PPE Certification

To access the commercial markets of European countries, personal protective equipment (PPE) must comply with European Union (EU) regulation 2016/425 (latest version). Personal protective equipment, regardless of job, is required to protect oneself from life-threatening threats and events. As a result, it is critical that the PPE meets all applicable safety criteria.

PPE Certification for Products

According to EU regulation 2016/425, all PPE goods are divided into three categories based on risk levels:

• Category I: This covers personal protective equipment (PPE) that helps protect wearers from minor threats. These dangers arise from interaction with water, cleaning agents, sunshine, and other factors. Gardening gloves, eyewear, and other items fall within this category.
• Category II: This category includes all items that do not fit under categories I or III. This comprises personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses and goggles, industrial helmets, bump caps, high-visibility apparel, etc.
• Category III: Products in this category include breathing apparatus, fall arrest equipment, life jackets, chemical protective clothing, etc.

Manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE) should submit their goods for conformity testing in accordance with the EU regulation 2016/425 in order to ensure their quality and durability. Manufacturers should create a technical file that contains information about your PPE’s testing reports and findings in order to receive PPE certification.

Who Should Apply for PPE Certification?

Companies, institutions, and organizations that supply PPE to factories or job sites must apply for certification. These sites include but are not limited to construction, mining, forestry, utilities, and other industries.

PPE Testing Services

A PPE test certificate from IAS certifies that your PPE product meets the PPE regulation’s precise standards. To validate your product’s efficacy, we execute the appropriate tests in accordance with relevant test standards. Furthermore, PPE goods manufactured under EU regulation 2016/425 must meet the PPE regulation’s Essential Health and Safety Requirements (ESHR).

Our PPE Certification services aid manufacturers in ensuring the safety and quality of their PPE items. We use effective testing procedures to ensure that the PPE goods comply with the relevant regulatory standards. IAS assists you in meeting the precise needs to introduce your products to the chosen commercial market, based on years of expertise and specialist knowledge. IAS offers PPE testing for the following products:

• High Visibility Clothing
• Medical Devices
• Protective Footwear and Gloves

Benefits of PPE Certification

PPE Certification helps companies meet compliance standards and enjoy freedom from legal liability. It also boosts the marketability of products while boosting consumer confidence in your company’s product lines. The following are just some of the many benefits of PPE certification:

• Ensures products are safe to use
• Eliminates company liability
• Increases marketability of products
• Boosts consumer confidence in products
• Enhances company reputation and credibility
• Increase international trade, whether exports or imports

PPE Certification Procedure Through IAS

1. Finalize the product for which PPE certification is required.
2. To learn more about PPE certification, send us the completed PPE Certification Application form.
3. Manufacturer/trader submits initial paperwork (Based on PPE Certification standard, including test certificates).
4. Ensure that the paperwork complies with the PPE regulations.
5. To confirm that the product satisfies the standards, an audit will be conducted.
6. Submission of final documents, as well as any additional clarifications that may be required.
7. Evaluation and suggestion of the final document.
8. PPE certificate of conformity is issued.

For more information on PPE Certification, please contact us at info@iasiso.com.