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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) testing and certification from SGS – ensure your products comply with Regulation, 2016/425.

PPE serves a critical role in safeguarding individuals against safety hazards. As a manufacturer or supplier of PPE, it is essential to ensure your products provide the necessary level of protection and adhere to stringent market regulations. In Europe Union (EU) markets, this means adherence to Regulation 2016/425, which covers safety, performance, user information and product marking.

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Navigating the complex landscape of PPE certification can be challenging. Let us simplify the process with our comprehensive PPE solutions, encompassing conformity assessment, certification and label checks to ensure compliance with market regulations. We conduct thorough assessments, perform rigorous testing, and provide accurate documentation, enabling you to demonstrate the safety and quality of your PPE products.

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Assess the quality of your PPE and ensure compliance with relevant test standards, including harmonized standards that show compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSR) in Regulation 2016/425.

Regulation 2016/425 categories

Regulation (EU) 2016/425 classifies all PPE into one of three categories, each requiring the manufacturer to produce an EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC). 

PPE CategoryCertification requirements
Category I:
Simple products, such as gardening gloves, sunglasses, etc.
Manufacturer can self-certify, a process that requires the development of a technical file which includes the manufacturer’s DoC
Category II:
Safety and sports helmets, safety footwear, high visibility clothing, etc.
Manufacturers require an EU type examination (Article 10) by a Notified Body, such as SGS. This can be done by developing a technical file that includes independent testing reports/results
Category III:
Complex products, such as respiratory equipment, fall arrest equipment and chemical protective clothing.
Requires an EU type examination (Article 10) and ongoing assessment of compliance (Article 11). Under Article 11, the client can choose between having the Notified Body:
  • Audit the manufacturing site annually to ensure that quality management systems are in place to manufacture a compliant product on an ongoing basis
  • Select samples annually for compliance testing

Our two Notified Bodies – SGS Fimko (0598) and SGS United Kingdom Ltd. (0120) – provide EU Type examination certification for Category II and III products. After certification, qualifying products must display the CE Mark before they can be marketed in the EU.

We also provide annual factory audits for Category III products through our global auditor network.  

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