We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
Life-saving and fire-fighting equipment that ships must carry and how to maintain and service it.
All ships must carry certain emergency and life-saving equipment. This…
Merchant ships You can find information on the life-saving appliances that…
Ships must carry certain fire-fighting equipment on board. Download ‘MSN…
All emergency life-saving equipment must be safe to use, and you must make…
Life-saving appliance testing Some life-saving equipment must be serviced…
You can contact the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for further…
This notice explains when protective equipment is zero-rated and children's car seats and travel systems are reduced-rated at 5% VAT.
Find out about the changes if you are exporting personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic.
Find out which regulations apply to your products and where to go for further information on how to comply with them.
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
Guidance about coronavirus (COVID-19) personal protective equipment (PPE).
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
Eligible health and social care providers can order PPE through the portal to meet the increased need that has arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guidance on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for aerosol generating procedures (AGPs).
Exercise care to avoid fitting inappropriate or counterfeit batteries into portable radio safety equipment.
The government's strategy for preparing for a second wave of COVID-19 covering supply and logistics for distribution of PPE.
Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
Guidance developed by Impactt, to support buyers and suppliers of PPE to tackle modern slavery risks in supply chains.
This report continues work conducted by the Health and Safety Laboratory for the Department for Communities and Local Government on urban search…
This notice outlines the official reference standards to which PPE need to comply for working on board ships for specific work activities.
Product Safety Report for Petzl Grillon Climbing Equipment - Lanyards/Temporary Lifelines/Anchors/Hook/MGO presenting a risk of injuries.
A list of contacts that providers and care recipients can approach to access free PPE, including the PPE Portal, local authorities and local resilience forums.
This tax information and impact note is about a new temporary zero rate that will apply to supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Guidance on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for non-aerosol generating procedures (APGs).
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone.