CTC certification

 

CTC is one of the oldest and largest certificate issuers, having issued over 50,000 CE certificates since 1993. 

We operate within the legal framework set by the European Commission, and in association with the French Ministries for Economy, Finance and Industry and for Labour and Employment. 

Our expertise guarantees a high level of quality thanks to the effective synergy between our ISO 17065-accredited certification department and our ISO 17025 accredited laboratories

The EU-type examination is a vital stage in the compliance assessment procedure, during which a notified body examines the technical design of an item of personal protective equipment (PPE). This examination verifies and certifies that the PPE complies with the fundamental health and safety requirements set out in PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425.

 

The certification process 

This includes four stages:

  1. The PPE manufacturer requests an EU-type examination.
  2. The manufacturer prepares a specification sheet in accordance with Annex III of Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
  3. The PPE is assessed and tested in CTC’s laboratories.
  4. An EU-type examination report is written, then the certificate is issued.

 

CTC: a notified body

CTC is a notified body for the following products:

  • footwear
  • gloves
  • clothing 

 

CTC is a notified body for the following risks:

  • mechanical 
  • thermal (heat and cold) 
  • chemical and bacteriological 
  • fire service 
  • motorcycle 
  • chainsaw 
  • electric 

 

CTC is COFRAC accredited to the standard ISO/CEI 17065 under the accreditation certificate No 5-0594. The scope of accreditation can also be found at www.cofrac.fr/en

This accreditation covers our certification activities and fulfils a requirement of the European personal protective equipment (PPE) legislation applicable to notified bodies. 

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Our certification services

 

Four good reasons to choose CTC

A strong reputation
A CE certificate issued by CTC guarantees reliability and is valued both by end users and market regulators.

1

Optimised production processes
As certification project management experts with experience, we guide manufacturers in preparing their specification sheets, using CTC tools to gather and share information.

2

Controlled certification costs
Thanks to our extensive experience in developing physical and chemical laboratories and certifying personal protective equipment, CTC can offer competitive rates and CE certificates valid for five years.

3

Ethics-based certificates
CTC’s expertise is underpinned by ethics, guaranteeing our clients the integrity of our teams, compliance with current regulations, and the adoption of exemplary professional practices.

4

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As a notified body, CTC is required to regularly inform PPE manufacturers of footwear and gloves of developments concerning the CE marking of their products

Consult the PPE Days documents

 

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