Testing and Certification of Masks

The use of masks has become a standard in the workplace, resulting in increased demand for this product and sometimes it has to be imported in bulk from other countries. Mask manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure that their products comply with current norms, and distributors may contradict the credentials provided by their country of origin exporters to ensure that the masks they receive comply with current requirements. 

There are three main types of personal and professional masks market: PPE masks, medical masks and hygienic masks. 

PPE MASKS 

They are considered as Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and are the type of mask that should be used in a professional environment. Filters the inhaled air to prevent contaminated particles from entering the user's organism. Types FFP2 and FFP3 with exhaled valves should be used with a medical mask to avoid contamination by other users. 

PPE masks are approved with the CE Mark according to the EN 149 norm (Respiratory protective devices. Filtering half masks to protect against particles. Requirements, tests, marking). EUROLABUAF is authorized for pre-CE Mark testing and type approval services in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2/2 of the European Parliament and of the Council on personal protective equipment (PPE), modules A, B and C2016, modules B and C425.

MEDICAL MASKS

These are those that aim to prevent the user from spreading infectious agents by filtering the exhaled air. The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Products (AEMPS) determines that the conformity assessment must be carried out according to the norm EN 14683 (Medical face masks - Requirements and test methods). EUROLAB It has a certificate of conformity according to this norm.

HYGIENIC MASKS

It is a product designed for healthy users. EUROLABoffers a special certification scheme for manufacturers who want to prove that their masks comply with the following specifications:

• UNE 0064-1 (Non-reusable hygienic masks. Materials, design, manufacture, marking and use requirements. Part 1: For adult use)
• UNE 0064-2 (Non-reusable hygienic masks. Materials, design, manufacture, marking and use requirements. Section 2: For children's use)
• UNE 0065 (Reusable hygienic masks for adults and children. Requirements for materials, design, manufacture, marking and use)

EUROLABOFFERS A COMPLETE CERTIFICATION SERVICE

We offer two types of services for manufacturers and distributors:

Testing and Certification: For CE marking or required certification scheme. Our service includes:

• Collect samples for testing if required. 
• Testing according to current legislation.
• Check-in audits of the factory production control system, if required. 

Certificate Contrast: Verifying certificates issued in other countries and ensuring that purchased products comply with specified regulations and purchasing conditions. The service includes:

• Inspection at the port of origin. 
• Random sample collection at the port of origin. 
• Testing of collected samples in our own laboratories.
• Contrast Report Editing. 

Contact our experts to get answers to your questions about the certification process for each mask type. 

EUROLAB, with its highly expert team and internationally accredited laboratories, Testing and Certification of Masks It performs all test, analysis, measurement, evaluation and report generation services completely and reliably.