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PPE – Helmet Testing

Protective helmet testing from SGS – ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and performance requirements.

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.

Standards (non-exhaustive)

Businessman Setting up Electric Bicycle in the City

Bicycles, inline skates, roller-skates


  • CPSC 16 CFR 1203

  • ASTM F1447, ASTM F2032, ASTM F1952, ASTM F1492

  • EN 1078

  • AS/NZS 2063

  • JIS T8134

  • CAN-CSA-D113

Man Skiing Downhill

Sport


  • Skiing/snow sports – ASTM F2040, EN 1077, ASTM F2040

  • Mountaineering – EN 12492, UIAA 106

  • Equestrian – ASTM F1163, EN 1384, AS/NZS 3838

  • Canoeing and white-water sports – EN 1385 (classes 1 to 4)

  • Football – ASTM F717

  • Hockey – ASTM F 1045

Couple Driving a Vintage Side Car

Motorcycle & automotive


  • AS 1698

  • FMVSS 218 (DOT)

  • ECE Regulation 22-06

  • JIS T8133

  • NBR 7471

Engineer Working on Laptop in a Factory

Industry & firefighting


  • EN 397

  • AS 4067

  • ANSI ISEA Z89.1

  • CSA Z94.1

Worker Holding Helmet

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.

SGS PPE Testing Helsinki, Finland Clip
  • SGS Slovakia spol. s r.o.

Kysucká 14,

040 11,

Kosice,

Slovakia