The Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018

Overview

The Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations came into force on 21st April 2018 and has three main aims:

• To lay down requirements for the design and manufacture of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• To ensure the health and safety of users, domestic animals and property
• To allow the equipment to be sold and used throughout the European Union (EU).

As a result, Personal protective equipment will therefore only be permitted to be sold and used in the EU if it complies with the EU PPE Regulation, when properly maintained and used for its intended purpose, and when it does not endanger the health or safety of people, pets or property. The PPE (Enforcement) Regulations apply to manufacturers, importers and distributors of PPE and RPE. If you are user of PPE or RPE, you should refer to the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992.