GB National Standard vs EU CE Certification for PPE

Domestic and export PPE manufacturers must master two core safety certifications: China’s GB National Standard and EU CE marking, mandatory thresholds for domestic and overseas sales respectively.

GB standards are compulsory in China, covering safety helmets (GB2811), respiratory protection (GB2626) and hand protection. Special PPE additionally requires LA safety certification; uncertified goods are banned from mass domestic sales. CE marking is a prerequisite for EU market access under Regulation EU 2016/425, categorizing PPE into three risk classes. Low-risk simple protection allows self-declaration, while medium and high-risk products such as chemical suits and gas masks demand third-party type-test reports with NB numbers. Customs will detain shipments without valid CE labels.

GB standards adapt to domestic mining and construction conditions, while CE sets detailed international standards for chemical and welding protection. Professional manufacturers obtain both certifications with full production aligned to dual quality control systems, complying with domestic factory procurement rules and seamless export orders to avoid losses from non-compliant qualifications.