What is the difference between a European Standard and the PPE Directive?
The PPE Directive is a piece of European Legislation which defines essential requirements for the product. The Directive relies upon the existence of European Standards to define specifications or performance levels for the products. The Directive is passed by the European Parliament and adopted into UK Law whereas the European Standard is prepared by a committee made up of various interested parties (including manufacturers, Health & Safety Specialists, Test & Certification Bodies) and represents a consensus of opinion reached by all parties.
