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.
Legislation related to this standard
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
Harmonised Standard / Cited in the Official Journal
WITHDRAWN
EN 143:2000/A1:2006
WITHDRAWN
EN 143:2000
WITHDRAWN
EN 143:2000/AC:2002
WITHDRAWN
EN 143:2000/AC:2005
PUBLISHED
EN 143:2021
90.92
Standard to be revised
Feb 27, 2026
IN_DEVELOPMENT
prEN 143 rev