NIOSH Conformity Assessment Interpretation Notice
Subject: NIOSH Respirator Approval Program’s updated position regarding facial hair and the selection and use of respiratory protective devices
Supersedes October 2, 2006 Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers
Supersedes October 2, 2006 Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers
This notice has been superseded. For the latest NIOSH guidance on this topic, please see the updated notice:
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/resources/pressrel/letters/conformityinterp/CA-2018-1005-R1.html
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/resources/pressrel/letters/conformityinterp/CA-2018-1005-R1.html
Page last reviewed: August 31, 2018
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health