Market surveillance of protective and safety footwear completed

During the period from 1st October 2024 to 15th October 2025, Market Surveillance Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federal Administration for Inspection Affairs, Republic Administration for Inspection Affairs and the Inspectorate of Brčko District of BiH have carried out joint proactive market surveillance of protective and safety footwear. 

Safety requirements for protective and safety footwear are provided for by the Order on personal protective equipment and accompanying standards. In accordance with these requirements, product labelling and instructions were checked, and laboratory testing of products was carried out.

The objectives of proactive surveillance were to assess the state of the protective and safety footwear market in Bosnia and Herzegovina from a safety perspective, to remove from the market any products that could pose a risk to users, to increase consumer safety, and to raise awareness among importers and distributors about placing safe products on the market.  

During the implementation of proactive surveillance, 8 inspection controls were carried out. The controls included checking the product labelling and instructions, and laboratory testing of samples. A total of 7 models of protective and safety footwear were inspected. Non-compliances were found in 2 models (28%) of protective and safety footwear, in a total quantity of 356 products.

Economic operators voluntarily withdrew from the market and destroyed 2 models of protective and safety footwear in a total quantity of 356 products.