HeX conducts performance tests according to EN 14683 for medical use masks and EN 149 for masks of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Voluntary withdrawal of HeX GROUP and HeX LAB from all their BELAC accreditations (FPS Economy)
What is a medical or surgical mask? A medical or surgical mask is a medical device. It traps droplets of saliva and airway secretions when the wearer breathes out. It is a single-use device. Worn by the healthcare professional: it protects the patient, the operating site or the equipment. Worn by somebody who is contagious:… Read more »
What is a PPE mask? A PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) mask protects the wearer against the risk of airborne contamination. The wearer of this kind of mask therefore needs protection from a real or presumed danger. What do you need to check on the packaging of a PPE mask? In Europe, a PPE (Personal Protective… Read more »
We started out in 1999 as the Hygiene and Methods department of the Puissance Air group, a company specialising in air quality...
