The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) market is valued at USD 58.64 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 109.64 billion by 2032. This growth is driven by improving occupational safety regulations and increasing infrastructure investments in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East and Africa regions. While there are some barriers, such as raw material…
Emre METİN STRATEGY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR The Role of Conformity Assessment in Enhancing Occupational Health and Safety through Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from the Perspective of the European Union Introduction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is crucial for the safety and health of workers in various and often hazardous environments of modern workplaces. From heavy…
EU Commission Clarifies Market Placement Rules for PPE under B+C2 Conformity Assessment The European Commission has released a comprehensive guideline clarifying that personal protective equipment (PPE) in Category III following the B+C2 conformity assessment procedure must undergo the initial product check before being placed on the market. The guideline aligns with Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and…
TÜRKAK’s Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) with the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has been expanded to include validation and verification fields. In this context, TÜRKAK’s MLA with IAF has been updated to cover ISO/IEC 17029, ISO 14065, ISO 14066, ISO 14064-3, and ISO 14064-1/2 standards. Accreditation activities in these areas are expected to make significant contributions…
We look forward to meeting our valued business partners at TOS+H Expo 2024 – 5th Turkish Occupational Safety and Health Exhibition at Istanbul Congress Center. You can visit us at booth B5D150 to get detailed information about the CE marking audits for Personal Protective Equipment that we provide as an authorized Notified Body from the European…
USB Certification renewed B Type International Surveillance Authorization. We are pleased to announce that we have renewed our certification as a Type B International Inspection Company by the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye, at USB Certification. This certification demonstrates that our services meet the quality standards and establish us as a reliable…
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