What Constitutes an Economic Operator?

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