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Acceptable Quality Limit
ISO 2859-1 (Sampling Procedures)
Standard
ISO 2859-1
Typical AQL values
0.65 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.5 / 4.0
Relevant for
Gloves, masks, all mass products
AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) is a statistical procedure per ISO 2859-1 for quality control of mass products. The AQL value indicates the maximum acceptable percentage of defective units in a delivery.
For medical gloves, EN 455-1 requires an AQL value of ≤ 1.5. Premium gloves are often offered with AQL 0.65 or 1.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AQL 1.5 specifically mean for gloves?
In a sampling test per ISO 2859, a maximum of 1.5% of gloves may fail the water test (leak test). The lower the AQL value, the stricter the quality control.