BSI Product Services has over forty years experience in testing and certification of personal protective equipment (PPE) products. The impact protection laboratory is the UK Approved Body of the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) for the testing and approval of motorcycle helmets and visors. The BSI Impact Protection Laboratory offers independent and compliance testing for a wide range of PPE products including:
- Headwear
- Eyewear
- Respiratory products
- Hearing protection
PPE is defined as ‘any device to be worn or held by an individual for protection against one or more health and safety hazards’. The PPE Regulations also apply to any system placed on the market in conjunction with PPE for its connection to another external, additional device.
Protective equipment is expected to be safe and fit for its stated purpose. BSI is committed to helping manufacturers and distributors designing, developing and marketing personal protective equipment to enhance their market advantage and meet the needs of customers, by demonstrating compliance with the requirements of legislation.
BSI offers a comprehensive range of testing and certification services, to enable manufacturers to confidently affix the CE marking to demonstrate compliance with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (89/686/EEC). BSI may also grant a licence to use the prestigious Kitemark® and can assist with research, development and Quality Management.
For further information about testing for Personal Protective Equipment, please Contact Us.
