CEN/TC 205/WG 17 - Infection protection masks
Infection protection masks
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CEN/TC 205/WG 17 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Infection protection masks". This committee has published 3 standards.
CEN/TC 205/WG 17 develops CEN standards in the area of Information technology. Currently, there are 3 published standards from this working group.
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.
A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.
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.
- Draft12 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies the test methods 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.
- Draft12 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies the minimum functional and performance requirements 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.
- Draft22 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day





