Background information
As reported in the news, the PPE regulations ((EU) 2016/425) will come into effect on 21st April 2019. These regulations aim to ensure that the user will get better and safer PPE. This means that distributors and importers are now responsible for standards as well as the manufacturers.
The new regulations deal mainly with reclassification of PPE into different categories and conformance standards, e.g. hearing protection has moved from a Category 2 to Category 3 – essentially it has now been classified as more important to protect your team’s hearing.
Under the new regulations, distributors will need to keep records of conformity on file for 10 years.
CLASSIFICATION under new PPE regulation will be broken down into 3 categories:
Category definitions
Category I - exclusively for minimal risks
Category II - risks other than those listed in Categories I and III
Category III - includes exclusively the risks that may cause very serious consequences (such as death or irreversible damage to health)
The new PPE Regulations deal with the manufacture and supply of all kinds of PPE. They do not affect the use of PPE or regulations relating to PPE at work use.
Obligations of Manufacturers, Importers and Distributors
Documentation needed by Importers and Distributors
The distributor and importer will need to keep a copy of the Manufacturers Examination Certificate and Declaration of Conformity on file.
They will need to:
What do these new regulations mean for CSC clients?
Clients must:
If you are unsure how these changes could effect you, please do not hesitate to contact us