Standards and labels

• EN ISO 21420:2020

  Protective gloves, mittens, and arm protectors with the EN ISO 21420:2020 rating are tested for general requirements like material safety, comfortable fit, and dexterity. This ensures the products are safe against your skin, provide a good fit, and allow for easy hand movement while you use them.

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  General Requirements Guide

  Ensures protective gloves meet general requirements for design, comfort, and safety. It guarantees the materials won't harm you, are sized correctly for better dexterity, and are constructed to be easily put on and taken off.

• EN ISO 374-1:2016/A1:2018

  Protective gloves with the EN ISO 374-1:2016/A1:2018 rating are tested for their resistance to dangerous chemicals, including permeation, penetration, and material degradation. This helps you select gloves that provide the specific protection needed against various hazardous substances, ensuring your safety.

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  Specified Requirements Type A

  Provides high-level protection against chemicals, ideal for handling hazardous materials. These gloves resist permeation for at least 30 minutes against a minimum of six different specified chemicals, ensuring safety during prolonged and direct chemical contact.

• EN ISO 374-5:2016

  Gloves with the EN ISO 374-5:2016 rating are tested for protection against microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and potentially viruses. This means the gloves act as a barrier, helping to prevent contact with and transmission of these harmful biological agents for improved hygiene and safety.

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  Micro-organisms Bacteria & Fungi

  This product provides a protective barrier against bacteria and fungi. It is tested to ensure it does not leak, making it useful for tasks where you need to avoid direct contact with these micro-organisms.

• EN 421:2010

  Protective gloves with the EN 421:2010 rating are tested for protection against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination, ensuring they are liquid-proof and provide adequate shielding. This means the gloves are designed to safely protect your hands in environments where you might encounter radioactive materials or radiation.

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  Radiation & Contamination Tested

  This product provides protection against radioactive contamination and ionizing radiation. It is liquid-proof to prevent penetration by contaminated substances and may contain lead or equivalent metals to shield against radiation, making it suitable for handling radioactive materials.

• Food Safe

  Food safe refers to the safety of food products that are used or consumed by people. In Europe, food safety is regulated by the European Union (EU) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). These organizations set standards and requirements for food products to ensure they are safe to eat. To be considered "food safe" in Europe, a product must meet these standards and be free of harmful substances. This includes being free of harmful bacteria, pesticides, and other contaminants. Food products that do not meet these standards cannot be sold or used in the EU.

• MD Label

  MD stands for "Medical Device." It refers to any instruments, apparatus, machines, implants, or other similar or related articles that are intended to be used for human beings for the purpose of diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment or alleviation of disease, injury or disability. In Europe, a MD Label is a special label that must be on all Medical Devices that are sold or used in the European Union (EU). The label must include information about the product, such as the name of the manufacturer, the intended use of the product and CE mark. To be able to sell or use a Medical Device in the EU, the device must meet certain standards and requirements set by the European Union and notified body.

• PPE Category 3

  PPE stands for "personal protective equipment." PPE Category 3 refers to equipment that is complex and provide the highest level of protection such as powered respirators, SCBA, and full body suits. In Europe, PPE Category 3 must meet certain safety standards set by the European Union, which means that it must be designed and manufactured to protect the user without causing harm. Companies that make or sell PPE must prove that it meets these standards. They also must have a quality management system in place, have to be audited regularly by a notified body and have to have a technical documentation.