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.

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.

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.

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.

Protective gloves with the EN 374-1 rating are tested for their ability to resist dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms, including how well they prevent leaks, chemical breakthrough, and material degradation. This rating helps you select gloves that provide certified protection for your hands when working with hazardous substances.

Gloves with the EN 374-2 rating are tested for resistance to penetration by liquids and microorganisms. This means the glove material is checked for physical defects like pinholes or leaks, ensuring it forms a barrier against harmful substances. You can trust these gloves to be waterproof and block microorganisms.

Gloves with the EN 374-4 rating are tested for resistance to degradation, which is how the glove material changes after chemical contact. This ensures the gloves maintain their protective strength and barrier, keeping your hands safe from hazardous chemicals.

Gloves with the EN 374-5 rating are tested for protection against microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and viruses. This ensures the gloves act as a reliable barrier, helping to keep you safe from harmful germs and reduce the risk of infection.

Protective gloves with the EN 420:2003+A1:2009 rating are tested for general design, safe materials (innocuousness), water penetration, comfort, and dexterity. This ensures the gloves are safe, fit correctly, and allow you to perform tasks effectively without discomfort.

Protective clothing, gloves, and footwear materials with the EN 16523-1:2015+A1:2018 rating are tested for resistance to permeation by hazardous liquid chemicals. This means the material provides a measured level of protection against chemicals passing through it, helping you choose safety gear that resists liquid chemical exposure.

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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 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 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.