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PPE testing ISO 17025 accredited capabilities
With a wide range of certification of PPE products including protective clothing, safety shoes and protective gloves against different risks, Eurofins Textile Testing Spain has enlarged its testing capacity including new accredited tests, which mainly relate to protective clothing and gloves.
Eurofins Textile Testing Spain has obtained Accreditation for testing individual protective equipment, issued by the Spanish Accreditation Body (ENAC), according to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard. This expansion recognises its technical competence for testing according with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 for personal protective equipment.
The new accredited capabilities strongly enhance the service portfolio of the Spanish laboratory and attest the technical competence of our laboratory for the performance of the following:
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PRODUCTS/MATERIALS TESTED |
TYPE OF TEST |
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS / TEST PROCEDURE |
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Textile materials and textile made articles |
Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing Washing Machine type A Tumble drier type A1 Air drying |
ISO 6330 UNE-EN ISO 6330 |
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Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of workwear. Tumble Drying |
ISO 15797 UNE-EN ISO 15797 |
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Determination of permeability of fabrics to air |
ISO 9237 UNE-EN ISO 9237 |
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Determination of resistance to water penetration - Hydrostatic pressure test |
ISO 811 UNE-EN ISO 811 |
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Determination of bursting strength and bursting distension. Pneumatic method |
ISO 13938-2 UNE-EN ISO 13938-2 |
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Textile materials, foams, coatings, leather, textile made articles, and footwear components |
Measurement of thermal insulation and measurement of the evaporative resistance |
ISO 11092 UNE-EN ISO 11092 |
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Protective gloves |
Air leak test |
UNE-EN 374-2:2016 EN 374-2:2014 ISO 374-2 |
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Water leak test |
UNE-EN 374-2:2016 EN 374-2:2014 ISO 374-2 |
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Abrasion resistance |
EN 388:2016+A1 UNE-EN 388 |
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Blade cut resistance |
EN 388:2016+A1 UNE-EN 388 |
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Tear resistance |
EN 388:2016+A1 UNE-EN 388 |
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Puncture resistance |
EN 388:2016+A1 UNE-EN 388 |
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Determination of Dimethylformamide |
EN 16778 UNE-EN 16778 |
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Limited flame spread |
EN ISO 15025 Modified by: EN 407 |
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Determination of contact heat transmission |
EN ISO 12127-1 Modified by: EN 407 |
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Time for the removal of gloves |
EN 659 |
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Protective clothing material |
Abrasion resistance |
EN 530 UNE-EN 530 |
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Protective clothing |
Puncture resistance |
EN 863 UNE-EN 863 |
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Electrostatic properties: measurement of surface resistivity |
EN 1149-1 UNE-EN 1149-1 |
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Electrostatic properties: measurement of electrical resistance through a material (vertical resistance) |
EN 1149-2 UNE-EN 1149-2 |
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Electrostatic properties: inductive charging method to determine charge dissipation |
EN 1149-3 UNE-EN 1149-3 |
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Protective clothing against flame |
Limited flame spread |
EN ISO 15025 UNE-EN ISO 15025 |
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Clothing and equipment for protection against heat |
Heat resistance |
ISO 17493 |
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Clothing for protection against heat and flame |
Determination of contact heat transmission |
EN ISO 12127-1 UNE-EN ISO 12127-1 Modified by: EN 407 |
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Determination of heat transmission on exposure to flame |
ISO 9151 UNE-EN ISO 9151 |
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Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat. Method B |
ISO 6942 UNE-EN ISO 6942 |
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Assessment of resistance of materials to molten metal splash |
ISO 9185 UNE-EN ISO 9185 |
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Determination of behavior of materials on impact of small splashes of molten metal |
EN 348 UNE-EN 348 ISO 9150 |
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Protective clothing against rain |
Pretreatment with fuel and oil |
EN 343 |
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Protective clothing liquid chemicals |
Resistance of materials to penetration by liquids |
EN ISO 6530 |
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Protective clothing and gloves against liquid chemicals. |
Resistance to permeation by liquids by conductimetry |
ISO 6529 EN 16523-1 |
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Resistance to permeation by liquids amperometry H2O2 96 % |
ISO 6529 EN 16523-1 |
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Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and microorganisms |
Determination of resistance to degradation by chemicals
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EN ISO 374-4 |
Additionally, by mid 2023, Eurofins Textile Testing Spain is working to enlarge its certification scope as Notified Body, thereby contributing to widening the already broad testing and certification scope for PPE products and strengthening the positioning of Eurofins in the global market to be the one-stop solution provider for its clients supplying PPEs worldwide.
This expansion, together with other services already offered within Eurofins network of laboratories, completes the Eurofins' service portfolio for PPE products.
Our Solutions
Eurofins Textile & Footwear Testing Spain is accredited as a Notified Body No. 2865 under Regulation (EU) 2016/425 to issue CE type-certification of hand and arm protection equipment (protective gloves), general body protection equipment (protective clothing) and equipment providing non-slip protection for feet and legs (safety shoes) Category II and III.
Eurofins E&E CML Limited is accredited as a UK Approved Body No. 2503 for three major types of PPE (protective clothing, safety shoes and protective gloves) under Personal Protective Equipment Regulations (Regulation (EU) 2016/425 as brought into UK law and amended) and the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
Eurofins Product Testing Italy is accredited as European Notified Body n° 0477 for certification of “Equipment providing hearing protection” and “Equipment providing respiratory system protection” in accordance with Reg. (EU) 2016/425 PPE, Annex V, VII and VIII.
We guide manufacturers, importers and sellers to ensure compliance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from our laboratories with Notified Body and Approved Body accreditations for European and UK markets.
Why Eurofins?
Our PPE team possesses vast experience in various PPE testing and certification methods. With extensive knowledge in PPE compliance, our highly skilled staff ensures a seamless CE/UKCA Marking application procedure for every manufacturer, importer and exporter. The team can provide the necessary technical and regulatory guidance through the process, to ensure the correct application procedure, right up to your receipt of the CE/UKCA marking.
For further information contact our experts or visit our PPE testing & certification web section.
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