CEN-CENELEC Sector Forum PPE - Workshop "Smart PPE – standardization for design and use”
In our daily life, we see more and more 'smart' products appearing, also in garments and other (protective) equipment. Standardization of this type of products was initialized in 2017. Following previous workshops, information exchange is essential for standardization activities but also legislative acts and recommendations for certification bodies. Horizontal issues that have to be solved for all sectors together. This includes to prove compliance with EU legal requirements, for instance on the protective functionalities. This exciting and interactive half-day workshop offers an update on the development and standardization of smart garments, textiles and equipment, with feedback on the needs and expectations from users and testing authorities. Apart from technical aspects, impacts from other legislative initiatives like data protection, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence will be discussed.
In our daily life, we see more and more 'smart' products appearing, also in garments and other (protective) equipment. Standardization of this type of products was initialized in 2017. Following previous workshops, information exchange is essential for standardization activities but also legislative acts and recommendations for certification bodies. Horizontal issues that have to be solved for all sectors together. This includes to prove compliance with EU legal requirements, for instance on the protective functionalities. This exciting and interactive half-day workshop offers an update on the development and standardization of smart garments, textiles and equipment, with feedback on the needs and expectations from users and testing authorities. Apart from technical aspects, impacts from other legislative initiatives like data protection, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence will be discussed.