How much does Snell cost and who pays?
Snell bills the manufacturer for testing, the acquisition of random samples and for each Snell Certification Label that goes into a certified helmet. However, these costs, along with every other production cost, insurance premium and sales tax get passed along to you the consumer. Approximate Snell Program charges per helmet are listed in the following table: Snell Program Charges Certification Test Random Sample Test Snell Label Approx Per Helmet Charges SA-95 Racing $875 $120 $1.00 $1.56 M-95 Motorcycle $820 $120 $0.40 $0.64 B-95 & N-94 Bicycle & Multisports $610 $120 $0.30 $0.
