Labels and markings
Coronavirus, medical supplies and protective equipment
- EN 149:2009 Respiratory protective devices – Filtering half masks to protect against particles - Requirements, testing, marking (commonly referred to as 'FFP masks')
- EN 14683:2019 EN Medical face masks - Requirements and test method
- EN 166:2001 Personal eye-protection – Specifications
- EN 14126:2003 Protective clothing - Performance requirements and tests methods for protective clothing against infective agents
- EN 14605:2009 Protective clothing against liquid chemicals - performance requirements for clothing with liquid-tight (Type 3) or spray-tight (Type 4) connections, including items providing protection to parts of the body only
- EN 13795-1:2019 Surgical clothing and drapes - Requirements and test methods - Part 1: Surgical drapes and gowns
- EN 13795-2:2019 Surgical drapes, gowns and clean air suits, used as medical devices for patients, clinical staff and equipment - Part 2: Test methods
- EN 455-1:2000 Medical gloves for single use - Part 1: Requirements and testing for freedom from holes (MDD)
- EN 455-2:2015 Medical gloves for single use - Part 2: Requirements and testing for physical properties (MMD)
- EN 455-3:2015 Medical gloves for single use - Part 3: Requirements and testing for biological evaluation (MDD)
- EN 455-4:2009 EN Medical gloves for single use - Part 4: Requirements and testing for shelf life determination (MDD)
- EN ISO 374-5:2017 Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms - Part 5: Terminology and performance requirements for micro-organisms risks
- EN ISO 13688:2013 Protective clothing - General requirements
- EN ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
Mandatory labels
Many products must bear the CE marking before they can be sold in the EU – no matter where they were manufactured. Check when the CE marking is mandatory, whether it applies to your products and how to affix it.
If you intend to sell electrical appliances, find out what your responsibilities are and what you need to do.
Most footwear sold in the EU must bear a label that informs potential buyers what they are made of.
Clothes and other textile products sold in the EU are required to carry a label with information on the textile fibre composition. This enables your customers to make an informed decision when they buy.
Voluntary labels
The EU Ecolabel can be affixed to various products that are environmentally friendly and respect strict ecological requirements. Check if that is the case for your product.