NPPTL What’s New Archive
The following is a listing of items posted to the NPPTL Web site in 2011 to 2022.
December 21, 2022
December 12, 2022
- TN-25965 – Lower Merion Fire Department, PA
November 9, 2022
- CA 2022-1049 – Revocation of Seven Honeywell Int’l. Inc. SAF-T-FIT Approvals Labeled as Sperian Products
November 7, 2022
- TN-25514 – Bedford County, Virginia, Fire and Rescue (Revised October 27, 2022)
November 4, 2022
- CA 2022-1050 – Issue Affecting Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Testing for NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals
October 25, 2022
- CA 2022-1048 – Effective Immediately: Voluntary Rescission of Supplied Air Monitoring Systems, Inc. Approval
October 24, 2022
September 19, 2022
- Press Release – Winners Announced for The NIOSH Protective Clothing Challenge
September 8, 2022
- Respirator Selection Guide for the Construction Industry DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2022-123
September 6, 2022
- Respiratory Protection Week, September 6-9, 2022
- Science Blog – Respiratory Protection Week 2022: Staying Committed to Proper Respiratory Protection Practices
- NIOSH Respirator Approval Program: Post-Market Evaluations
- Infographic – How to Wear Your Filtering Facepiece Respirator
August 25, 2022
- CA 2022-1047 – A NIOSH-approved respirator cannot be altered to improve fit. Superseded notice NIOSH CA 2021-1037
August 11, 2022
- CA 2022-1046 – Meeting with Respirator Approval Holders, September 7, 2022, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST, Virtual via Zoom
July 26, 2022
- Coming Soon – Respiratory Protection Week, September 6-9, 2022. View resources and learn how to participate.
July 22, 2022
July 19, 2022
June 22, 2022
- CA 2022-1045 – Updated Information for NIOSH-Approval Holders having Public Health Emergency (PHE) Approvals issued during the COVID-19 Response, and the NIOSH action to obsolete (phase out) these PHE approvals. Supersedes NIOSH CA 2021-1036
- CA 2022-1044 – Immediate information for respirator users regarding NIOSH Public Health Emergency (PHE) Approvals issued during the COVID-19 Response and the action to obsolete (phase out) these PHE approvals
May 16, 2022
- Federal Register Notice – Draft National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Healthcare Personal Protective Technology (PPT) Targets for 2020 to 2030; Request for Comment
April 6, 2022
- Hospital Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2015-117 (revised April 2022)
March 28, 2022
March 8, 2022
February 25, 2022
- CA 2022-1041 – Effective Immediately – NIOSH fraud and fraudulent statements policy and new information about using NIOSH marks. This notice and NIOSH CA 2022-1040 supersede NIOSH CA 2021-1032
- CA 2022-1040 – Effective Immediately – Prioritization of applications submitted by existing domestic approval holders and new domestic applicants for new approvals or extensions-of-approval for particulate filtering respirators, including Surgical N95 respirators. This prioritization does not include private-label requests. This notice and NIOSH CA 2022-1041 supersede NIOSH CA 2021-1032
February 14, 2022
- Science Blog – N95 Love – Staying True to the NIOSH Approval
February 10, 2022
- Science Blog – Release of National Academies Consensus Study Report on Protecting Workers and the Public From Inhalation Hazards
January 11, 2022
January 10, 2022
December 9, 2021
- Fact Sheet – Respiratory Protection Toolbox Talk
November 22, 2021
November 10, 2021
- Science Blog – Extinguishing the Risk of Forever Chemicals: State of the science to protect first responders
- Science Blog – Bruceton Research Center – Protecting Workers for 110 Years
November 8, 2021
November 1, 2021
October 7, 2021
- PPE CASE – TN 25250 – Frederick County Fire and Rescue
September 9, 2021
- Science Blog – Who Does What? The Roles of NIOSH, OSHA, and the FDA in Respiratory Protection in the Workplace
September 7, 2021
- Respiratory Protection Week, September 7-10, 2021
- Fact Sheet – How to tell if your N95 Respirator is NIOSH Approved
- Fact Sheet – Understanding Filtration Efficiency Testing and Fit Testing in Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs)
- Infographic – Occupational Respiratory Protection Authority by Federal Agency
- Science Blog – Respiratory Protection Week 2021 Resources and Review
August 18, 2021
August 9, 2021
- Respiratory Protection Week is September 7-10! Find out more on our Coming Soon Page
- NEW! – Table of BFCs and Workplace Performance/Performance Plus masks that conform to the ASTM F3502-21 and NIOSH requirements, respectively
August 5, 2021
July 26, 2021
July 13, 2021
June 14, 2021
- CA 2021-1034R1 – Summarized Information about NIOSH Respirator Approval Program (i) Basic Application Procedures (ii) Quality Assurance Requirements and (iii) Supplier or Subcontractor Agreements. Supersedes: March 2021 version
- CA 2021-1033R1 – Guidance for respirator users regarding NIOSH Approved surgical N95 filtering facepiece respirators (surgical N95s) exempt from 510(k) pre- market notification in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration regulations at 21 CFR § 878.4040. Supersedes March 2021 version
May 19, 2021
May 4, 2021
- CA 2021-1035 – Revocation of Public Health Emergency Approval TC-84A-PH19
March 5, 2021
March 4, 2021
March 1, 2021
February 24, 2021
February 10, 2021
- CA 2021-1032 – Effective Immediately – In response to COVID-19 – Updated NIOSH fraud and fraudulent statements policy and prioritization for accepting and examining particulate filtering respirator approval applications, including Surgical N95 respirators, submitted by existing domestic and non-domestic approval holders, new domestic manufacturers/applicants, and new non-domestic manufacturers/applicants. Supersedes NIOSH CA 2020-1031
- NPPTL Fact Sheets
January 26, 2021
December 29, 2020
- PPE CASE Notes: Hot Filling Hazards with SCBA Air Cylinders DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2021-111
December 22, 2020
December 9, 2020
October 2, 2020
August 24, 2020
August 21, 2020
August 18, 2020
August 17, 2020
June 25, 2020
June 8, 2020
May 18, 2020
April 24, 2020
April 20, 2020
April 10, 2020
April 4, 2020
March 27, 2020
March 25, 2020
March 13, 2020
March 3, 2020
February 28, 2020
December 19, 2019
December 16, 2019
- PPE CASE Notes Personal Protective Equipment Conformity Assessment Studies and Evaluation Notes: Firefighter SCBA Facepiece Sizing Issues DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2020-107
November 22, 2019
September 13, 2019
August 30, 2019
August 22, 2019
August 8, 2019
- Coming Soon… NIOSH Respiratory Protection Week, September 3-6, 2019
- 100 Years of Respiratory Protection
July 3, 2019
June 24, 2019
- CA 2019-1018 – Issue Affecting Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Testing for NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals
June 6, 2019
- PPE CASE – TN 22941 – Clinton Fire Department
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95 and P95 (May)
May 17, 2019
- PPE CASE – TN 22942 – Worcester Fire Department
- CA 2019-1017 – NIOSH acceptance of breathing gas cylinders marked in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 178 and ISO 11119-2
May 6, 2019
- CA 2019-1016 – Summary of the Federal Register comments concerning the Department of Transportation Special Permit 16320
April 3, 2019
- CA 2019-1015 – Resolution to Issue Affecting Gas and Vapor Testing for NIOSH Respirator Approvals, supersedes NIOSH CA 2019-1014
March 18, 2019
- PPE CASE 2019-0101 – Point-of-Use Assessment for Self-Contained Self-Rescuers Randomly Sampled from Mining Districts: Third Phase
March 14, 2019
February 26, 2019
- 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 2019-1012 – NIOSH Respirator Approval Contents and Meaning. Supersedes: March 17, 2006 Respirator User Notice – Meaning of NIOSH Approvals May 15, 2015 Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers – NIOSH Respirator Certificate of Approval, Approval Labels and User Instructions
- CA 2018-1006-R1 – Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) user information regarding compressed breathing gas containers (cylinders), NIOSH approval holder user instructions, and Department of Transportation (DOT) permit and marking. Revised: Supersedes the August 2018 version
February 5, 2019
January 15, 2019
January 14, 2019
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95 and R95 (January)
December 13, 2018
December 11, 2018
- The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine prepublication copy of Reusable Elastomeric Respirators in Health Care: Considerations for Routine and Surge Use report available for download. This report is the result of a study requested by the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory and the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
November 16, 2018
October 31, 2018
October 25, 2018
October 17, 2018
October 5, 2018
- CA 2018-1009 – Revised Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Test Fees for NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals, effective October 10, 2018, this notice supersedes NIOSH Letter to All Manufacturers dated August 22, 2014
- CA 2018-1008 – Resolution to Issue Affecting Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Testing for NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals, supersedes NIOSH CA 2018-1001
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, N99, P95, R95, and P100 (October)
September 5, 2018
- A Guide to Air-Purifying Respirators DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-176
August 31, 2018
- CA 2018-1006 – Self-contained breathing apparatus user information regarding compressed breathing gas containers (cylinders), NIOSH approval holder user instructions, and Department of Transportation (DOT) permit and marking
- CA 2018-1005 – 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
August 2, 2018
- PPE CASE-Testing of Stockpiled ANSI/AAMI PB70 Level 3 Surgical Gowns
- Webinar for respirator manufacturers to discuss implementing the NIOSH Bivariate Panel and updating the standard test procedure for isoamyl acetate facepiece fit evaluations on Thursday, August 30, 2018, 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM EST via Adobe Connect only. Registration is required.
July 26, 2018
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Respiratory Protection Handbook DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-166
- Evaluation of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Involved in a Near Miss in the Fire Service: Loudoun County, Virginia Fire Department
July 12, 2018
- Conformity Assessment Meeting with Respirator Manufacturers, Tuesday, August 7, 2018
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, N99, P95, and R95 (July)
April 17, 2018
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, N99, and P95 (April)
April 6, 2018
- Filtering out Confusion: Frequently Asked Questions about Respiratory Protection, Respirator Reuse and Extended Use DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-128
- Filtering out Confusion: Frequently Asked Questions about Respiratory Protection, Fit Testing DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-129
- Filtering out Confusion: Frequently Asked Questions about Respiratory Protection, User Seal Check DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-130
March 9, 2018
- Save the Date – NIOSH Manufacturers Meeting – NIOSH will host a meeting for manufacturers and interested parties on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the Pittsburgh facility. Remote attendance via Adobe Connect will be available. Registration information and the agenda will be posted on the website as the meeting draws closer.
February 2, 2018
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, N100, P95, N99, P100, and R95 (January)
November 17, 2017
- National Framework for Personal Protective Equipment Conformity Assessment – Infrastructure DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-102
November 15, 2017
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95, P95, P99, P100, and R95 (August, September, and October)
October 2, 2017
- Letter to all Interested Parties – Applications for Approval of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Intended to Meet the Requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1986, Standard on Respiratory Protection Equipment for Tactical and Technical Operations, 2017 edition
September 29, 2017
September 15, 2017
July 28, 2017
- NIOSH Evaluation of Surgical Gowns: Testing of Stockpiled ANSI/AAMI PB70 Level 4 Surgical Gowns
May 17, 2017
- Letter to All Interested Parties: Incorporation of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1986, Standard on Respiratory Protection Equipment for Tactical and Technical Operations, 2017 edition into NIOSH Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) policy statement on “Acceptance of Applications for the Testing and Evaluation of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Use against Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Agents”
- Letter to All Interested Parties: Incorporation of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1986, Standard on Respiratory Protection Equipment for Tactical and Technical Operations, 2017 edition into NIOSH policy statement on “Evaluation and Acceptance of Emergency Breathing Support Systems (EBSS) incorporated into SCBA Approvals”
May 3, 2017
April 13, 2017
March 29, 2017
January 27, 2017
August 30, 2016
- Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers: NIOSH NPPTL Meeting for All Respirator Manufacturers, Wednesday, November 16, 2016
August 17, 2016
- N95 Day Webinar – The Science behind Respirator Fit Testing in the Workplace: Past, Present, and Future, September 6, 2016
June 16, 2016
May 26, 2016
- Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers: Update: Interpretation of “Statement of Standard for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CRBN) Full Facepiece Air-Purifying Respirator (APR), (CBRN APR Statement of Standard)”, published March 7, 2003, and as last revised April 4 2003
May 25, 2016
May 24, 2016
- PPE-INFO Database DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2016-134
May 9, 2016
April 1, 2016
March 22, 2016
- Workplace Solution: Preparedness through Daily Practice: The Myths of Respiratory Protection in Healthcare
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2016-109 (March 2016)
March 16, 2016
- Fact Sheet: Use of Aftermarket Replacement Component Parts for NIOSH-Approved Respirators
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2016-107 (February 2016)
February 10, 2016
February 9, 2016
January 20, 2016
November 17, 2015
September 17, 2015
September 4, 2015
- Science Blog – N95 Day 2015: The tools to build a culture of proper respiratory protection practices
August 12, 2015
August 7, 2015
June 23, 2015
- Science Blog – NIOSH Research Highlights Importance of Rigorous Standards for Gowns Used to Protect Healthcare Workers
July 7, 2015
- ISRP Americas Section Technical and Annual General Meeting, September 15-16, 2015
June 19, 2015
- Science Blog – N95 Respirator Use During Pregnancy – Findings from Recent NIOSH Research
- Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, Changes to Respirator Certification Procedures, June 18, 2015
June 15, 2015
May 21, 2015
- Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, NIOSH Respirator Certificate of Approval, Approval Labels, and User Instructions, May 15, 2015
- Hospital Respiratory Protection Toolkit DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2015-117
April 17, 2015
April 15, 2015
April 7, 2015
March 10, 2015
February 18, 2015
February 13, 2015
- Science Blog – A Perfect Romance: A Valentine’s Day Guide to the Necessary Considerations of CBRN APR Use
February 10, 2015
February 5, 2015
February 3, 2015
January 26, 2015
January 9, 2015
January 6, 2015
December 12, 2014
December 4, 2014
November 13, 2014
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Global Safety First Certificate of Approval for TC-84A-6265
November 7, 2014
September 30, 2014
- Letter to All Respirator Manufacturers, Site Audit Program Questions and Answers, September 30, 2014
September 10, 2014
September 8, 2014
August 29, 2014
August 18, 2014
August 7, 2014
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of priMED Medical Products Inc. Certificates of Approval for TC-84A-5535 and TC-84A-6659
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Fido Mask Company Certificates of Approval TC-84A-4046, TC-84A-4227, TC-84A-4228, TC-84A-4229, TC-84A-4230,TC-84A-4279, TC-84A-4280, TC-84A-5155, TC-84A-5156, TC-84A-5164, TC-84A-5274, TC-84A-5398, TC-84A-5522, TC-84A-5523, TC-84A-5524, TC-84A-5526, and TC-84A-5666
- Respirator User Notice – Update – Use Restrictions Lifted from NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals
- N95 Day Webinar – Respirator Preparedness in Healthcare: Where Technology Meets Good Practices
July 25, 2014
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Suzhou Fangtian Industries Co., Ltd. Certificates of Approval for TC-84A-5481, TC-84A-5482, TC-84A-5483, TC-84A-5531, and TC-84A-5532
- NIOSH Update: NIOSH Issues First Closed-Circuit Escape Respirator Approval Under New Certification Requirements
July 11, 2014
- Letter to Respirator Manufacturers – NIOSH NPPTL Meeting for All Respirator Manufacturers, August 27, 2014
July 10, 2014
June 26, 2014
June 17, 2014
June 13, 2014
- Respirator User Notice – Mine Operator Annual Testing of Self-Contained Self-Rescuer (SCSR) Units
May 27, 2014
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Filligent (HK) Ltd. Certificate of Approval TC-84A-6252
April 16, 2014
April 3, 2014
February 27, 2014
- Respirator User Notice – Use of After Market Component Parts
- Respirator Certification – As Vital as the Air We Breathe
February 20, 2014
- Letter to Interested Parties – Evaluation and Acceptance of Emergency Breathing Support Systems (EBSS) Incorporated into SCBA Approvals
February 14, 2014
- SCSR Valentine’s Day Blog – Respirator Care = Safe to Wear!
January 10, 2014
- New Supercourse Lesson – “Debunking the Myths of N95 Respirator Use”
December 23, 2013
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Approval number TC-13F-0239 (CSE SR-100 Self-Contained, Self-Rescuer)
November 27, 2013
- Respirator User Notice – Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Testing for NIOSH CBRN Respirator Approvals
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators – Approvals for N95
October 24, 2013
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of ACME Filter Mask, Inc.’s Certificates of Approval TC-84-A-4366 and TC-84A-4369
October 18, 2013
- Personal Protective Technology Public Meetings:
Conformity Assessment, Comment Period Extended
Inward Leakage Performance Requirement, Comment Period to be Extended
September 24, 2013
August 12, 2013
July 31, 2013
July 17, 2013
- New Supercourse Lesson – Know it’s NIOSH Respirator Awareness
July 2, 2013
June 26, 2013
June 25, 2013
May 9, 2013
May 3, 2013
- Fact Sheet – Understanding the Breathing Gas Capacities (ratings) of Escape Respirators for Mineworker Use
- New Supercourse Lesson – Overview of NIOSH-Approved Respiratory Protection Devices
April 30, 2013
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Noveko Certificate of Approval TC-84A-5462
April 17, 2013
March 27, 2013
March 21, 2013
March 7, 2013
- Respirator User Notice – Voluntary Rescission of Honeywell International Inc. (North Safety Products) Certificates of Approval TC-84A-3722, TC-84A-4240, and TC-84A-4251
February 21, 2013
February 12, 2013
February 8, 2013
January 28, 2013
January 17, 2013
December 6, 2012
November 6, 2012
October 12, 2012
September 24, 2012
September 14, 2012
August 21, 2012
August 8, 2012
July 31, 2012
July 25, 2012
- Voluntary Rescission of PnTD Corporation Certificates of Approval TC-84A-5494 and TC-84A-5630
- Wanted: Volunteers for Respirator Research Study at NIOSH Pittsburgh
July 20, 2012
- TSWG PPE Conference, November 27 – 30, 2012
July 17, 2012
July 19, 2012
July 10, 2012
July 3, 2012
June 26, 2012
July 2, 2012
June 25, 2012
June 14, 2012
June 1, 2012
- MultiVapor™ application available to load and operate on both 32 bit and 64 bit windows operating systems
May 16, 2012
May 15, 2012
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators – April Approvals for N95, N99, and P95
- ISRP Biennial Conference, September 24 – 27, 2012, Advanced Notice of Call for Papers
April 30, 2012
April 26, 2012
April 17, 2012
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators – March Approvals for N95 and N99
- International Technological Meeting on Personal Protective Equipment, May 2-4, 2012
April 16, 2012
- Transmittal Letter to MSHA from Dr. Howard, Director, NIOSH [PDF 143 KB]
- Loss of Start-Up Oxygen in CSE SR-100 Self-Contained Self-Rescuers
April 10, 2012
February 28, 2012
February 22, 2012
- User Advisory: Incorrect Packaging – GMC and GME-P100 Advantage® Bayonet-Style Respirator Cartridges
- Filtering Facepiece Respirators – January Approvals for N95
January 11, 2012
- User Notice: Neutronics, Inc. (BioMarine), BIOPAK 240R Product Notice Concerning Lower Housing Sharp Edge Contacting Diaphragm
January 9, 2012
January 6, 2012
- BIOPAK 240R Product Notice Concerning Lower Housing Sharp Edge Contacting Diaphragm
December 21, 2011
December 6, 2011
November 17, 2011
November 8, 2011
October 24, 2011
October 14, 2011