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Working and safety gloves
PPE Category II · Mechanical protection

Working & safety gloves

Typical programme: 17–32 days

Safety gloves Driver gloves Gardening gloves Working gloves General-purpose PPE

We support manufacturers exporting mechanical-protection gloves to the EU. Most programmes fall under PPE Category II, requiring EU type-examination by a Notified Body and a complete technical file before CE marking.

PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Category II — risks that are neither minimal (Cat I) nor irreversible (Cat III). Safety and working gloves typically require Module B (EU type-examination) plus production conformity.

What standards apply?

EN 388:2016+A1:2018 EN 420:2009+A1:2009 EN ISO 374-1:2016 EN 407:2020 (EU) 2016/425

EN 388 — abrasion, cut, tear and puncture (mandatory for mechanical claims). EN 420 — sizing, comfort and innocuousness. EN ISO 374 — only if chemical protection is claimed. EN 407 — only if heat/fire protection is claimed.

What testing is required?

  • Mechanical performance (EN 388) Abrasion, blade cut, tear and puncture resistance — performance levels marked on glove and documentation.
  • Dexterity & general requirements (EN 420) Sizing system, pH, innocuousness and ergonomic assessment.
  • EU type-examination (Notified Body) Module B assessment of design and type for Category II PPE before serial production.
  • Technical file & Declaration of Conformity Risk assessment, instructions, labelling and traceability per PPE Regulation.
  • Chemical or thermal claims (if applicable) Additional EN ISO 374 or EN 407 testing when your glove is marketed for those hazards.

How long does it take?

1
Classification & scope 2–3 days
2
Laboratory testing (EN 388 / EN 420) 10–14 days
3
Notified Body & documentation 5–10 days
4
CE marking readiness 3–5 days
Typical total: 17–32 days

Why choose CNC Services?

Glove-focused expertise

Dedicated experience across safety, work and driver glove programmes — not generic box-ticking.

Lab & Notified Body network

PCSIR for efficient local testing; European partners (Satra, Intertek, TÜV) for Category II certification.

End-to-end technical files

We prepare documentation manufacturers need for EU market placement and customs.

Clear timelines & communication

Fixed stages, responsive support — critical for export orders and retail listings.

Welding gloves
PPE Category II · Welding & thermal risks

Welding gloves

Typical programme: 21–28 days

Specialist certification for gloves used in welding, cutting and hot-work — protecting against heat, flame, molten metal splash and mechanical wear. CNC Services coordinates EN 12477 testing with full EU conformity support.

PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 — Category II Welding gloves are not minimal-risk PPE. EU type-examination and proper marking (including EN performance levels) are required before placing products on the European market.

What standards apply?

EN 12477:2001+A1:2005 EN 388:2016+A1:2018 EN 407:2020 EN 420:2009+A1:2009 (EU) 2016/425

EN 12477 is the primary standard for welders’ gloves (heat, flame, dexterity, molten metal). EN 388 covers mechanical risks; EN 407 for thermal performance where applicable.

What testing is required?

  • Heat & flame resistance (EN 12477) Contact heat, convective heat, radiant heat and limited flame spread — performance levels for marking.
  • Dexterity for welding operations Ergonomics and manual dexterity assessment per EN 12477.
  • Mechanical protection (EN 388) Abrasion, cut and tear where required for the glove construction.
  • Molten metal splash (where claimed) Small and large splash resistance testing for MIG/TIG/stick applications.
  • EU type-examination & technical documentation Notified Body Module B, risk assessment, user instructions and CE marking package.

How long does it take?

1
Product assessment & scope 3–4 days
2
Thermal & flame testing (EN 12477) 12–16 days
3
Mechanical testing (EN 388) 8–12 days (parallel where possible)
4
Certification & final evaluation 6–8 days
Typical total: 21–28 days

Why choose CNC Services?

Welding PPE specialists

Deep knowledge of EN 12477 requirements and how glove materials perform under real welding conditions.

Manufacturer-friendly process

We guide factories through sampling, retests and documentation — reducing delays to EU buyers.

Recognised certification path

Coordination with EU Notified Bodies and accredited labs your customers trust.

Single point of contact

One team for testing, technical files and compliance questions — no chasing multiple agencies.

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