The FIE have changed the standards for mask safety for FIE competition masks. This won’t affect domestic competitions in the UK as yet, but may affect other countries domestic scene if the follow FIE rules.

Schedule of the replacement process:
1. The replacement of the fastening system of the old model of masks will take place during the season 2017-2018.
2. During the season 2017-2018, the use of masks with the old model of protection fastening system will be permitted at World Cups (juniors and seniors), Zonal Championships 2018 (juniors and seniors) and GP’s.
3. The athletes taking part in the 2018 World Championships (J&C in Verona and senior in Wuxi) must use masks with the new fastening system
4. From the beginning of the season 2018-2019, the use of masks with the old model fastening system will not be allowed.

For the full announcement
http://static.fie.org/uploads/18/92466-15.1%20decision%20urgente%201%20m25_7m%20ang.pdf