Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes face masks, respirators, gowns, and gloves.
In Australia, we regulate PPE if a manufacturer makes any of the following claims:
- it prevents disease transmission
- is splash resistant to blood or body fluids
- is suitable for therapeutic use.
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PageInformation on PPE and hand sanitisers for use against COVID-19.
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Reference materialInformation to help healthcare organisations update their operating procedures.
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PageInformation on the different types of face masks and respirators.
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Reference materialHow to apply for inclusion of face masks (including respirators), that are medical devices, in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).