The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned medical PPE supply will continue to be stressed as demand exceeds available supplies. In this context, you need a reliable testing and certification partner to help you meet demand.
Medical PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is only effective if it complies with safety and efficacy standards. Our expertise and global network of accredited labs can help. We test and certify medical PPE products, including:
- Eye protection
- Face masks – disposable & reusable
- Gloves – disposable
- Gowns/coveralls – disposable & reusable
- Surgical masks
- Respirators
Our global network of accredited labs offers the full range of efficacy tests for these products for all major markets, including:
USA
- Medical Gowns: AAMI PB70, ASTM F2407, ASTM F3352
- Medical Gloves: ASTM D7103
- Medical Face Masks: ASTM F2100
- Surgical Filtering Facepiece Respirators: ASTM F2100 and 42 CFR Part 84
- Eye and Face Protectors: ANSI/ISEA Z87.1
Canada
- Medical Gowns: CSA Z314
- Medical Gloves: ISO 11193-1, ASTM D3578, ISO 10282, ASTM D3577
- Medical Face Masks: ASTM F2100
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators: ASTM F2100 and 42 CFR Part 84
- Eye and Face Protectors: CSA Z94.3
European Union:
- Medical Gowns: EN 13795-1
- Medical Gloves: EN 455 (Parts 1-4)
- Medical Face Masks: EN 14683
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators: EN 149
- Face Shields and Protective Eyewear: EN 166
Additionally, members of our European PPE network are Notified Bodies and can assist with CE Markings:
- SGS FIMKO (Finland) – Notified Body (0598)
- SGS United Kingdom Limited – Notified Body (0120)
- SGS Belgium NV – Notified Body (1639)
Contact us today to find out how we can support you.
