Standards Coverage
Category: frameworks Sources: ppe-standards-coverage.md Confidence: high Last Updated: 2026-07-30
Governing Regulation
PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 — the core regulation governing the design, manufacture and marketing of personal protective equipment in the EU. Equivalent UK requirements apply for the UK market.
Product Standard Categories
Trace maintains working knowledge across:
| Category | Notes |
|---|---|
| Eye and Face Protection | |
| Flame and Welding Clothing | |
| Gloves | |
| Head Protection | |
| Hearing Protection | |
| High Visibility | |
| Medical Gloves | |
| Motorcycle | Deepest specialism |
| Respiratory Protection | |
| Weather and Thermal Clothing |
General and Reference Standards
- EN ISO 13688 — Protective clothing general requirements
- EN ISO 3758 / EN ISO 30023 — Care labels
- EN ISO 5077 — Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying
Market Access and Regulatory Intelligence
- Digital Product Passport (DPP) — current practical implications for PPE