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EN ISO 374-5
Part 5 of EN 374 regulates the requirements and test methods for protective gloves that are intended to protect the user against micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi and viruses). For protection against bacteria and fungi, the glove must pass the penetration test according to standard EN 374-2:2014. Protection against viruses is optional and must be carried out and passed according to ISO 16604 (procedure B).