GLOVES
We are leaders in the field of protective gloves against chemical risks.
We test and certify, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and applicable harmonized standards, all hand protection equipment: from gloves against thermal risks to those against mechanical risks, from welder gloves to electrically insulating gloves, from firefighter gloves to gloves for sports activities.
HARMONIZED STANDARDS FOR PPE GLOVES
EN 420
Protective gloves – General requirements and test methods
EN 388
Protective gloves against mechanical risks
EN 13594
Protective gloves against cold
EN ISO 13688
Protective gloves for motorcyclists
EN 12477
Protective gloves for welders
EN ISO 374-1
Protective gloves against chemicals and hazardous microorganisms
EN 659
Protective gloves against viruses, bacteria, and fungi
EN ISO 20471
Protective gloves for firefighters
EN 407
Protective gloves against thermal risks (heat and/or fire)
Risk Categories of PPE
CATEGORY 1superficial mechanical injuries, atmospheric conditions that are not of an extreme nature.
The application for EU Conformity Assesment is not required
CATEGORY 2Risks not covered by Categories I and III.
CATEGORY 3very serious consequences such as death or irreversible damage to health (e.g., extreme atmospheric conditions, high voltage, hazardous substances and mixtures).
Certification Process
Before applying for certification:
- Ensure all necessary tests have been performed according to current standards.
- Prepare the required technical documentation: technical file and user’s
For Category 3 PPE, in addition to the EU type conformity assessment Module B, apply for one of the following procedures:
- type conformity based on internal production control combined with product testing under official control carried out at random intervals (Module C2) as per Annex VII of Regulation (EU) 2016/425
- type conformity based on production process quality assurance (Module D) as per Annex VIII of Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
Certification validity and document storage
Keep the EU declaration of conformity and technical documentation for 10 years from the date the PPE is placed on the market. The EU Type Certificate Module B is valid for a maximum of 5 years from the date of issue, unless the referenced harmonized standard is revised. Module C2 and Module D are subject to annual surveillance.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact us for:
- Contact us to verify the validity of our EU Certificates
- o learn about the financial means supporting our activities.
USEFUL INFORMATION
COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS REPORTS
fill out the M33 form and send it to qualita@cimac.it