90.60 Close of review Jun 4, 2026
CEN
CEN/TC 159 Hearing protectors
European Norm
13.340.20 Head protective equipment
Published
This document specifies requirements on construction, design, performance, marking and user information for earplugs.
In particular, it specifies requirements regarding the sound attenuation of the earplugs, measured in accordance with EN ISO 4869-1:2018.
This document applies to earplugs designed for users who are able to follow supplied instructions and understand the related risks, can fit the earplugs correctly and can give feedback on the performance.
Ergonomic aspects are addressed by taking into account, within the requirements, the interaction between the user, the device and where possible the working environment in which the device is likely to be used (see Annex ZA and EN 458).
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
PUBLISHED
EN 352-2:2020+A1:2024
90.60
Close of review
Jun 4, 2026
