New AFS Short Course: Review of the Regulatory Requirements and Classifications of Respirators and Facemasks

An upcoming AFS Short Course, “Review of the Regulatory Requirements and Classifications of Respirators and Facemasks,” will help attendees gain a fundamental understanding of the medical mask and respirator industry. It also will provide must-know information about usage, regulatory and test methods. It is an excellent course for anyone who aspires to learn more than the basic information about medical masks and respirators. It is especially useful for those interested in this market, as it will provide the information needed to make informed decisions regarding a possible market entry.

The course will be presented live online on Tuesday, April 13, from 9 to 11am central and will be taught by Matthew McGarrity of AFS Corporate Sponsor SGS-IBR Laboratories. The course fee is $245 for AFS members and $345 for non-members.

For more information and to register, visit this page.

About the Instructor

Matthew McGarrity has been in testing, inspection and certification for over 10 years and specializes in regulatory, industry and quality requirements. His areas of focus are respirators and medical PPE such as gowns, gloves and surgical masks. Matt earned bachelor’s degrees in Science in Energy, Business, and Finance from Pennsylvania State University. He is a member of standard development organizations and groups which publish and maintain medical device specifications and related methods such as:

•             ASTM (Committee F15 Consumer Products and F23 Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment)

•             AAMI (Assn. for the Advancement of Medical Instruments)

•             AATCC (American Assn. of Textile Chemists & Colorists)

•             NSF (National Science Foundation)


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