Ensuring safety, quality and trust in personal protective equipment

Comprehensive expertise in testing and certification expertise for PPE

As a globally recognised testing and certification service provider, TÜV SÜD supports manufacturers throughout the entire product life cycle – from development and type testing to market launch and regular production monitoring. The service portfolio covers all relevant PPE areas: from protective clothing, gloves and safety shoes to head, eye and hearing protection, respiratory protection and fall protection systems.

TÜV SÜD has a global network of specialised test laboratories that perform mechanical, thermal, chemical and ergonomic tests in accordance with international standards. This infrastructure gives manufacturers and distributors worldwide access to a fast, transparent and reliable testing and certification process – including CE marking and conformity assessment in accordance with EU Regulation (EU) 2016/425.

Efficiently shaping global market access

In addition to European conformity assessment, TÜV SÜD supports companies with international approval strategies and compliance with national standards, for example for markets in the USA, Canada, Japan or Australia. The experts help to consolidate testing and avoid duplicate audits, saving manufacturers time and money.

Another highlight at A + A will be TÜV SÜD’s role as a Notified Body. As one of the leading bodies in Europe, TÜV SÜD supports companies in implementing the European PPE Regulation, from risk assessment and type testing to ongoing monitoring.

Digitalisation and traceability as success factors

With the increasing complexity of global supply chains, digital quality assurance is becoming increasingly important. At the trade fair, TÜV SÜD will demonstrate how digital tools and platforms can help make testing and certification processes more efficient and transparent. Digital test reports, automated audit documentation and traceability solutions make it easier for manufacturers to meet regulatory requirements and ensure product quality in the long term.

In addition, TÜV SÜD experts will provide information on current developments in the areas of standardisation, sustainability and life cycle assessments of PPE. Visitors will learn how new materials, smart technologies and sustainability aspects are integrated into testing processes – from protective effect to recycling.

About A + A trade fair

A + A is the world’s leading trade fair for personal protection, occupational safety and health at work. It will take place in Düsseldorf from 4 to 7 November 2025, bringing together exhibitors, trade visitors and industry experts from all over the world. The focus is on innovations, products and concepts for safe and healthy working environments. The trade fair is complemented by an international congress that highlights current trends, research findings and regulatory and policy framework conditions relating to occupational safety and security management.

Further information on TÜV SÜD’s services in the field of PPE is available at: 

• Personal protective equipment testing