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CEBEP
Most probably no. ASTM is US standard while Brompton is EU. I'd assume such tests would've been performed should bikes require CE certification and if CE test directive would require salt tests. Otherwise producer would not do such tests voluntary as this would simply add more liability to producer.
Agreed, in the absence of mandatory use of test methods, the producer can use a test method internally as a way to measure performance. I don t think not doing a test is a way to avoid liability. I m sure EU has appropriate test methods. In this case ASTM in not a standard but a test method.