Standards & Certifications
Understanding the standards and certifications that apply to CBRN equipment is essential for ensuring that products meet necessary safety and performance requirements.
Personal Protective Equipment Standards
NFPA 1994
National Fire Protection Association | USA
Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to CBRN Terrorism Incidents. Defines four classes of protective ensembles (Class 1-4) based on the level of protection provided.
ISO 16900
International Organization for Standardization
International standard for respiratory protective devices, including performance requirements and test methods.
NFPA 1970
National Fire Protection Association | USA
Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural and Proximity Fire Fighting.
EN 943
European Committee for Standardization
European standard for protective clothing against liquid and gaseous chemicals, including aerosols and solid particles.
NFPA 1981
National Fire Protection Association | USA
Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services.
NIOSH CBRN Approval
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (USA)
Certification that respiratory protection equipment meets specific performance criteria for protection against CBRN agents.
EPA Protection Levels
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines four levels of protection (A, B, C, D) based on the degree of protection afforded to the respiratory system, skin, and eyes.
Detection Equipment Standards
ANSI N42 Series
American National Standards Institute | USA
Series of standards for radiation detection equipment, including survey meters, dosimeters, and portal monitors.
IEC 61326
International Electrotechnical Commission
International standard for respiratory protective devices, including performance requirements and test methods.
Decontamination Standards
EPA Guidelines
Environmental Protection Agency | USA
Guidelines for decontamination of buildings and facilities following a biological or chemical attack.
WHO Guidelines
World Health Organization
Guidelines for decontamination procedures in healthcare settings.
Compliance & Certification Importance
Product certifications are critical for demonstrating that CBRN equipment meets safety and performance standards. Maintaining up-to-date certifications from organizations such as NIOSH, NFPA, and ISO is essential for customer confidence and regulatory compliance.When selecting CBRN equipment, organizations should verify that products carry appropriate certifications for their intended use and that suppliers maintain current compliance with relevant standards.
