Jul 29 2010
The Noveko(TM) RD2 respirators obtain FFP2 classification
Noveko International Inc. ("the Company") is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Noveko Inc. ("Noveko") has obtained FFP2 classification for its new model of antimicrobial respirators and can now bring them to market in all countries throughout the European Union. These respirators will be marketed as Noveko(TM) RD2 antimicrobial respirators.
The grant of this regulatory certification confirms that the Noveko(TM) RD2 antimicrobial respirators, which are considered personal protective equipment (PPE) pursuant to European Directive 89/686/EEC, respect the Directive's various health, safety and protection requirements, and have been designed and tested in compliance with the EN 149:2001+A1:2009 standard.
"We are very pleased with this additional recognition of the effectiveness and protection provided by our antimicrobial respirators. This certification not only gives us access to all countries in the European Union, but it will also facilitate the marketing of our respirators in several other territories that recognize these European standards," indicated Alain Bolduc, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company.
The Company also points out that the necessary steps are continuing towards obtaining NIOSH certification in order to market its respirators in the United States.
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NOVEKO INTERNATIONAL INC.