Standards  


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

Directive 89/686/EEC

European Directive for Personal Protective Equipment

Directive 93/42/EEC

European Directive for Medical Devices

Directive 1935/2004/EEC

European Directive for Food Contact Materials

Standards 

EN 455:1/2/3

Standards for gloves for medical use

EN 420:2003       

Standards for safety gloves

EN 374:1/2/3

Standards for protection against chemical and biological hazards.

EN 340:2004

Standards for protective clothing

EN 14683: 2005

Standards for mouth masks

EN 149:2001

Standards for half masks as respiratory protection device against particles.

ASTM D3578-05

Standard specifications for natural rubber examination gloves.

ASTM D3772-92

Standard specifications for natural rubber finger cots.        

Testing Methods     

AQL 1.5

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.