National foreword

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 17854:2024.

The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee CH/205/1, Medical textiles.

A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its committee manager.

Contractual and legal considerations

This publication has been prepared in good faith, however no representation, warranty, assurance or undertaking (express or implied) is or will be made, and no responsibility or liability is or will be accepted by BSI in relation to the adequacy, accuracy, completeness or reasonableness of this publication. All and any such responsibility and liability is expressly disclaimed to the full extent permitted by the law.

This publication is provided as is, and is to be used at the recipient’s own risk.

The recipient is advised to consider seeking professional guidance with respect to its use of this publication.

This publication is not intended to constitute a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.

Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 30 April 2024.

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

Date	Text affected

BS EN 17854:2024

Antimicrobial wound dressings. Requirements and test method

Current

Published:

30 Apr 2024