Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms - Part 5: Terminology and performance requirements for micro-organisms risks

ISO 374-5:2016 specifies the requirements and test methods for protective gloves intended to protect the user against micro-organisms. NOTE If other protection features is to be needed, e.g. chemical risks, mechanical risks, thermal risks, electrostatic dissipation etc., the appropriate specific performance standard is to be used in addition. Further information on protective gloves standards can be found in the EN 420.

Gants de protection contre les produits chimiques dangereux et les micro-organismes — Partie 5: Terminologie et exigences de performance pour les risques contre les micro-organismes

L'ISO 374-5:2016 spécifie une méthode d'essai permettant de déterminer la résistance à la pénétration des gants qui protègent contre les micro-organismes. NOTE Si d'autres fonctions de protection doivent être couvertes, par exemple les risques mécaniques, les risques thermiques, la dissipation électrostatique, etc., il convient que la norme de performance spécifique appropriée soit utilisée en complément. Des informations supplémentaires sur les normes concernant les gants de protection peuvent se trouver dans l'EN 420.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
11-Oct-2016
Current Stage
9599 - Withdrawal of International Standard
Start Date
12-Jul-2024
Completion Date
13-Dec-2025

Relations

Effective Date
06-Jun-2022
Effective Date
06-Jun-2022
Effective Date
06-Jun-2022

Overview

ISO 374-5:2016 is an international standard defining terminology and performance requirements for protective gloves designed to guard users against risks posed by micro-organisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this standard sets essential testing methods and safety criteria to ensure gloves provide effective microbial protection. It complements other standards addressing chemical, mechanical, thermal, or electrostatic hazards.

The primary aim of ISO 374-5:2016 is to establish clear requirements that enable manufacturers and users to confidently assess glove performance in environments where exposure to harmful micro-organisms is a concern. This includes healthcare, laboratory, and various industrial sectors.

Key Topics

  • Scope and Application
    Specifies the requirements and test methods for gloves protecting against bacteria, viruses, and molds. For additional protections (chemical, mechanical, thermal), combined use with other relevant standards is recommended.

  • Definitions
    Clarifies critical microbiological terms like bacteria (unicellular prokaryotes), viruses (non-living parasites requiring host replication), and molds (eukaryotic fungi). These definitions guide consistent glove classification and testing.

  • Sampling Procedures
    Defines precise sampling locations for testing penetration resistance:

    • Palm area for virus resistance tests
    • Additional sampling near cuffs for gloves longer than 400mm
    • In seams where applicable
  • Performance Requirements
    Gloves must meet general quality characteristics per EN 420, show no penetration by bacteria, fungi, or viruses during testing per EN 374-2 and EN 16604 methods, and demonstrate zero detectable viral transfer (bacteriophage Phi-X 174 method).

  • Marking and Labeling
    Gloves that meet specific performance criteria carry standardized pictograms indicating protection levels:

    • Protection against bacteria and fungi
    • Protection against viruses, bacteria, and fungi
      Marking must comply with EN 420 to ensure clear communication to end users.
  • Manufacturer Information
    Includes necessary instructions and warnings, such as the disclaimer that lab-tested resistance may differ from actual workplace conditions, and specific notices if virus protection tests were not conducted.

Applications

ISO 374-5:2016 protective gloves are crucial in environments where exposure to infectious agents occurs:

  • Healthcare and Medical Settings
    Protect healthcare workers from bloodborne pathogens and infectious agents during patient care and laboratory work.

  • Laboratory and Research Facilities
    Provide barrier protection when handling microbiological samples to prevent contamination or infection.

  • Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industries
    Ensure sterile handling and process safety when working with biological materials.

  • Food Processing and Agriculture
    Protect workers from microbial contamination and reduce cross-contamination risks.

  • Cleaning and Waste Management
    Offer protection against pathogens encountered in waste or biohazard handling.

Related Standards

ISO 374-5:2016 operates alongside other protective glove standards to cover the full spectrum of risk:

  • EN 420:2009 – General requirements and test methods for protective gloves, including ergonomics and marking.
  • EN 374-2:2014 – Test methods for determining resistance to penetration by micro-organisms.
  • EN 16604:2004 – Specific test method for resistance to viral penetration using bacteriophage Phi-X 174.
  • ISO 374-1:2016 – Terminology and performance requirements for chemical risks.
  • EN 388 – Protection against mechanical risks.
  • EN 407 – Protection against thermal risks.
  • ISO 374-5 complements these standards to deliver comprehensive protection in diverse hazardous environments.

Keywords: ISO 374-5:2016, protective gloves, micro-organisms protection, bacteria resistant gloves, virus resistant gloves, fungal protection gloves, glove performance standards, EN 420, microbial penetration testing, glove marking, industrial safety gloves, healthcare gloves, laboratory gloves.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ISO 374-5:2016 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms - Part 5: Terminology and performance requirements for micro-organisms risks". This standard covers: ISO 374-5:2016 specifies the requirements and test methods for protective gloves intended to protect the user against micro-organisms. NOTE If other protection features is to be needed, e.g. chemical risks, mechanical risks, thermal risks, electrostatic dissipation etc., the appropriate specific performance standard is to be used in addition. Further information on protective gloves standards can be found in the EN 420.

ISO 374-5:2016 specifies the requirements and test methods for protective gloves intended to protect the user against micro-organisms. NOTE If other protection features is to be needed, e.g. chemical risks, mechanical risks, thermal risks, electrostatic dissipation etc., the appropriate specific performance standard is to be used in addition. Further information on protective gloves standards can be found in the EN 420.

ISO 374-5:2016 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.13 - Environment. Health protection. Safety (Vocabularies); 13.340.40 - Hand and arm protection. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

ISO 374-5:2016 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 22413:2007, ISO/TS 22703:2021, ISO 374-5:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 374-5
First edition
2016-10-15
Protective gloves against dangerous
chemicals and micro-organisms —
Part 5:
Terminology and performance
requirements for micro-organisms
risks
Gants de protection contre les micro-organismes —
Partie 5: Terminologie et exigences de performance pour des risques
par des micro-organisme
Reference number
©
ISO 2016
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Sampling . 2
4.1 Sampling for viral penetration testing . 2
4.2 Sampling for bacteria/fungi penetration testing . 2
5 Performance requirement . 3
5.1 General requirements . 3
5.2 Penetration . 3
5.3 Protection against viruses . 3
5.4 Requirements for different protection types of gloves . 3
6 Marking . 3
6.1 General . 3
6.2 Marking of gloves protecting against bacteria and fungi . 3
6.3 Marking of gloves protecting against viruses, bacteria and fungi. 4
7 Information supplied by the manufacturer . 4
Foreword
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ISO 374-5 was prepared by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) in collaboration with
ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 94, Personal safety — Protective clothi
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NORME ISO
INTERNATIONALE 374-5
Première édition
2016-10-15
Gants de protection contre les
produits chimiques dangereux et les
micro-organismes —
Partie 5:
Terminologie et exigences de
performance pour les risques contre
les micro-organismes
Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-
organisms —
Part 5: Terminology and performance requirements for micro-
organisms risks
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ISO 2016
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Sommaire Page
Avant-propos .iv
1 Domaine d’application . 1
2 Références normatives . 1
3 Termes et définitions . 1
4 Échantillonnage . 2
4.1 Échantillonnage pour les essais de pénétration virale . 2
4.2 Échantillonnage pour les essais de pénétration bactérienne/fongique . 3
5 Exigence de performance . 3
5.1 Exigences générales . 3
5.2 Pénétration . 3
5.3 Protection contre les virus . 3
5.4 Exigences pour les différents types de protection fournie par les gants . 4
6 Marquage . 4
6.1 Généralités . 4
6.2 Marquage des gants protégeant contre les bactéries et les moisissures . 4
6.3 Marquage des gants protégeant contre les virus, les bactéries et les moisissures . 4
7 Informations fournies par le fabricant . 5
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L’ISO 374-5 a été élaborée par le Comité Européen de Normalisation (CEN) en collaboration avec le
comité technique ISO/TC 94, Sécurité individuelle — Vêtements et équipements de protection, sous-comité
SC 13, Vêtements de protection, selon l’accord de coopération technique entre l’ISO et le CEN (Accord de
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L’ISO 374 comprend les parties suivantes, présentées sous le titre général Gants de protection contre les
produits chimiques et les micro-organismes:
— Partie 1: Terminologie et exigences de performance pour les risques chimiques
— Partie 5: Terminologie et exigences de performance pour les risques liés aux micro-organismes
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