From construction and factory workers, to mountaineers, cyclists and kayakers, wearing a helmet reduces the risk of serious head injury or death.
Before any helmet can be placed onto the market, its design and durability must be evaluated to ensure conformity with relevant safety standards and customer performance requirements.
We provide comprehensive safety and quality assurance services to help you ensure compliance with legislation enforced in multiple global markets, including the U.S., EU, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Brazil.
Regulation (EU) 2016/425
Most helmets are classified as Category II personal protective equipment (PPE) under EU Regulation 2016/425. This requires the submission of technical documentation and product samples to a Notified Body for EU-type examination/certification before the CE Mark can be used and the helmet offered onto the market.
Testing services
We offer the complete range of testing solutions, including:
- Projection/structure evaluation
- Shock absorption
- Resistance to penetration test
- Helmet stability (stability & retention system strength test)
- Ventilation test
- Climate test
- Peripheral vision test
- Visor/face shield test
Our facilities in Finland (Notified Body 0598) and the UK (Approved Body 0120) provide type-approval examination to PPE Regulation 2016/425. We offer a one-stop-shop solution and can conduct CE and UKCA certification simultaneously. In addition, Category III PPE certification services are provided through our worldwide network of auditors.
Contact us today and ensure the safety and compliance of your helmets.
Polo Tecnológico de Lisboa,
Rua Cesina Adães Bermudes 5, Lote 11, 1600-604,
Lisbon,
Portugal