Standards and labels

• 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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• 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.

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• EN 374-4

  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.

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• EN 374-2

  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.

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• 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 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 B

  These gloves protect against chemical splashes, offering at least 30 minutes of resistance against three specific chemicals. They are suitable for tasks involving handling certain chemicals where short-term protection is needed.

• 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 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 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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• 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.