Safety Footwear Solution

Industry’ Pain Points

  • Frequent standard updates
    many still working to outdated specs, wasting R&D
  • Stricter enforcement
    technical files, labeling, and marking now under scrutiny
  • High certification barriers
    Category III requires Module C2 or D, costly and complex
  • Extra German requirements
    GS mark, ESD, DGUV 112-191 on top of CE
  • Growing sustainability pressure
    chemical controls and recycled content demand full environmental proof

PFI Solutions – Your Partner from Start to Compliance

  • Latest standard training
    Help your team quickly master safety footwear standard requirements and certification procedures.
  • Technical documentation pre-review
    Assist in preparing EU certification documents to shorten the certification cycle.
  • Category III interpretation
    Guide you through Module C2 and D audits and certification to clear the highest compliance hurdle.
  • Scientific test plan development
    Particularly suitable for multi-model and multi-insole product designs.
  • Transition technical consulting
    Provide transformation consulting for outdoor/sports footwear companies moving into safety footwear.
  • Sustainability support
    Meet EU regulatory requirements including REACH, POP, PPWR, and EmpCo.

Why PFI?

Local testing, global reach – one-stop service.

PFI is an EU-notified body (No: 0193), authorized to assess CE conformity for foot and leg protection equipment (including safety footwear, protective footwear, and occupational footwear). Our Quanzhou laboratory is CNAS-accredited, with testing capabilities covering major EU (EN) and US (ASTM) standards.

Deep footwear industry roots – expert support at every step, delivering cost-effective solutions.

With 70 years of expertise, PFI knows the footwear industry inside out. As a subsidiary of Federal Association of the German Footwear and Leather Goods Industry (HDS/L), we have a team of experienced scientists and engineers ready to provide professional guidance on technical documentation and certification pathways.

German Excellence, Safeguarding Your Quality and Compliance Journey.

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