Gloves sold in the EU are subject to various regulations, standards, labelling and chemical restrictions. That said, the compliance requirements differ depending on the type of glove. In this guide, we take a closer look at the requirements for gloves under the PPE regulation, GPSR, REACH, and other EU regulations and directives.

• Protective gloves generally require CE marking
• Gloves for consumers are covered by the GPSR
• MDR covers medical gloves
• Substance restrictions apply to glove materials

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Helmets sold in the European Union are subject to various regulations, safety standards, and substance restrictions. In this guide, we take a closer look at the PPE regulation, ECE 22.05, REACH and the POP regulation and how these relate to various types of helmets.

• Most helmets require CE marking and must comply with EN standards
• Motorcycle helmets are covered by ECE 22.05
• Chemical restrictions apply to helmets in the EU

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