The list of harmonized standards published by the European Commission includes withdrawal dates for some Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards, which will take effect in 2026. These dates mean that the presumption of conformity provided by the relevant standards under the Official Journal of the EU (OJ) will cease.
| Product Group | Standard | Withdrawal Date (OJ Withdrawal) |
| Ear Protectors | EN 352-6:2020 | 14.08.2026 |
| EN 352-8:2020 | 14.08.2026 | |
| EN 352-9:2020 | 14.08.2026 | |
| EN 352-10:2020 | 14.08.2026 | |
| Working at Height and Mountaineering Equipment | EN 360:2002 | 08.04.2026 |
| EN 564:2014 | 08.04.2026 | |
| EN 12841:2006 | 08.04.2026 | |
| EN 813:2008 | 14.08.2026 | |
| Respiratory Protectors | EN 12941:1998 + A1:2003 + A2:2008 | 08.10.2026 |
| EN 12942:1998 + A1:2002 + A2:2008 | 08.10.2026 | |
| Protective Clothing | EN 14058:2017 | 08.04.2026 |
| Protective Footwear | EN ISO 20345:2022 | 08.04.2026 |
| EN ISO 20346:2014 | 08.04.2026 | |
| EN ISO 20347:2012 | 08.04.2026 |
What Does the Expiry of the Presumption of Eligibility Mean?
For standards, these dates mean the last day of the presumption of conformity. After these dates:
- In new applications, CE marking cannot be made on the basis of withdrawn standards.
- Active and valid certificates can be used until the current certificate expires.
- However, when the certificate expires, it cannot be renewed based on the same standard.
- For new applications and renewals, manufacturers are required to switch to the current applicable EN/EN ISO/EN IEC standards.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of non-conformity when the product is placed on the market.
Recommended Actions for Manufacturers and Suppliers
It is recommended that businesses take the following steps in this process:
- Request documentation from suppliers in accordance with current EN / EN ISO / EN IEC standards,
- Preventive risk assessment for products based on the standard to be abolished,
- Ensure that technical files (test reports, user manuals, labeling, declaration of conformity) are up to date,
- Planning standardized transition processes for products approaching their withdrawal dates,
- To complete the transition plan on time to avoid the risk of non-compliance in market surveillance and inspections
To summarize;
The 2026 withdrawal dates are not just a technical change;
are critical thresholds for product safety, market surveillance and administrative sanctions. Timely preparations will significantly reduce the risk of future non-compliance for producers and the supply chain.
