PPE Certification Categories

EU PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 — three risk-based categories

I

Category I

Minimal Risk

Simple design PPE protecting against minimal risks. Manufacturer self-certifies — no Notified Body required.

e.g. Safety glasses, high-vis vests, basic gloves, sunglasses

No Notified Body
II

Category II

Through Notified Body

PPE not in Category I or III. Requires EU Type Examination (Module B) by an approved Notified Body.

e.g. Safety helmets, hearing protection, safety boots, safety gloves

EU Type Examination Notified Body
III

Category III

Through Notified Body + Audit

PPE protecting against life-threatening hazards. Requires Type Examination plus annual production quality assurance audit.

e.g. Respirators, fall harnesses, chemical protective suits

Type Exam Annual Audit
PPE Certification
Safety & Protection

Personal Protective Equipment

Complete PPE certification for Category I, II, and III products including safety equipment, protective clothing, and respiratory protection systems with full Notified Body support.

Category I, II & III Coverage
15-30 Day Processing
Notified Body Certified

Applicable Standards

EN 166 EN 388 EN 407 EN 420 EN 374 EN 352
Medical Device Certification
Healthcare & Medical

Medical Devices (MDD/MDR)

MDD and MDR compliance for all device classes with comprehensive clinical evaluation, risk management, and post-market surveillance support from our medical device experts.

All Device Classes (I-III)
Clinical Evaluation
Risk Management

Applicable Standards

ISO 13485 MDR 2017 ISO 14971 ISO 62304 ISO 10993 IEC 62366
Electrical Products
Electronics

Electrical Products

LVD compliance and EMC testing for electrical equipment, household appliances, and electronic devices entering the EU market with comprehensive testing support.

LVD Compliance
EMC Testing
CE Marking Support

Applicable Standards

EN 60950 EN 55014 EN 61000 IEC 62368 EN 55011 EN 62311
Machinery Certification
Industrial

Machinery Directive

Complete machinery compliance and risk assessment for industrial equipment, manufacturing machinery, and automated systems with comprehensive technical documentation.

Risk Assessment
Technical Documentation
EC Declaration

Applicable Standards

EN ISO 12100 EN 60204 2006/42/EC EN 13849 EN ISO 13857 EN 1050
Construction Products
Construction

Construction Products

CPR compliance and DoP preparation for building materials, structural components, and construction equipment with harmonized standards compliance support.

CPR Compliance
DoP Preparation
Testing Support

Applicable Standards

CPR 305/2011 EN 13501 EN 1090 EN 206 EN 771 EN 14889
Toys & Games
Consumer

Toys & Games

EN 71 compliance for mechanical, chemical, and electrical safety of toys and games for children of all ages with comprehensive age suitability evaluation.

EN 71 Testing
Age Suitability
Safety Assessment

Applicable Standards

EN 71-1 EN 71-2 EN 71-3 EN 71-9 EN 62115 REACH
RoHS Testing
Environmental Compliance

RoHS Testing

RoHS compliance testing for restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment entering the EU market with comprehensive material analysis.

Heavy Metals Testing
Environmental Safety
EU Compliance

Applicable Standards

RoHS 2011/65/EU IEC 62321 EN 50581
REACH Testing
Chemical Compliance

REACH Testing

REACH compliance for registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals with comprehensive substance identification and safety assessment.

SVHC Testing
Chemical Safety
Documentation Support

Applicable Standards

REACH 1907/2006 SVHC List CLP Regulation
General Product Safety
Consumer Safety

General Product Safety

General Product Safety Directive compliance for consumer products ensuring safety throughout the product lifecycle with risk assessment and market surveillance support.

Consumer Safety
Risk Assessment
Market Surveillance

Applicable Standards

GPSD 2001/95/EC EN 71 EN 14350
Pressure Equipment
Industrial Safety

Pressure Equipment

Pressure Equipment Directive compliance for vessels, piping, safety accessories and pressure accessories with comprehensive conformity assessment and notified body support.

PED Compliance
Pressure Testing
Notified Body Certified

Applicable Standards

PED 2014/68/EU EN 13445 EN 13480 AD 2000

Our Certification Process

Streamlined approach to get your products certified efficiently

1

Initial Consultation

We analyze your product and determine the applicable directives and standards

2

Documentation Review

Technical file preparation and gap analysis of existing documentation

3

Testing & Assessment

Laboratory testing and conformity assessment by accredited bodies

4

Certification

Issue of certificates and preparation of Declaration of Conformity

5

CE Marking

Final CE marking application and market surveillance support

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