What standards are included in this solution pack?
This solution pack includes the following six standards:
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BS EN 1822-1:2019 High efficiency air filters (EPA, HEPA and ULPA) - Part 1: Classification, performance testing, marking (a revision is due to be published in May 2027)
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BS ISO 29463-1:2024 High efficiency filters and filter media for removing particles in air - Part 1: Classification, performance, testing and marking
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BS EN ISO 29463-2:2018 High-efficiency filters and filter media for removing particles in air – Part 2: Aerosol production, measuring equipment and particle-counting statistics
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BS EN ISO 29463-3:2018 High-efficiency filters and filter media for removing particles in air – Part 3: Testing flat sheet filter media
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BS EN ISO 29463-4:2018 High-efficiency filters and filter media for removing particles in air – Part 4: Test method for determining leakage of filter elements - Scan method
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BS EN ISO 29463-5:2022 High-efficiency filters and filter media for removing particles in air – Part 5: Test method for filter elements
What is this solution pack about?
This solution pack brings together the complete suite of standards governing high-efficiency air filters - essential for applications where air purity is critical. Covering classification, testing methods, filter media, leakage detection and performance, it ensures that EPA, HEPA and ULPA filters are reliable, safe and effective.
Who is this solution pack for?
This solution pack would benefit:
- Healthcare facilities (hospitals, labs, isolation rooms, ventilator suppliers).
- Cleanroom operators in pharmaceuticals, semiconductor, and microelectronics industries.
- Food and beverage processing plants.
- Research institutions and microbiology labs.
- HVAC manufacturers and installers.
- Residential and commercial air purifier providers.
What does this bundle cover?
This solution pack of standards provides guidance on the below:
- Classification and performance testing of filters (BS EN 1822-1 & BS EN ISO 29463-1).
- Aerosol measurement methods (BS EN ISO 29463-2).
- Testing flat sheet media (BS EN ISO 29463-3).
- Leakage detection using scan, photometer, and other methods (BS EN ISO 29463-4).
- Determining filter efficiency at MPPS (BS EN ISO 29463-5).
Why should you use this solution pack?
Adopting the standards in this solution pack ensures:
- Consistent and internationally recognized classification of filters.
- Greater confidence in performance for infection control and contamination-sensitive industries.
- Extended filter life, reducing waste and embodied carbon.
- Alignment with customer, industry and regulatory requirements.