ISO 12402-6:2006结合ISO 12402-2至ISO 12402-5中规定的要求，规定了特殊用途救生衣和浮力辅助装置（在ISO 12402-6:2006中称为特殊用途装置）的安全要求和附加试验方法。它适用于成人和6岁以下儿童的特殊用途设备。

ISO 12402-6:2006 specifies the safety requirements and additional test methods for special purpose lifejackets and buoyancy aids (referred to as special purpose devices within ISO 12402-6:2006) in combination with the requirements specified in ISO 12402-2 to ISO 12402-5. It applies to special purpose devices for adults generally and for chidren younger than six years partially.