--- title: Certificates url: "https://www.uvex.co.za/en/learn-more/certificates" description: Access all UVEX product certificates in one place. Browse and download compliance documentation to verify quality, safety, and certification across our full range of PPE solutions. date: 2017-06-23 modified: 2025-08-05 locale: en_GB --- # Certificates Certificates ============== We frequently have our products and their components tested by independent laboratories and institutes. For skin friendliness. For absence of hazardous substances. And for lots more. An overview of the certificates issued to our products. ![](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/ejvANjjf9HrkRxIgsj548hZgKV9jhgsVtvQp3u1xdOE/w:375/h:210/fn:Y3NtXzIwMTZfdXZleF9tYWluX3NsaWRlcl93b3Jrd2Vhcl90ZXh0aWxlc19jMjdjMjA1MzE2:t/cb:45696cfcc7c820c28e557321ec88f2fb047f798b/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/c:3680:2070:fp:0.5:0.47922151820535/rt:force/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9Ib21lcGFnZS8yMDE2X3V2ZXhfbWFpbl9zbGlkZXJfd29ya3dlYXJfdGV4dGlsZXMuanBnPzE0ODgxODM5NjY) Protective clothing and workwear ![OEKO-TEX Confidence in Textiles STANDARD 100 - Tested for harmful substances](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/D7q1ljuASrPUXZH5XQUNKaCIXrQKqchlGBd7dHq4QQQ/w:345/h:179/fn:Y3NtX1NUQTEwMF9MYWJlbF9SR0JfRU5fUzAyMDY0OF9jM2ExMGNlZTZh:t/cb:55c18a1c703248d86459edeb2def6f3018eeeb98/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9Qcm9kdWN0cy90ZWNobm9sb2dpZXMvZ2xvdmVzL1NUQTEwMF9MYWJlbF9SR0JfRU5fUzAyMDY0OC5qcGc_MTUzMjA3OTkxNQ "OEKO-TEX Confidence in Textiles STANDARD 100 - Tested for harmful substances") Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 ------------------------ In accordance with the criteria of [Oeko-Tex® Standard 100](http://www.oeko-tex.com) tested textiles guarantee that there are no substances that affect human health. Only products that meet the very stringent requirements and undergo on-going tests are awarded the Oeko-Tex certificate. [Oeko-Tex certified textiles by uvex](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/products/protective-clothing-and-workwear/?smxfilter=1&f=1014) ![](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/3g3l19kTxZ7k1MAXUO1ZZmgtuhknBIH0GtP-AA1Y05c/w:345/h:326/fn:Y3NtX3V2ZXhfdGVjaG5vbG9neV9yZWN5Y2xlZF9QRVRfMTkyMDZkMmY4MA:t/cb:7b0416aa1b72b8fb440354183d481835009561a3/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9Qcm9kdWN0cy90ZWNobm9sb2dpZXMvdGV4dGlsZXMvdXZleF90ZWNobm9sb2d5X3JlY3ljbGVkX1BFVC5qcGc_MTQ4NzY2NDQ0OQ) Recycled polyester -------------------- The recycling of PET bottles has developed greatly in recent years and to such an extent that it has enabled functional materials with outstanding properties made from recycled polyester: Not only do these materials offer exceptional wearer comfort, they are also easy to maintain. Thanks to the high quality of the recycling fibres, you can't tell the difference in terms of yarn properties and grip, dyeability and brilliance from the materials made from oil-based polyester. ![](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/3WUmjjjsT1WjgvPMRBeRYqYw0JcPjF5nb-BpdNMLgGM/w:345/h:326/fn:Y3NtX3V2ZXhfdGVjaG5vbG9neV9vcmdhbmljX2NvdHRvbl9mNmZkMzliYTcx:t/cb:f9f5dcd9260ee668234d279418b7c3c2e5c39eff/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9Qcm9kdWN0cy90ZWNobm9sb2dpZXMvdGV4dGlsZXMvdXZleF90ZWNobm9sb2d5X29yZ2FuaWNfY290dG9uLmpwZz8xNDcwMzE4NjM0) Organic cotton ---------------- As opposed to conventional cotton, organically produced cotton mostly uses old plant varieties, which require less intensive watering. The use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers is prohibited. Our organic cotton models meet the requirements of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): At least 95 % of the cotton used comes from controlled organic cultivation. [Organic cotton certified textiles by uvex](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/products/protective-clothing-and-workwear/?smxfilter=1&f=1048) ![](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/phVC4Sqf7bndft6W9HWZkLOUaAL_CFGJvPtnyOIBOOA/w:375/h:210/fn:Y3NtXzIwMTZfdXZleF9tYWluX3NsaWRlcl9nbG92ZXNfbmV3XzQ0YmZjNDU4ZmQ:t/cb:d58a5bae7bee635ea2b3711d902195cc024a8633/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/c:1737.4639930556:977.32349609375:fp:0.46358133680556:0.46292121645353/rt:force/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtaGVja2VsLmZyL0hvbWVwYWdlLzIwMTZfdXZleF9tYWluX3NsaWRlcl9nbG92ZXNfbmV3LmpwZz8xNDc3NDAwMjAx) Safety gloves ![](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/FdVyVLiyvMVmayGwRDazDPYw70bSW4hVurV25fyPH5M/w:345/h:84/fn:Y3NtX3V2ZXhfdGVjaG5vbG9neV9wdXJlX3N0YW5kYXJkX2xvZ29fOGNiZmJkZmVlOA:t/cb:7bc4b8ea1a870eba7d91dcf780450f288c63690c/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9Qcm9kdWN0cy90ZWNobm9sb2dpZXMvZ2xvdmVzL3V2ZXhfdGVjaG5vbG9neV9wdXJlX3N0YW5kYXJkX2xvZ28uanBnPzE0NzAzODMxNzE) uvex pure standard -------------------- **Safety gloves fulfil the high uvex pure standard.** Dermatologically tested. Very skin friendly. Free of hazardous ingredients. The safety gloves are also free of solvents, accelerators and allergenic substances. They offer optimal product protection. [uvex gloves with pure standard](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/products/safety-gloves/?smxfilter=1&f=1015) ![OEKO-TEX Confidence in Textiles STANDARD 100 - Tested for harmful substances](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/D7q1ljuASrPUXZH5XQUNKaCIXrQKqchlGBd7dHq4QQQ/w:345/h:179/fn:Y3NtX1NUQTEwMF9MYWJlbF9SR0JfRU5fUzAyMDY0OF9jM2ExMGNlZTZh:t/cb:55c18a1c703248d86459edeb2def6f3018eeeb98/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9Qcm9kdWN0cy90ZWNobm9sb2dpZXMvZ2xvdmVzL1NUQTEwMF9MYWJlbF9SR0JfRU5fUzAyMDY0OC5qcGc_MTUzMjA3OTkxNQ "OEKO-TEX Confidence in Textiles STANDARD 100 - Tested for harmful substances") Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 ------------------------ The Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 is a globally consistent testing and certification system. The more intense the skin contact of a product, the more stringent the requirements are that it must fulfil: This is why the second highest classification, Class II, applies for safety gloves. Testing is not only in accordance with the legal standard, but also in line with the current state of research. Oeko-Tex® therefore not only sets more stringent values for heavy metals like chromium, nickel and mercury, it also takes into account carcinogenic and allergenic dyestuffs and the use of solvents like formaldehyde. Every year, test methods and lists of pollutants are adjusted to scientific findings. **Tested and certified uvex safety gloves** Gloves with tested safety. For you and your staff. Because only the most stringent demands will do to protect skin. This is why we have had our series of uvex profi, uvex contact, uvex rubipor, uvex phynomic, uvex C300, uvex C500, uvex protector, uvex rubiflex, uvex rubiflex S, uvex profatrol and uvex profagrip knitted safety gloves certified in accordance with the stringent test criteria of product class II of the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100. [uvex gloves with Oeko-Tex](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/products/safety-gloves/?smxfilter=1&f=1014) ![](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/8TI1ZLsm6oU8SCxA30m2LQMWdjL1O_frhx6gadb1pvk/w:345/h:381/fn:Y3NtX3Byb3Byb0RFUk1fcHJ1ZWZzaWVnZWxfRU5fdXZleF9IYW5kc2NodWhlX2E2NjkyNzYyZGI:t/cb:5f38797a2aa156de1f690ba742f1d8f088196247/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9Lbm93bGVkZ2UvY2VydGlmaWNhdGVzL3Byb3Byb0RFUk1fcHJ1ZWZzaWVnZWxfRU5fdXZleF9IYW5kc2NodWhlLmpwZz8xNjExOTMwMDg5) proDerm --------- The excellent skin friendliness of many of our safety gloves is dermatologically approved. The safety gloves awarded this quality seal were clinically tested by the [proDerm Institute for Applied Dermatological Research GmbH](http://www.proderm.de/de.html) (Hamburg, Germany). proDerm studies: 11.0356-02, 11.0482-11, 13.0202-02, 15.0188-02, 15.0219-11 [uvex gloves with proDerm](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/products/safety-gloves/?smxfilter=1&f=1013) ![](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/1fKUIjp1X54nxeFsg-7ehs1lQl_0TVyd31pzhjlSMh0/w:345/h:12/fn:Y3NtX3V2ZXhfY2VydGlmaWNhdGVzX21hZGVfaW5fZ2VybWFueV85ZDU5YTUxMjI1:t/cb:ff84a6aeaa276599c3845a0e9e675e65f877986d/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9Lbm93bGVkZ2UvY2VydGlmaWNhdGVzL3V2ZXhfY2VydGlmaWNhdGVzX21hZGVfaW5fZ2VybWFueS5qcGc_MTQ3MDM5NTI5Mw) Made in Germany ----------------- uvex is proud **to develop and produce** safety gloves in Germany. Our many years of manufacturing and technological skill guarantees a first-class service in hand protection and first-class safety gloves for a wide range of uses. uvex work gloves manufactured **in Germany carry the** "Made in Germany" label. [uvex gloves Made in Germany](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/products/safety-gloves/?smxfilter=1&f=1010) ![](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/kYrDcfEM9qUjOYP7eGpjA0PPZwaYkPL9B-tirh64vWM/w:345/h:290/fn:Y3NtX3V2ZXhfY2VydGlmaWNhdGVzX2xlYmVuc21pdHRlbHRhdWdsaWNoX2IyZTcxOTJmOWE:t/cb:89c13324511a711661d3f66e6b756d3bb5f43c55/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9Lbm93bGVkZ2UvY2VydGlmaWNhdGVzL3V2ZXhfY2VydGlmaWNhdGVzX2xlYmVuc21pdHRlbHRhdWdsaWNoLmpwZz8xNDcwMzk1NDEw) Food handling --------------- Safety gloves for food handling must be designed so that under normal, foreseeable conditions no elements that are hazardous to human health are transferred to the food (known as migration). The following overview provides a summary of which uvex safety gloves are suitable for food handling, along with a detailed list of possible areas of use. | | Aqueous pH > 4.5 | Acidic pH < 4.5 | Alcoholic | Fatty | Dry (non-fatty) | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | *Examples* | Non-alcoholic beverages, fruit, eggs, vegetables, crustaceans | Vinegar, yeast, milk, yoghurt | Wine, spirits, liqueurs | Olive oil (R1), butter and margarine (R2), fish, cheese and baked goods (R3), meat and poultry (R4), sandwiches and deep-fried pastries (R5) | Bread, rice, pasta, tea, spices, pulses | | uvex profi ergo | YES | YES | YES | YES (R1 to R5) | YES | | uvex contact ergo | YES | YES | YES | YES (R1 to R5) | YES | | uvex phynomic C3 | YES | YES | YES | YES (R1 to R5) | YES | | uvex C500 pure | YES | YES | YES | YES (R1 to R5) | YES | | uvex rubiflex (orange) | YES | YES | YES | YES (R1 to R5) | YES | | uvex rubiflex S (blue/green) | YES | YES | YES | YES (R1 to R5) | YES | | uvex profastrong NF 33 | YES | YES | YES | YES (R2 to R5) | YES | | uvex u-fit | YES | YES | YES | YES (R3 to R5) | YES | | uvex phynomic foam | YES | YES | YES | YES (R5) | YES | | uvex phynomic lite (w) | YES | YES | YES | YES (R1 to R5) | YES | | uvex unilite hermo | YES | YES | YES | NO | YES | | uvex u-fit lite | YES | NO | YES | YES (R3 to R5) | YES | | uvex unipur MD/FT | NOT TESTED | YES | Further information, including test principles, is [available](https://www.uvex.co.za/en/uvex-safety-group/how-to-contact-us/contact-us) on request. [uvex gloves for food handling](https://www.uvex.co.za/en/products/safety-gloves/?smxfilter=1&f=678|679|680|686|681|682|683|684|685)