On 20th January 2016 the EU Parliament in Strasbourg – at a full session – passed a new regulation on “Personal protective Equipment.” This includes protective clothing sold to riders. It does not cover waterproof rain suits designed to be worn over leathers or other clothing. However if rain gear is fitted with protectors – which is a popular type of clothing – then the whole garment must be designed and tested to be protective. At the moment manufacturers are able to certify only the protectors and leave the rest of the garment unchecked. There are exceptions, a number of brands sell motorcycling jeans with protectors inside and also lined with aramid to protect against abrasion injury. Some of these are tested to CEN standard EN13595 and certified under the old law, Directive 89/686/EEC. The new regulation which will replace this will apply directly in all 28 member countries of