Safety and performance specifications for respirators during COVID-19: Guidance for Canadian manufacturers

This document provides guidance for Canadian manufacturers on the minimum technical requirements for facepiece filtering respirators (FFR). Health Canada has also published a guidance document to assist manufacturers in preparing applications submitted under the IO. This guidance document should be read in conjunction with this document.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:51 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:51 (UTC)
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title_fr Critères de sécurité et de rendement pour les masques filtrants pendant la pandémie de COVID 19 : Ligne directrice pour les fabricants canadiens
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