EN ISO 20471 or EN 17353?
EN ISO 20471 is the successor to EN 471, which very clearly stated in its scope that it concerned professional use. EN 17353 is the
16 March 2026
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EN ISO 20471 is the successor to EN 471, which very clearly stated in its scope that it concerned professional use. EN 17353 is the
1. Is following a standard a legal obligation? There is no legislation that requires a PPE to comply with a European (or any other) standard.
WHAT – Which products fall within the scope? Two criteria determine whether a product is in scope: Only goods that fall under the specified customs
“The EU type‑examination certificate is the only thing that matters. At least that one is issued by an independent laboratory. A declaration of conformity? Anyone
What is a harmonised standard? After a standard has been published by CEN or CENELEC (and can therefore be purchased from the national standardization body),