Welding PPE certification
The welding workplace loads protective equipment with heat, molten-metal splash and mechanical wear at once — which is why PPE intended for welding is certified against its own family of standards.
Which products?
- welder's gloves (EN 12477) — Type A and Type B;
- welding protective clothing (EN ISO 11611) — Class 1 and 2;
- footwear for welding and allied processes (EN ISO 20349-2).
Why a dedicated standard family?
In welding the risk is combined: molten metal splash, short-duration flame and radiant heat, and mechanical abrasion hit the equipment together. The welding standards therefore impose combined requirements — a general mechanical or thermal standard alone is not sufficient to demonstrate conformity.
The procedure
- Enquiry: identifying the product and the applicable standard(s).
- Technical documentation submission per Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
- EU type-examination (Module B), with the surveillance module matching the category.
- Certificate on a conforming result.
Frequently asked questions
Which standards cover welding PPE?
Welder’s gloves fall under EN 12477 (Type A and B), welding protective clothing under EN ISO 11611, and footwear for welding under EN ISO 20349-2 — all with EU type-examination under Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
Can a manufacturer outside the EU certify with you?
Yes. The procedure runs remotely with English documentation and courier samples; welding PPE has long been one of our focus areas. Our page for non-EU manufacturers covers the details.
What do we need to get started?
A product description and target standard, technical documentation (drawings, material data, user information) and an agreed number of type samples. After your enquiry we send a documentation checklist and a sample list.
Related standards
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