about me

experience

Centexbel (NB 0493) – 14 years
- built the certification framework at the very start of my career, including procedures and workflows for directive CEE 89/686 in 1995 (now EU 2016/425)
- developed and structured lab documentation for textile and PPE testing
Vandeputte Safety International NV – 15 years
- regulatory compliance across PPE, medical devices, biocides and related EU legislation.
- sustainability
- apparel sizing systems and fit
- public procurement – tenders
- project management
- author of the book “gids normen en keuze” on how standards can help selecting PPE, published by Vandeputte

regulatory follow‑up in PPE and related products (medical devices, biocides, EUDR)
tender analysis and procurement requirements.
tracking new and emerging PPE standards.
technical expertise in clothing and textile materials.