Respiratory protective devices - Filtering half masks to protect against particles - Requirements, testing and marking

Comment end date 2026-05-21

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Project stage codes

1. Prioritetinių darbo temų pažymėjimas ir ekspertų skyrimas

2. Projektas

3. Viešoji apklausa

From 2026-03-22 till 2026-05-21

4. Closure of enquiry

5. Submission to Formal Vote

Organisation

CEN Europos standartizacijos komitetas

ICS

13.040.30 - Workplace atmospheres

Technical Committee

TK 35 Safety of machinery

ForeignTC'S

CEN/TC 79

Number of comments

Comment start date

2026-03-22

Scope

This document specifies minimum requirements for particle filtering half masks as respiratory protective devices intended to protect the wearer in occupational settings, where there is a health risk(s) from inhaling any type of particles during working activities except for escape purposes. Laboratory and practical performance tests or references to test method standards are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

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Pakeis

prEN 149