The 30-year-old EU PPE Directive 89/686 has been replaced by PPE Regulation 2016/425. The following FAQ contains more information on the impacts and rollout of the change.
Why the change?
The directive is nearly 30 years old and the personal protective equipment market has undergone significant change since its inception. It was therefore necessary to update the text of the directive to adapt to changes in the market. This change allows for better definition of the roles and responsibilities for everyone involved in the market: manufacturers, importers, distributors and notified bodies.
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