Standards and labels

• EN ISO 374-5:2016

  Gloves with the EN ISO 374-5:2016 rating are tested for resistance to penetration by microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and viruses. This ensures the gloves provide a protective barrier, helping to shield you from harmful germs and potential infections.

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  Micro-organisms Bacteria & Fungi

  This product provides a protective barrier against bacteria and fungi. It has passed a penetration resistance test to ensure it prevents these micro-organisms from getting through, making it suitable for cleaning and handling contaminated materials.

• EN 455-3

  Single-use medical gloves with the EN 455-3 rating are tested for biological safety, including potential chemical residues, latex proteins, and powder content. This ensures the gloves are safe for skin contact, minimizing the risk of irritation or allergic reactions for users and patients.

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• EN 455-2

  Medical gloves with the EN 455-2 rating are tested for physical properties like dimensions and strength, including force at break both before and after aging. This ensures the gloves fit correctly, are durable, and provide reliable protection against cross-contamination for both patient and user.

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• EN 455-1

  Medical gloves with the EN 455-1 rating are tested for freedom from holes to ensure they act as an effective barrier. This means the gloves reliably protect users and others from the transmission of microorganisms and contamination.

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• EN 455-4

  Medical gloves with the EN 455-4 rating are tested for their shelf life, ensuring they maintain critical properties like strength and barrier integrity over time. This means you can trust that the gloves will remain effective and safe to use until their expiration date, providing reliable protection when needed.

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• 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

  Gloves with the EN ISO 374-1:2016 rating are tested for resistance against specific hazardous chemicals and microorganisms, including permeation, penetration, and degradation. This rating helps you choose gloves that provide the right level of protection for safely handling various dangerous substances.

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  Specified Requirements Type B

  This glove provides protection against chemical splashes, resisting permeation from at least three specific chemicals for over 30 minutes. It is ideal for tasks involving moderate contact with listed hazardous substances.

• 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.