Eye and face protection includes a wide range of products used in occupational safety, laser applications and welding. Independent testing and certification services support manufacturers in demonstrating compliance with applicable product requirements.
About ECS GmbH
ECS GmbH – Testing and Certification Body for Eye and Face Protection, based in Aalen, is a globally active institution for testing and certification of eye and face protection equipment. The company is one of the leading independent testing institutions for personal protection products in laser applications and for welding work.
What can be considered for testing and certification?
- Safety goggles with and without filter action
- Passive and active switching protection filters for welders
- Welding shields
- Laser protection filters
- Laser protection goggles
- Laser protection shields
- Electric arc flash protection shields
- Face shields for thermal loads
- Sunglasses
- Sports glasses
- Ski goggles
- Swimming goggles
- Motorbike goggles
Testing and certification from a single source
Manufacturers of personal protective equipment often offer products across multiple PPE categories, requiring testing and certification for different applications.
In addition to specialized services for eye and face protection, OETI also provides testing and certification for textile PPE.
This enables customers with both textile and non-textile PPE portfolios to access a broader range of testing and certification services through a single source.
Specialized expertise
ECS specializes in testing and certification of eye and face protection, including products for laser applications and welding work.
One partner for PPE
Customers producing both textile and non-textile PPE benefit from testing and certification services of OETI.
International presence
ECS is active in Europe, the American market and China and is supported by the international network of OETI .
FAQs
ECS tests and evaluates safety goggles with and without filter action, passive and active switching protection filters, welding shields, laser protection filters, goggles and shields, as well as sunglasses, sports glasses, ski goggles, swimming goggles and motorbike goggles.
Yes. ECS specializes in testing personal protective products for laser applications.
Yes. ECS tests and certifies products for welding work, including switching protection filters and welding shields.
Yes. Together, OETI and ECS offer testing and certification services for both textile and non-textile personal protective equipment.
ECS GmbH is located in Aalen, Germany.
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