PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment.
PPE refers to specialised clothing, equipment or accessories designed to protect individuals from various hazards and risks in the course of their work, sporting activities or daily activities. The primary objective of PPE is to minimise the potential for injury, illness or exposure to harmful substances by creating a barrier between the wearer and the source of the hazard.
Examples of PPE include helmets, safety glasses, ear plugs, protective clothing, safety footwear, face masks, fall protection equipment and personal flotation devices.
Failure to obtain CE certification for your products may expose you to a number of risks.
1. From a legal standpoint, failure to comply with the aforementioned regulations may result in a number of consequences. In the European Economic Area (EEA), all personal protective equipment (PPE) must be certified in accordance with the relevant European standards.
2. Market access is a key consideration for any business. Without CE certification, your products may be refused admission to the EU market.
3. Consumer confidence is an important factor in any business. The CE mark is an indicator of compliance with European safety standards, which can enhance consumer confidence.
4. Safety risks: The CE marking is a quality assurance system designed to ensure the safety of products.
I can fully support you in obtaining the appropriate CE certification for your PPE. I will provide guidance on best practice, request prices from test institutes, compile the complete technical file and oversee the process, so that you can be confident that you will soon be able to demonstrate that your product is CE certified.