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prEN 18178-5

Respiratory infection prevention devices for self- and third-party protection - Part 5: Classification prEN 18178-5

Publication date:   Oct 2, 2025

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40.97   End of interruption of work - split/merged   Mar 25, 2026

CEN

CEN/TC 205 Non-active medical devices

European Norm

13.340.20   Head protective equipment

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This document specifies the classification 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 everybody regardless of facial morphology or ability.

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prEN 18178-5
40.97 End of interruption of work - split/merged
Mar 25, 2026




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