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The aim is to develop a regulatory framework and performance criteria tailored for children's respiratory protective devices to improve safety and usability.

May 14, 2026Journal of the International Society for Respiratory ProtectionOpen Access

White Paper: Developing Regulatory Framework and Performance Criteria for Children’s Respiratory Protective Devices

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The aim is to develop a regulatory framework and performance criteria tailored for children's respiratory protective devices to improve safety and usability.
Conducted workshops with the International Society for Respiratory Protection to identify knowledge gaps and priorities.
Reviewed existing information on respiratory protection for children and established recommendations for design and performance.
Proposed a global consensus standard that considers child-specific physiological and ergonomic factors.
Recommended establishment of a worldwide standard for pediatric respirators to ensure adaptability to diverse populations.
Emphasized the need for specialized design frameworks that incorporate filtration, fit, and comfort for children's specific needs.
Outlined the importance of comprehensive regulatory frameworks for guidance on the safe use of respirators by children.

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White paper outlines recommendations for regulatory frameworks and performance criteria for pediatric respiratory protection devices, enhancing child safety against inhalation hazards.

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Sietsema et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0567d2a550a87e60a20072 https://doi.org/10.66828/001c.160201

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White paper outlines recommendations for regulatory frameworks and performance criteria for pediatric respiratory protection devices, enhancing child safety against inhalation hazards.

White Paper: Developing Regulatory Framework and Performance Criteria for Children’s Respiratory Protective Devices

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White Paper: Developing Regulatory Framework and Performance Criteria for Children’s Respiratory Protective Devices

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