cat. I
PPE for minimal risks
Eg. Sunglasses, gardening glove
INTERVENTION OF NOTIFIED BODY
NO
Manufacturer’s “EU” declaration of conformity
(Self-certification)
(Self-certification)
cat. II
PPE for intermediate risks
Eg. Sports helmets, some safety shoes
INTERVENTION OF NOTIFIED BODY
YES
Module B: Annex V PPE Regulation
Assessment of the conformity of the technical design of EPI
Manufacturer’s “EU” declaration of conformity (To be drawn up by the manufacturer)
cat. III
PPE covering serious risks
(fatal or irreversible to health)
Eg. Fall equipment, Respiratory protection devices, Noise protection equipment, Life jackets, Protective clothing against electrical, thermal, chemical risks and chainsaw cuts…
(fatal or irreversible to health)
Eg. Fall equipment, Respiratory protection devices, Noise protection equipment, Life jackets, Protective clothing against electrical, thermal, chemical risks and chainsaw cuts…
INTERVENTION OF NOTIFIED BODY
YES
Module B: Annex V PPE Regulation
Assessment of the conformity of the technical design of EPI
Module C2 or D (Annex VII and VIII of the PPE Regulation)
Assessment of the conformity of production and production process of PPE
Manufacturer’s “EU” declaration of conformity (To be drawn up by the manufacturer)