Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.160.002–6 Marking

Each life preserver must have the following clearly marked in waterproof ink on a front section:

Inspected and tested in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

Kapok buoyant material provides a minimum buoyant force of (25 lb. or 16 1/2 lb.).

Do not snag or puncture inner plastic cover.

Approved for use on all vessels by persons weighing (90 lb. or more, or less than 90 lb.).

U.S. Coast Guard Approval No. 160.002/(assigned manufacturer's No.)/(Revision No.);  (Model No.).

(Name and address of manufacturer or distributor.).

(Lot No.).