SGS Appointed Notified Body for New European PPE Regulation in the UK

SGS is accredited as a Notified Body (NB) for the new European Union (EU) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation in the UK. The new PPE Regulation, (EU) 2016/425, replaces Directive 89/686/EEC. Formal accreditation was given by UKAS against EN ISO/IEC 17065:2012 Conformity assessment -- Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services.

In the UK, SGS provides a wide range of services for PPE and workwear testing and certification, and is already accredited for the current EC PPE Directive. The new accreditation will give assurance to economic operators looking for a one-stop solution to achieving PPE compliance in Europe.

Approval as a NB means SGS can give certification on:

Equipment providing;
• Buoyancy aid
• Foot, leg and anti-slip protection
• General body protection (clothing)
• Hand and arm protection
• Hand and arm protection against chemical agents
• Head protection
• Hearing protection
• Protection against cold [> -50°C]
• Protection against cold [cold > -50°C], [extreme cold < -50°C]
• Protection against extreme cold [ < -50 °C]
• Protection against heat [> 100°C and fire and flame]
• Protection against heat [Heat < 100°C], [Heat > 100°C and fire]
• Respiratory system protection

Protective Equipment against:
• Bullet wounds or knife stabs
• Drowning
• Electric shock
• Electrical and magnetic fields and waves
• Falls from heights
• Harmful biological agents
• Ionizing radiation
• Mechanical risks
• Non-ionizing radiation
• Vibrations

Specialised areas of competence:
• Firefighting suits
• High visibility clothing
• Protective clothing for motorcycle rides
• Protective equipment for diving

By using SGS, manufacturers and suppliers of workwear and PPE are assured of continuity of service. This means existing products will remain compliant and new products can be certified to the new Regulation, before the changeover deadline. SGS is the one-stop-shop for testing and certifying head-to-toe protective equipment, both for industrial and leisure activities.

The EU law will allow existing products to remain certified to Directive 89/686/EEC until April 21, 2019, after this date they must be certified to (EU) 2016/425. It is recommended new products comply with the new regulation as of April 21, 2018.

SGS PPE Services
With a global network of over 40 accredited laboratories, SGS offers a one-stop simple solution for PPE compliance around the world. Their high-tech testing laboratories offer physical, chemical and functional testing services for components, materials and finished products. They also help businesses compile technical files and can coordinate with Notified Bodies for application of EU-type examination. Learn more about SGS’s PPE Services: {www.sgs.com/en/consumer-goods-retail/softlines-and-accessories/personal-protective-equipment-ppe]

For more information:

Peter Downs
PPE Certification Manager
Email: crs.media@sgs.com

About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 90,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world.

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