The typical details
| Detail | Meaning | Where to read more |
|---|---|---|
| Brand and manufacturer | Who places the glove on the market; address on the label or packaging | Label and packaging |
| Product designation | Unique product number, for example HI534 | Gloves |
| Size | Number to EN ISO 21420, derived from the hand circumference | Glove size guide |
| CE marking | The manufacturer declares conformity with Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | Data sheets and declarations of conformity |
| Symbol with code | Type of protection and performance levels, for example EN 388 with the code 4121X | EN 388 explained |
| Flask symbol with letters | Chemical protection to EN ISO 374-1; the letters name the test chemicals | EN ISO 374-1 explained |
| Book with “i” | Read the instructions for use | Data sheets |
How to check a glove on delivery
- Do the product number and size match the order?
- Is the symbol for the required type of protection present, and does the code match the data sheet?
- Are the instructions for use enclosed or requested?
- For chemical protection: do the code letters match the substance in the safety data sheet?
Why name and address appear on the product
The manufacturer's name and address are part of traceability: market surveillance authorities should be able to reach the responsible party quickly. According to the European Commission's Blue Guide, the details appear on the product or, where that is not possible, on the packaging or in an accompanying document. The address must name a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted. In addition, a type, batch, serial or model number must allow the product to be identified; for Hi5 that is the product number. Source: Blue Guide 2022, section 4.2.2. If addresses in documents differ, see Certificate with a new address.
If a symbol is missing on the glove, the data sheet does not name the feature. You can see all the symbols of the Hi5 gloves in the knowledge base on symbols.
