Mechanical and environmental testing
Protective clothing and the materials and components from which it is made must be tested to demonstrate their effectiveness. When requirements are unclear, or documentation is incomplete, products risk being delayed, withdrawn or rejected by notified bodies or other type-approving authorities. Uncertainty around applicable test standards, product categorisation or intended use often leads to gaps in testing evidence and type-approval readiness.
Accredited testing of protective clothing and the materials and components from which it is made provides objective confirmation that the products meet the defined performance, safety, and quality requirements set out in relevant standards or specifications. By establishing documented compliance, the service supports responsible parties in demonstrating conformity and readiness for market access through regulatory review, with transparency and traceability. The service is part of a suite of mechanical and environmental testing services.
Challenges
Unclear applicable PPE standards delay approval
If you fail to clearly define the intended use and protection level of your protective clothing, products may be tested against incorrect or incomplete standards, delaying type-approval and CE marking.
Insufficient test evidence undermines conformity claims
Without accredited test results, manufacturers and importers cannot demonstrate that protective equipment meets required safety and performance levels.
Incomplete technical documentation creates regulatory risk
Gaps in test reports or product documentation make it difficult to satisfy authorities and notified bodies during conformity assessment.
Importer's responsibility is misunderstood
Importers may unintentionally assume manufacturer obligations when products placed on the EU market lack a valid CE marking and registration.
Benefits
Accredited test results for CE marking
Test reports from an accredited laboratory provide objective evidence that protective clothing meet the requirements of applicable European PPE standards.
Clear basis for conformity to standards
Defined test outcomes support notified body review and help responsible parties progress efficiently through the CE certification process.
Reduced regulatory and market risk
Early confirmation of compliance limits the risk of product withdrawal, relabelling or delayed market entry due to missing or insufficient evidence.
Discuss relevant standards, material requirements and documentation needs for protective clothing and related components. A short dialogue can help define the right test scope and create a clear basis for testing and technical documentation.
Service scope
Testing covers protective clothing intended for single use or repeated use, including full garments and partial body protection, based on declared purpose and risk category.
We also offer testing of personal flotation devices and product testing of other equipment.
Standards
Reach out to Kasper Munk Eliasen for more information.
