As awareness of the harmful effects of air pollution on health increases, so does demand for high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) and ultra-low penetration air (ULPA) filters. Health and safety concerns, especially highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, have accelerated the need for high-efficiency air filters.
Governments and regulatory bodies are implementing stricter air quality standards, pushing industries to adopt advanced filtration systems. Technological advancements in filter media and design have improved the efficiency and performance of HEPA and ULPA filters, making them more attractive to new industries. Ensuring the quality and performance of your products has never been more important.
Our testing services measure filtration performance at all stages of product development, from media to final product. Whether you need validation for an existing filter or testing for every single filter manufactured, our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory is ready to meet your needs.
Why choose HEPA/ULPA air filter testing services from SGS?
With over 40 years of experience, our filtration laboratory is a trusted provider of expert testing services for the filtration industry. Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by A2LA since 2000, we ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability across various industries.
We enable you to:
- Assess an expansive range of conditions, from particle sizes to humidity and temperature extremes
- Adhere to globally recognized standards, such as ASTM, DOE, IEST and ISO
- Determine critical parameters, like Most Penetrating Particle Size (MPPS), Bubble Point and Pressure Drop
- Validate the efficiency and reliability of your HEPA and ULPA filters
- Customize tests according to your unique requirements, while also adhering to recognized standards

Comprehensive HEPA/ULPA air filter testing for recognized standards
We offer HEPA/ULPA air filter testing for the following standards:
- ASTM F3150: vacuum cleaner HEPA performance
- DOE: HEPA filter test
- EN 1822-1: European filter classification
- IEST RP CC001: Recommended Practice for HEPA and ULPA filters
- IEST RP CC007: HEPA and ULPA filter test method
- IEST RP CC021: HEPA and ULPA media tests
- ISO 29463: HEPA/ULPA filter test series