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 is applicable to earplugs supplemented by a safety-related audio input. The audio signal can be transmitted by electrical input or other communication like Bluetooth . It specifies requirements on construction, design, performance, marking and user information related to the inclusion of the safety-related audio input.
Earplugs with safety-related audio input are designed to provide speech information and warning signals, while providing attenuation of external sound. They may be selected for use in a number of different environments, for example in air traffic communication, in the police forces, in the broadcasting and entertainment industries.
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 352-9:2020+A1:2024
90.60
Close of review
Jun 4, 2026
