BS EN 14683:2019
Surgical masks - Requirements and test methods
- Standard No.
- BS EN 14683:2019
- Published By
- British Standards Institution (BSI)
- Latest
- BS EN 14683:2019
- Scope
- This European Standard specifies construction and performance requirements, and test methods for surgical masks intended to limit the transmission of infective agents from staff to patients and (in certain situations vice-versa) during surgical procedures in operating theatres and other medical settings with similar requirements. This European Standard is not applicable to masks intended exclusively for the personal protection of staff. NOTE 1 Standards for masks for use as respiratory personal protective equipment are available. NOTE 2 Annex A provides information for the users of surgical masks.
BS EN 14683:2019 history
- 1970 BS EN 14683:2019 Surgical masks - Requirements and test methods
- 2014 BS EN 14683:2014 Medical face masks. Requirements and test methods
- 2006 BS EN 14683:2005 Surgical masks - Requirements and test methods
