EN 143:2021

Respiratory protective devices - Particle filters - Requirements, testing, marking

Publication date:   May 19, 2021

General information

60.60 Standard published   Feb 24, 2021

CEN

CEN/TC 79 Respiratory protective devices

European Norm

13.340.30   Respiratory protective devices

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Scope

This document specifies particle filters for use as replaceable components in unassisted respiratory protective devices (RPD) with the exception of escape devices and filtering face pieces.
Laboratory tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
Some filters complying with this document can also be suitable for use with other types of respiratory protective devices and/or escape devices. If so, they need to be tested and marked according to the appropriate European Standard.
This document does not cover requirements concerning respiratory hygiene. Requirements for decrease of the microbiological hazards caused by the growth of bacteria and viruses on the filtration material are not determined.

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

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EN 143:2000

WITHDRAWN
EN 143:2000/AC:2002

WITHDRAWN
EN 143:2000/AC:2005

WITHDRAWN
EN 143:2000/A1:2006

NOW

PUBLISHED
EN 143:2021
60.60 Standard published
Feb 24, 2021