What Constitutes an Economic Operator?

Posted on Tuesday 8 October 2019

It has come to our notice that there is confusion as to what constitutes an economic operator and therefore the potential lack of clarity as to who must comply with the stated obligations and responsibilities.

For the avoidance of doubt any company or person who supplies any amount of PPE for either consumption or to a 3rd party or into the supply chain must comply with the obligations and responsibilities in the Regulation (EU) 2016/425.

This includes but is not necessarily limited to

Manufacturers
Importers
Distributors
Wholesalers
Retailers
Internet Sellers
PPE services providers such as companies who supply & launder PPE

Companies who sell PPE regardless of whether it is a core product or not eg. Tool Suppliers – Paint and Auto Aftercare Suppliers etc

Companies who are involved in supplying PPE which has been “drop – shipped” by a 3rd party For companies who feel they need further support and guidance on complying with the requirements of the Regulation please feel free to visit www.bsif.co.uk