Personal Protective Equipment (Inclusive Standards) Bill

A Bill to require that personal protective equipment procured and provided by public sector and associated bodies must comply with Standard BS 30417:2025, or an equivalent specified standard; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Kirsteen SullivanLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

25 March 2026

In Plain English

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This bill would require PPE bought or provided by public sector bodies to meet the British Standard BS 30417:2025 (or an equivalent standard specified in the bill). It aims to ensure PPE used in public services is safe, reliable, and inclusive in design across public sector procurement.

Key Points

Mandatory compliance with BS 30417:2025 or an equivalent standard for PPE procured by public sector and associated bodies.
Scope covers PPE procured and provided by public sector entities and related activities, with a focus on safety, quality and inclusive design.
Sponsor: Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op))

Who is affected?

Public sector workers who rely on PPE (e.g., healthcare, emergency services, social care staff)Public sector procurement and contracting teamsPPE manufacturers and suppliers contracted to public sector bodies

Generated 26 March 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

24 Mar 2026

2nd readingCommons

17 Apr 2026

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Personal Protective Equipment (Inclusive Standards)

25 Mar 2026

The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday17 April 2026

This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 24 March 2026 under the Ten Minute Rule.

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