This European Standard was approved by CEI\I on 22 April 2010. Supersedes EI\J 421 :1994. The European Standard EN 421:2010 has status of the Standard of Republic Serbia. 34 p. This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for gloves to protect against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination. The standard is applicable to gloves offering protection to the hand and various parts of the arm and shoulder. It applies also to gloves to be mounted in permanent containment enclosures.