CE and UKCA Marking on Personal Protective Equipment
Our laboratories
If you wish to market Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the European Union and must obtain the CE marking, Apave supports you in characterizing and carrying out tests on your PPE in order to put safe and efficient equipment on the market. From its laboratory in France and Great Britain, you will be able to obtain CE and UKCA certifications in full compliance with the European regulatory framework. Apave and PARC (our subsidiary in United Kingdom), are working in partnership to support your CE & UKCA certification needs.
Apave is a member of French and European standardization committees.
PPE against falls from a height
PPE against falls from a height
Certified PPE
- - For work
- - For mountaineering and climbing
- - For recreational crafts
Harnesses, fall arrest systems, work positioning systems, dynamic ropes,
connectors, lanyards, semi static ropes, anchorage devices, crampons, pitons, piolets,
safety lines, …
The Apave solution
- - French notified body for CE marking PPE since 1992
- - 16,000 certified PPE
- - Tests on the equipments not within the scope of CE certification: safety lifeline, anchro, devices, guardrail... France, Europe and international
- - UIAA approved lab for mountaineering equipment
Services
- - EU/KCA type examination
- - Manufactured PPE control
- - Design stage testing
- - Manufacturing control process
Main tests performed
- - Drop tests
- - Mechanical tests
- - Climatic and spray salin tests
PPE for head protection
PPE for head protection
Certified PPE
- - Industrial safety helmets
- - Industrial bump caps
- - Electrically insulating helmets for use on low voltage installations
- - Helmets for mountaineers
The Apave solution
- - French notified body for CE marking on helmets since 2009 for our international customers
- - UIAA approved lab for mountaineering equipment
Services
- - EU/UKCA type examination
- - Manufactured PPE control
- - Design stage testing
- - Manufacturing control process
Main tests performed
- - Shock absorption and penetration test
- - Retention system effectiveness/ strength
- - Flame resistance tests
- - Lateral deformation
- - UV chamber (artificial ageing)
Respiratory Protective Devices
Respiratory Protective Devices
Certified PPE
- - Filtering devices
- - Breathing apparatus
Filtering half mask, full face mask, particles filter, powered filtering devices, SCBA, compressed air line breathing devices...
The Apave solution
French notified body for CE marking on Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD), with more than 10 years of experience in France, Europe and international
Services
- - EU/KCA type examination
- - Manufactured PPE control
- - Design stage testing
- - Manufacturing control process
- - Storage control
Main tests performed
- - Inward leakage
- - Filtration tests for solid and liquid particles
- - Breathing resistance
- - CO2 content of inhalation air
- - Practical performance tests
- - Flame engulfment
- - Etc.
PPE Eye and Face protection
PPE Eye and Face protection
Certified PPE
Personal Eye and Face protection
The Apave solution
- - French notified body for CE marking on Eye and Face Personal Protective Equipments since 2018 for international clients
- - Eye and face protection for occupational use (EN ISO 16321-1)
Services
- - EU/UKCA type examination
- - Manufactured PPE control
- - Design stage testing
- - Manufacturing control process
Main tests performed
- - Resistance to UV radiation
- - Resistance to corrosion
- - Penetration of vents and gaps
- - High-speed impact resistance, impact level C, D, E
- - Enhanced optical performance
- - UV filters, Infrared filter and sunlight filters
Fast, reliable local support
in Asia
Apave is an international group specialising in risk management, with over 150 years of experience.
Every day, Apave's 17,500 employees collaborate with customers to help them protect what they value most: their employees, customers, and assets. Apave offers services and expertise in five key areas: inspection, training, testing and measurements, certification and labeling, and consulting and technical support.
Our teams consist of highly qualified and experienced experts. Thanks to their advanced technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of local regulatory frameworks, they perform reliable and precise technical inspections, considering the specific requirements of the country, sector, and building involved.
Whether it concerns personal safety, site safety and compliance, environmental safety, or digital security, Apave’s mission is always to be a trusted third party for its customers.
