In our product information, we refer to a number of standards, regulations and testing methods to which our products conform. In this section we would like to provide you with background information on these standards.
Directives
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Directive 89/686/EEC
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European Directive for Personal Protective Equipment
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Directive 93/42/EEC
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European Directive for Medical Devices
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Directive 1935/2004/EEC
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European Directive for Food Contact Materials
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Standards
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EN 455:1/2/3
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Standards for gloves for medical use
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EN 420:2003
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Standards for safety gloves
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EN 374:1/2/3
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Standards for protection against chemical and biological hazards.
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EN 340:2004
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Standards for protective clothing
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EN 14683: 2005
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Standards for mouth masks
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EN 149:2001
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Standards for half masks as respiratory protection device against particles.
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ASTM D3578-05
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Standard specifications for natural rubber examination gloves.
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ASTM D3772-92
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Standard specifications for natural rubber finger cots.
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Testing Methods
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AQL 1.5
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Acceptable Quality Level: a testing method indicating the sample size to be taken in a production process, for Quality Control Purposes. AQL 1.5 is the standard for gloves for medical use.
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