EN 12942:2023

Respiratory protective devices - Powered filtering devices incorporating full face masks, half masks or quarter masks - Requirements, testing, marking EN 12942:2023

Publication date:   Feb 19, 2024

General information

60.60 Standard published   Dec 20, 2023

CEN

CEN/TC 79 Respiratory protective devices

European Norm

13.340.30   Respiratory protective devices

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Scope

This document specifies minimum requirements for powered Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD) incorporating a tight-fitting respiratory interface. It does not cover devices designed for use in circumstances where there is or might be an oxygen deficiency.
Escape RPD and filters for use against CO are not covered by this document.
Laboratory tests and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2016/425

Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC

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PREVIOUSLY

WITHDRAWN
EN 12942:1998

WITHDRAWN
EN 12942:1998/A1:2002

WITHDRAWN
EN 12942:1998/A2:2008

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PUBLISHED
EN 12942:2023
60.60 Standard published
Dec 20, 2023