Standards and labels

• 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.

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  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.

• 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.

  Test results

  Tightness AQL #,##

  This rating indicates the glove's quality and resistance to pinholes, which is tested by filling it with water. A lower AQL number means a lower chance of defects, providing a more reliable barrier against microorganisms.

• 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 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 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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  Specified Requirements Type C

  Provides splash protection against at least one specific chemical for more than 10 minutes. These gloves are suitable for tasks involving limited or short-duration contact with specified low-risk chemicals.

• EN 374-5:2016

  Gloves with the EN 374-5:2016 rating are tested for resistance to penetration by bacteria and fungi, and potentially viruses. This means the gloves provide a protective barrier against microorganisms, helping to keep your hands safe from harmful biological agents.

  Test results

  Micro-organisms Bacteria & Fungi

  This product protects you from bacteria and fungi. It passed leakage tests, making it a reliable barrier when handling materials where these micro-organisms are a risk, such as in cleaning or laboratory work.

  Micro-organisms Virus

  This glove is tested to protect you from bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It provides a reliable barrier, having passed specific tests to ensure no leakage when exposed to these micro-organisms, making it suitable for handling contaminated materials.

• EN 455-3:2015

  Medical gloves with the EN 455-3:2015 rating are tested for biological safety, including protein, endotoxin, chemical, and powder content. This ensures the gloves are safe for use, reducing risks of allergic reactions and irritation for consumers.

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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.

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  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.

• 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.