Standards and labels

• EN 455-4:2009

  Single-use medical gloves with the EN 455-4:2009 rating are tested for their shelf life, ensuring they maintain properties like strength and barrier integrity over time. This means the gloves will remain effective and safe, providing reliable protection against infections until their expiration date when stored correctly.

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• EN ISO 374-1:2016

  Gloves with the EN ISO 374-1:2016 rating are tested for resistance against dangerous chemicals and microorganisms, including penetration, permeation, and degradation. This means you can choose gloves designed to protect your hands from specific chemical hazards, ensuring safer use in various tasks.

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• 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.

  Test results

  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 374-2:1994

  Gloves with the EN 374-2:1994 rating are tested for resistance to penetration by dangerous chemicals and microorganisms. This means the gloves prevent liquids from seeping through tiny holes or imperfections, ensuring your hands are protected.

  Test results

  Penetration Resistance Tested

  This glove protects against leaks of chemicals and microorganisms. It has passed an air and water leak test to ensure it is a waterproof and effective barrier, making it suitable for tasks like cleaning or handling biological materials.

• EN 16523-1:2015

  Protective clothing, gloves, and footwear materials with the EN 16523-1:2015 rating are tested for resistance to permeation by hazardous liquid chemicals, specifically how long it takes for a chemical to pass through the material. This ensures the product provides a dependable barrier, offering a measurable level of safety when handling dangerous liquids.

  Test results

  Permeation Contact Tested

  This product’s material resists liquid chemical breakthrough. It is tested for how long it takes a chemical to move through the material on a molecular level, offering protection for a specified time during continuous contact.

• EN 455-3:2006

  Medical gloves with the EN 455-3:2006 rating are tested for biological safety, including levels of latex proteins, chemical residues, endotoxins, and powder. This ensures the gloves are safe to use, reducing the risk of allergic reactions, irritation, or other adverse health effects for both users and patients.

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• EN 420:2003+A1:2009

  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.

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• EN 455-2:2015

  Single-use medical gloves with the EN 455-2:2015 rating are tested for physical properties like dimensions and strength. This ensures gloves fit correctly and are strong enough to provide reliable protection without tearing during use.

  Test results

  Physical Properties Tested

  This product is tested for physical strength and durability to ensure reliable performance. It meets specific requirements for size, stretch, and force-at-break, providing adequate protection against cross-contamination for both the user and patient.

• ISO 13485:2016

  Medical devices with the ISO 13485:2016 rating are tested for a quality management system that ensures consistent safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout their lifecycle. This provides assurance that the product is reliably produced to high international standards for patient use.

  Test results

  Medical Management Passed

  This product was made under a quality management system that ensures consistent design, production, and distribution. This focuses on the safety, performance, and regulatory compliance of medical devices throughout their entire lifecycle, from design to disposal.

• EN 455-1:2020

  Medical gloves with the EN 455-1:2020 rating are tested for freedom from holes using a water tightness test. This ensures the gloves provide a reliable barrier, protecting you from cross-contamination and the spread of infections.

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• EN 374-4:2013

  Protective gloves with the EN 374-4:2013 rating are tested for their resistance to degradation by chemicals. This measures changes in the glove material, like swelling or hardening, ensuring the glove maintains its protective qualities when exposed to hazardous substances.

  Test results

  Degradation Tested

  This glove's material resists breaking down when in contact with specific chemicals. This helps protect you from physical changes to the glove like swelling, cracking, or softening that could compromise your safety during use.

• 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.

• 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.