EU PPE Directive Effective April 2019

On 21 April 2019, only PPE in conformity with Regulation (EU) 2016/425 can be placed on the EU market.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) are products that the user can wear or hold, in order to be protected against hazards either at home, at work or whilst engaging in leisure activities. Statistics on fatal and major work accidents underline the importance of protection and prevention, for which personal protective equipment plays an important role.

See more information here : https://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/mechanical-engineering/personal-protective-equipment