The EU type-examination certificate confirms compliance with the essential requirements specified in Regulation (EU) 2016/425, harmonised standards and technical specifications. EU type-examination (Module B) is a mandatory element of conformity assessment enabling the manufacturer to issue an EU Declaration of Conformity and affix the CE marking to the product.

Product checks (Module C2) apply to Category III personal protective equipment and are carried out to verify production homogeneity and compliance of the PPE with the type described in the EU type-examination certificate and the applicable essential health and safety requirements. Product checks are conducted at least once a year at random intervals determined by the notified body.

The Textil-Cert Textile and Leather Products Certification Department maintains a register of certificates issued. For information on the validity of certificates issued by Łukasiewicz-ŁIT, please contact the Textil-Cert Certification Department.

Complaints regarding the activities of the Textil-Cert Certification Department and any actions performed during the certification process, as well as appeals against decisions taken by the Certification Department, may be submitted to the Director of Łukasiewicz-ŁIT in accordance with procedure CP-05 “Complaints and Appeals” (available upon request).