PPE Regulation Compliance in European Union (EU / EEA)
Essential Requirements
| Article | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Essential Requirements | Harmonised standards |
Conformity Assessment
Category I: Module A (self-declaration). Category II: Module B (EU Type-Examination) — NB required. Category III: Module B + Module C2 or D — NB required for both Type-Examination and production monitoring.
Harmonised Standards
Applying these standards creates a presumption of conformity with the applicable essential requirements.
| Standard |
|---|
| EN 149 |
| EN 166 |
| EN 397 |
| EN ISO 20345 |
| EN ISO 21420 |
Required Testing & Evidence
PPE physical protection
PPE standards (EN 166, ISO 20345) specify physical performance criteria.
Typical artifacts: Physical test reports (impact, penetration, slip resistance).
Data sourced from official EU legislation and the Official Journal. Verify current status before placing products on the market.
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