Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Spain
Published 10 Feb 2026
SR/00480/26
Bossram safety vest banned from sale over injury risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (Bossram safety vest) after it was found to pose an injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Fluorescent orange safety vest.
- Brand
- Bossram
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Protective equipment
Why it's dangerous
Injuries
The retro-reflective material does not have the required reflectance values and the user is not adequately visible in situations where high visibility is essential. This can lead to injuries.
The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with the European standard EN 20471.
What the authorities did
Measure
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Spain
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00480/26
View official notice ↗
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