+ years export experience

• Ability to provide EN/ASTM-compliant engineering

• Completed global park projects

• Full after-sales support + on-site installation guidance

A manufacturer lacking certification experience increases your risk of customs rejection.

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7. Why Working With MODERN Ensures Certification Compliance

As a global amusement ride manufacturer and theme park solutions provider, MODERN ensures all exported rides meet international safety standards.

Why Parks Choose MODERN

Choosing MODERN minimizes project risk and ensures your rides meet international standards before they even arrive at your country’s port.