Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) labels are applied to electrical equipment following a safety inspection to indicate that the item has been tested and the result recorded. A passed label confirms that the appliance met the required safety standard at the time of testing and carries key information including the test date, the next test due date, and where applicable, the tester's identity or equipment ID. Labels are typically applied to the plug top, the cable near the plug, or the rear of the appliance in a visible but non-intrusive position. Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, employers are required to maintain electrical equipment in a safe condition, and PAT labelling is a widely used method of demonstrating ongoing compliance.
Standard Passed PAT Test Labels
Our standard passed PAT test labels are supplied in rolls of 1,000 at 50 x 25mm, manufactured on premium grade vinyl or matt white polypropylene with permanent adhesive. The passed format is the most widely used label across general workplace PAT testing programmes and is suitable for use on portable appliances in offices, warehouses, retail environments, schools, and commercial premises. Permanent adhesive ensures the label remains securely fixed to the appliance throughout its testing cycle, resisting handling, cleaning, and general workplace conditions.
4th Edition PAT Test Labels
Our 4th Edition passed labels conform to the layout and information requirements of the IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment, 4th Edition, the current UK guidance document for PAT testing. The 4th Edition format includes fields for test date, retest date, and the tester's details, providing a complete compliance record directly on the appliance. Supplied in rolls of 1,000 at 50 x 25mm.
Fuse Rating PAT Test Labels
Our fuse rating passed labels include an additional field for recording the fuse rating of the appliance at the time of testing. This format is used where the fuse value is relevant to the safety record, particularly for appliances where fuse replacement has occurred or where fuse specification needs to be verified at the next inspection. Supplied in rolls of 1,000 at 50 x 25mm with permanent adhesive.
Custom and Bespoke PAT Test Labels
If your PAT testing programme requires labels with your company name or logo, specific field layouts, alternative sizes, or higher quantities, CDM Labels can produce bespoke PAT test labels manufactured to your specification. Custom labels are produced in-house, giving us full control over material, print, and adhesive specification. Contact us on 01977 879101 or by email to discuss your requirements and receive a no-obligation quote.
Why Choose CDM Labels?
CDM Labels manufactures PAT test labels in-house at our facility in Hull, supplying directly to businesses, testing contractors, and facilities teams without intermediary costs. Our labels are manufactured from premium vinyl and matt white polypropylene materials with permanent adhesive, providing durability across the full testing cycle. We supply electrical labels alongside PAT test labels, covering a broad range of electrical safety and compliance labelling requirements from a single UK manufacturer. Free delivery is included on all orders to the UK mainland.
