prEN 18178-1

Respiratory infection prevention devices for self- and third-party protection - Part 1: Requirements, test methods, classification and marking prEN 18178-1

Publication date:   Aug 6, 2026

Scope

This document specifies minimum performance requirements, test methods, classification as well as marking for respiratory infection prevention devices (RIPDs).
RIPDs are intended to reduce the emission of infective agents from the user’s airways into the environment and also reduce exposure to the user from inhalation of infective agents.
RIPDs are intended for use by the general population.