Standards and labels

• EN ISO 374-5:2016

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  Micro-organisms Bacteria & Fungi

  EN ISO 374-5:2016 is a standard that defines the requirements for gloves to protect against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms, including bacteria and fungi. The test results indicating protection against Bacteria & Fungi confirm that the gloves have effectively passed the necessary evaluations to guard against these types of micro-organisms. The test method used assesses the glove's resistance to penetration and permeation by micro-organisms. The glove material undergoes specific challenges designed to ensure that pathogens such as bacteria and fungi cannot penetrate or permeate through the material under standard testing conditions. Practical implications of these results include assurance that gloves certified under this standard provide health professionals and others exposed to biohazards with a reliable barrier against potential infections caused by bacteria and fungi, which is crucial for both healthcare settings and lab environments.

• EN 420:2003+A1:2009

  EN 420:2003+A1:2009 is a European standard that sets out the general requirements for hand protection, including comfort, fit, and dexterity. Performance requirements include resistance to abrasion, cut, tear, puncture, and impact. Test results should show the gloves meet these requirements.

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• EN ISO 374-4:2019

  EN ISO 374-4:2019 is a standard that sets the rules for gloves that protect against dangerous chemicals and microorganisms. It tells how gloves should be made, what materials should be used, and how they should be tested. Possible test results include how well the gloves keep out chemicals, how long they last and how well they protect the hands. This standard focus on the use of gloves against specific microorganisms and chemicals, and specifies the performance requirements and test methods for gloves protecting against viral penetration.

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• EN ISO 374-1:2016

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  Specified Requirements Type B

  The EN ISO 374-1:2016 standard specifies requirements for gloves intended to protect against chemicals and micro-organisms. A glove that achieves a Type B test result in this standard offers resistance to at least three chemicals, with a breakthrough time of at least 30 minutes for each chemical tested. This test involves subjecting the gloves to chemicals and measuring the time it takes for the chemicals to penetrate through the material. Practical implications for this test result entail selecting gloves categorized under Type B for environments where exposure to specific hazardous chemicals for durations not exceeding 30 minutes is anticipated. This makes the gloves suitable for certain chemical handling tasks within specified limits, assuring a protective barrier during the exposure period.

• EN ISO 21420:2020

  EN ISO 21420:2020 is a European standard that sets out the general requirements for hand protection, including comfort, fit, and dexterity.

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  General Requirements Guide

• EN ISO 21420:2020

  EN ISO 21420:2020 is a European standard that sets out the general requirements for hand protection, including comfort, fit, and dexterity.

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  General Requirements Guide

• CE Marking

  CE Marking is a label that shows a product meets certain safety and environmental standards set by the European Union. To get the CE Marking, a company must test and certify their product meets these standards. CE Marking is required for many products sold in the EU, including electronics, machinery, toys and medical devices. It helps ensure that products are safe for consumers and the environment, and allows for easy trade within the EU.

• 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.

• 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.