Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a mainstay of health and medical systems the world over. Providing a barrier between patients, medical staff and even members of the public, to help them avoid contact with blood and bodily fluids, or contaminated airborne particles, medical PPE must meet stringent safety requirements.
Many countries have PPE regulations and standards; there is little or no harmonization. At SGS, we have a global network of PPE experts and accredited testing laboratories that can help you bring products to market quickly and efficiently.
We have expertise across the category, but the most frequently requested items are:
Face masks
Gloves
Disposable, single use protective gloves to that protect the wearer from contamination. We test items made from substances including:
Gowns
Disposable single use articles, or reusable garments, gowns protect the wearer from contact and contamination with blood and other bodily fluids.
As there are no harmonized standards, we offer in-depth expertise in the relevant standards for your target markets and can streamline your testing choices to ensure all compliance obligations are met efficiently. From Asia and Australia, to Europe and the Americas, we can help.
Our global network of accredited PPE testing laboratories include two Notified Bodies approved to provide certification for EU type examination:
Ensure the safety and quality of your medical PPE products – contact SGS today.
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