The label on the protective clothing is an important part of product safety under the (EU) 2016/425 PPE Regulation. Product label is crucial for personal protective equipments and protective clothings. It is the identity card of the product that is bought.

The accuracy of the information on the label is jointly the responsibility of the manufacturer and the seller/distributor. In terms of market control, end users and authorized institutions and organizations are obliged to check the accuracy of the product and its label.

What information should be on the label?

• Trade name and address of the manufacturer

• Fabric content (content and blends of fabrics in the whole layer system if it is multi-layered) including registered brands.

• Brand name, model, stock code (P/N) information of the product

• The standard for which the product is certified and standard performance values

• 4-digit code number of the independent notified body that certifies the product

• Pictograms related to product standard and washing instructions

• Checking the certificate and label of the product you purchase is necessary for you to use the right product.