CLOTHING
We test and certify technical and professional clothing designed to protect the user from risks that could endanger their health and safety, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the applicable harmonized standards.
HARMONIZED STANDARDS FOR PPE CLOTHING
EN ISO 11611
Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes
EN ISO 11612
Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes
EN 13034
Protective clothing against liquid chemicals
EN ISO 13688
Protective clothing – General requirements
EN 14058
Protective clothing – Garments for protection against cool environments
EN 342
Protective clothing – Protection against rain
EN 343
Protective clothing – Suits and garments for protection against cold
EN ISO 20471
High visibility clothing – Test methods and requirements
EN 17353
Protective clothing – Enhanced visibility equipment for medium-risk situations – Test methods and requirements
EN 17092-2
Protective clothing for motorcyclists – Part 2: Class AAA garments – Requirements
EN 17092-3
Protective clothing for motorcyclists – Part 3: Class AA garments – Requirements
EN 17092-4
Protective clothing for motorcyclists – Part 4: Class A garments – Requirements
EN 17092-5
Protective clothing for motorcyclists – Part 5: Class B garments – Requirements
EN 17092-6
Protective clothing for motorcyclists – Part 6: Class C garments – Requirements
EN ISO 11393-2
Protective clothing for users of handheld chainsaws – Part 2: Performance requirements and test methods for leg protectors
EN ISO 11393-6
Protective clothing for users of handheld chainsaws – Part 6: Performance requirements and test methods for upper body protectors
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