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PPE Certification<\/h1>
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PPE Certification in Canada<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is equipment used by individuals as a shield to protect themselves from hazards and infectious materials. PPE certification confirms that products are made in line with the relevant harmonized standards and meet applicable PPE regulations, which also specify requirements for how the products are manufactured.<\/p>\n

IAS provides a simple yet efficient PPE certification process<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> to help your organization achieve PPE certification in a timely manner. PPE protects the wearer – whether a firefighter, laboratory technician, medical practitioner, or tradesperson – so durable, quality equipment that complies with the applicable safety requirements is essential.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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PPE Certification<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n

PPE certification for export to Europe (Regulation 2016\/425)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

To enter European markets, PPE must comply with EU Regulation 2016\/425 (the current version) and the Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSR) it sets out. A PPE test certificate from IAS establishes that your product complies with the specific requirements of the regulation; we conduct the necessary tests against the relevant test standards to verify effectiveness.<\/p>\n

PPE product categories (EU Regulation 2016\/425)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Based on risk level, PPE products are classified into three categories under EU Regulation 2016\/425:<\/p>\n