PPE TESTING & CERTIFICATION FOR
INDUSTRIAL FOOTWEAR
In industries ranging from construction and manufacturing to skilled trades and emergency services, safety footwear plays a critical role in protecting workers from a myriad of workplace hazards. These specialized shoes, often referred to as safety shoes, are designed to shield employees from threats such as slippery surfaces, falling or rolling objects, sharp edges, extreme temperatures, and even hazardous chemicals.
Our Solution
As a leading provider of testing and inspection services, Bureau Veritas offers comprehensive support for safety footwear products. Adhering to the stringent global requirements, we can help manufacturers and distributors ensure their safety shoes meet the necessary performance standards to access markets in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and China.
CE Marking - Notified Body Partnership
In November 2024 we partnered with a Notified Body, this partnership allows us to expand our testing services for PPE and offer our clients CE marking certification services for protective footwear and protective gloves.
Our CE Certification Services
- Experienced technicians who understand Manufacturers Challenges
- Comprehensive Compliance Solutions
- Pragmatic with a Cost-Effective Approach
- Expertise for First-Time right through to Experienced Manufacturers
- Extensive Range of Compliance and Testing Services
Safety shoes in EU market |
| Personal Protective Equipment Test methods for footwear | ISO 20344:2021 +Amd.1:2024 EN ISO 20344:2021 +Amd.1:2024 BS EN ISO 20344:2021 +Amd.1:2024 DIN EN ISO 20344:2024 |
| Personal Protective Equipment Safety footwear | ISO 20345:2021 +Amd.1:2024 EN ISO 20345:2022 +Amd.1:2024 BS EN ISO 20345:2022 +Amd.1:2024 DIN EN ISO 20345:2024 |
| Personal Protective Equipment Protective footwear | ISO 20346:2021 +Amd.1:2024 EN ISO 20346:2022 +Amd.1:2024 BS EN ISO 20346:2022 +Amd.1:2024 DIN EN ISO 20346:2024 |
| Personal Protective Equipment Occupational footwear | ISO 20347:2021 +Amd.1:2024 EN ISO 20347:2022 +Amd.1:2024 BS EN ISO 20347:2022 +Amd.1:2024 DIN EN ISO 20347:2024 |
Safety shoes in US market |
| ASTM F 2412-24 | Standard test methods for foot protection |
| ASTM F 2413-24 | Standard specification for performance requirements for Protective(Safety) Toe cap footwear |
| ASTM F 2892-24 | Standard specification for performance requirements for soft toe protective footwear(Non-Safety/Non-protective Toe) |