CE for personal protective equipment done! With the help of easyCE

CE MARKING FOR
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
COMPLETED!
WITH THE HELP OF EASYCE

We understand you and can help!

As a manufacturer of PPE, you have a crucial responsibility for the safety and health of end users. Here are your most important tasks:

1) Design and produce your PPE in accordance with the essential health and safety requirements of Annex II of Directive 89/686/EEC.
2) Draw up the technical documentation in accordance with Annex III and carry out the conformity assessment procedure in accordance with Article 19 and affix the CE marking.
3) Provide your PPE with an identification number and state your name, trade name or brand as well as your contact address.
4) Either attach the EU declaration of conformity in accordance with Article 15 or provide an internet address where it can be accessed.
5) Ensure that each PPE is accompanied by instructions and information in accordance with Annex II, point 1.4, which are comprehensible to end-users.
6) Keep the technical documentation for ten years after placing the product on the market.
7) Carry out random checks and inspections of non-compliant products and keep retailers informed of monitoring measures.
8) In the event of non-conformity, take immediate corrective action or carry out a recall if necessary.
9) Inform the competent national authorities in detail about the measures taken in the event of risks.
10) Provide all necessary information and documents at the request of the authorities and cooperate in risk minimisation measures.

As an importer of PPE, you have a crucial responsibility to ensure that only compliant products are placed on the market. Your tasks include:

1) Ensure that the PPE complies with the requirements of the regulation and that the CE marking is correctly affixed.
2) Ensure that the necessary technical documentation and the EU Declaration of Conformity are available to the national authorities.
3) Your name, trade name or brand and address must be indicated on the PPE or packaging.
4) All instructions and information must be available in an easily understandable language for end users and authorities.
5) Carry out random checks and monitor storage and transport conditions.
6) Take immediate action if risks are identified and inform the relevant authorities.

The experts at easyCE are available to answer any questions you may have about compliance. Do you doubt the CE conformity of a machine you have purchased or is about to purchase? easyCE will be happy to check the CE documentation for you.

Als Händler von PSA sind Sie dafür verantwortlich, dass nur sichere und konforme Produkte auf den Markt kommen. Ihre Aufgaben umfassen:

1) Ensure that the PPE is CE-marked and that all necessary documentation and instructions are enclosed in the correct language.
2) Only place PPE on the market that fulfils the essential health and safety requirements. In the event of risks, inform the manufacturer or importer and the market surveillance authorities.
3) Ensure that the storage and transport conditions do not affect the conformity of the PPE.
4) Take necessary measures in the event of non-compliance and inform the responsible authorities about risks and measures.

The experts at easyCE will be happy to help you prepare or check the conformity assessment documents, which include product analysis, risk assessment, nameplate and the final declaration of conformity. We also check your operating instructions and their contents for conformity.