Glove Standard
Medical Gloves for Single Use
EN 455 Parts 1-4
Parts
4 parts
Tests
Impermeability, tensile strength, biocompatibility, shelf life
Relevant for
Medical gloves
EN 455 is the central European standard for medical gloves for single use. It consists of four parts covering impermeability (AQL), physical properties, biological evaluation and shelf life.
Every medical glove sold in the EU must meet EN 455 requirements and carries the CE marking as a Class I medical device accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AQL 1.5 mean for gloves?
AQL 1.5 means that in a standardized sampling test, a maximum of 1.5% of gloves may be leaky (Acceptable Quality Level).