On June 16, 2026, the European Commission published Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1279, updating the harmonized list of standards for personal protective equipment (PPE). The new decision officially came into effect on June 17, replacing the old version (EU) 2023/941.
Standard updates directly impacting PPE exporters include:
* Industrial safety helmets: New standard EN 397:2025 has been published.
* Protective gloves: The revised version of the general standard EN ISO 21420:2020/A1:2024 has been included in the harmonized list.
* High-visibility clothing: New version of standard EN 17353:2020+A1:2025 has been published.
* Annex II has cancelled nearly 30 outdated standards, shortened the grace period for old standards, and aligned with REACH and CLP hazardous substance control requirements.
Our commitment: As a professional supplier with nearly ten years of experience in the PPE industry, Shanghai Baion Technology Co., Ltd continuously tracks EU regulatory updates to ensure that exported products meet the latest standards.