What to know
These Conformity Assessment Notices provide an explanation of a course of action or position that NIOSH has adopted. For example, interpretations of and changes to the respirator approval process or requirements.
Interpretation
- CA 2021-1039 – NIOSH Respirator Approval Program's use of the NIOSH Bivariate Panel during Laboratory Respirator Protection Level Testing of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, CBRN Air-Purifying Respirators, and CBRN Powered Air-Purifying Respirators beginning November 15, 2021
- CA 2019-1019 – Effective Immediately – NIOSH quality control plan requirements
- CA 2019-1017 – NIOSH acceptance of breathing gas cylinders marked in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 178 and ISO 11119-2
- CA 2019-1013 – NIOSH labeling requirements for air-purifying and powered air-purifying respirators, effective March 1, 2019. Supersedes the July 19, 1995 Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers
- CA 2019-1011 – NIOSH Respirator Approval Program's use of the NIOSH Bivariate Panel during Isoamyl Acetate Fit Testing beginning February 1, 2019, Supersedes: May 18, 2005 Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers
- CA 2018-1005R1.0 – NIOSH Respirator Approval Program's updated position regarding facial hair and the selection and use of respiratory protective devices. Revised – Supersedes the August 2018 version and the October 2, 2006 Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers
Content Source:
; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health