PPE Standards

PPE Standards Hub

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards ensure products are tested, classified and marked consistently across EU and UK regulations.

This page provides a high-level overview of PPE categories and links to detailed standards guidance.

PPE Regulation

PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425

Core legal framework governing PPE placed on the market, including scope, classification, supply chain responsibilities and conformity marking.

Scope of PPE Regulation
Category I, II and III PPE
Manufacturer, importer and distributor duties
CE / UKCA marking

Hand Protection

Hand Protection

Glove standards covering chemical, mechanical and ESD risks.

EN ISO 21420
EN ISO 374
EN 388 / EN 16350

Respiratory Protection

Respiratory Protection

Respirators and filters for airborne hazards.

EN 149
EN 140 / EN 136
EN 143 / EN 14387

Body Protection

Body Protection

Clothing for chemical, particle and heat protection.

EN 13034
EN ISO 13982
EN 14605

Eye and Face Protection

Eye & Face Protection

Protection against impact, splashes and radiation.

EN 166
EN 170–172
EN 175

Footwear

Footwear

Safety footwear standards and classifications.

EN ISO 20345
EN ISO 20346
EN ISO 20347

ESD and ATEX

ESD / Knitted gloves

Electrostatic control and explosive atmosphere compliance.

EN 1149
EN 16350
ATEX Directive