This standard applies to roller skates intended for users with a body mass of more than 20 kg. This standard specifies safety requirements for roller skates, specifications for test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer to reduce the risk of injuries to both third parties and the user during their normal use. Roller skates for use by a rider of less than 20 kg does not belong to the scope of this European Standard. They are covered by EN 71-1. This standard does not apply to inline-skates.