Patrokles QA Manager

UV Protective Clothing in the EU since April 21, 2019 classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that needs to be CE marked

Posted in Fit For Purpose, Product SafetyPosted on October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 By joepTagged European Union, Patrokles QA, Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, Solar Protective Clothing, Solar UV Protection

It’s always summer somewhere in the world and the growing demand for ultraviolet (UV) protection garments has created a market that can be exploited throughout the year. How can manufacturers ensure their products are safe and compliant with regional requirements? Public awareness of the dangers of excessive exposure to the sun has resulted in some […]

The old PPE Directive has been replaced by Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on PPE

Posted in Product SafetyPosted on April 12, 2019July 2, 2019 By joepTagged Consumer products, European Union, Harmonised Standards, PatroklesQA, Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, Product Safety

The main changes to be aware of The old PPE Directive has been replaced by Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on PPE since April 2018 A number of types of protection has moved from category II (intermediate) to category III (complex) such as hearing protection and life jackets There is now a requirement for manufacturers to supply […]