What is PPE certification?
If you’d like to market personal protective equipment (PPE) in Switzerland and Europe, you must prove that it complies with the applicable regulations and offers adequate protection against any hazards by means of a type-examination.
We guarantee that the PPE models certified by TESTEX comply with the legal requirements (EU Regulation 2016/425 and the Swiss PPE Ordinance, SR 930.115) and, bearing the CE conformity mark, may be marketed in the following countries:
- All the countries of the European Union
- Switzerland
- Liechtenstein
- Iceland
- Norway
- Turkey
TESTEX AG’s certification body is an accredited conformity assessment body (notified body 1726, SCESp 0096) for personal protective equipment (PPE). By means of its type-examination, TESTEX AG confirms that your PPE meets the requirements set out in EU Regulation 2016/425 and the Swiss PPE Ordinance (SR 930.115.7).
What are the advantages of PPE certification with TESTEX?
- Accredited conformity assessment body for PPE (notified body 1726/SCESp 0096)
- Independent and neutral assessment
- Type-examination valid in most European countries
- Testing by an independent institute
- Efficient handling of your type-examinations
Who is PPE certification suitable for?
PPE certification is suitable for all personal protective equipment manufacturers and retailers:
- Producers of personal protective equipment
- Importers of personal protective equipment
- Retailers selling personal protective equipment
We are very satisfied with the technical support, the rapid response times and the precise solutions of TESTEX.
Thanks to the OEKO-TEX® certificate issued by TESTEX, our customers have more confidence in our products.
In TESTEX, we’ve found an extremely reputable and reliable business partner whose expertise is greatly appreciated.
The OEKO-TEX® certification is boosting consumer confidence and helps us to promote our brand succesfully.
Thanks to the prestige of OEKO-TEX®, customers have chosen to work with us and to totally trust our products.
The OEKO-TEX® certification is continuously making us more competitive on the international market.
TESTEX is a very reliable and important partner for Odlo. The staff is always very helpful, productive and inspiring.
MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® from TESTEX is awarded in line with strict social and health criteria.