What happens to the latest EN149:2001 norms?
Since June 2001, the European Standard for particulate respirators has be changed from EN149:1991 to En149:2001. The major change in EN149:2001 is that all particulate respirator will have to provide protection against solid (non-oil) and liquid (oil) aerosols. That is, the S (solid) class and SL (solid and liquid) class have been combined into three categories only-FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3. Your selection will be easier because each respirator covers a easier range of applications. San Huei obtained EN149:2001 through the notified body BSI (CE 0086) in July 2001 and the new products cover the full range of EN149:2001-FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3. It is our best intention to provide the up-to-date quality products for our customers. How to identify if your respirator meets the latest EN149:2001 standard? All EN149:2001 certified respirators will bear the marking of EN149:2001 while the previously certified respirators will bear the marking of EN149 only. OLD EN149:1991- Type: FFP1S; Initial Penetrat
