Greece introduces updated mandatory car first-aid kit standards from June 18
A new regulation in Greece will require all private and commercial vehicles to carry a first-aid kit compliant with the DIN 13164:2022 European standard, starting June 18, 2026.
The updated rule is intended to strengthen road safety and emergency preparedness, ensuring that drivers have access to essential medical supplies in case of traffic accidents or sudden health incidents during travel.
Authorities emphasize that immediate first aid can be critical before emergency services arrive, particularly in remote or high-traffic areas.
Updated Requirements for Vehicle First-Aid Kits
Under the new specifications, the mandatory car first-aid kit must include at minimum:
- Thermal rescue blanket (minimum 210 x 160 cm)
- Adhesive tape roll (medical plaster)
- Assorted adhesive bandages (14 pieces of various sizes)
- Sterile wound dressings (small, medium, large sizes)
- Large sterile burn dressing / gauze
- 10 x 10 cm wound compresses
- Elastic fixation bandages (6 cm and 8 cm widths)
- Triangular bandage for arm support
- First-aid scissors with rounded tips
- Disposable medical gloves (4 pieces)
- Skin cleansing wipes
- Medical face masks (Type IIR or FFP2)
Printed first-aid instruction leaflet with illustrations
The DIN 13164:2022 certification ensures that kits meet updated European safety and quality standards.
Officials underline that properly equipped first-aid kits not only protect drivers and passengers but can also be used to assist others involved in road accidents.
The regulation also encourages drivers to regularly check expiration dates, completeness of contents, packaging integrity, and CE certification compliance.
The measure is presented as part of a broader effort to improve preventive safety culture on Greek roads.
