3 - CERTIFICATION AND EU MARKING
The Neptune III Package is a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for respiratory protection that falls under
Category III with regards to the European Regulation 2016/425. The Neptune III Package has been certified
in conformity to the harmonized standard EN250:2014, satisfying all their requirements in terms of health,
safety and performances even when used at water temperatures <10°C.
The conformity tests following the harmonized standard EN250:2014 and the authorization for CE marking
(EU-TYPE EXAMINATION - Module B) have been carried out by the Notified Body Eurofins Product Testing Italy
SrL, Via Courgnè 21, 10156 Torino (IT), identified with the Notified Body number 0477. The conformity to
type based on quality assurance of the production process (Module D) has been carried out by the Notified
Body Italcert SRL, Viale Sarca 336, 20126 Milano (IT), identified with the Notified Body Number 0426.
The declaration of conformity of the Neptune III Package is available here: diving.oceanreefgroup.com/
support/
Markings Examples according to EN 250:2014 standard
The following marking is reported on all the components belonging to the Neptune III Package:
Second stage marking
Where:
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OCEAN REEF is the trademark.
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EN 250:2014 indicates the reference standard.
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CE is the marking indicating the conformity to health and safety requirements of European Regulation
2016/425 and to the EN250:2014 standard.
A
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indicates that the Neptune III Package conforms to Annex B of the EN250:2014 standard The number
0477 identifies the Notified Body Eurofins Product Testing Italy SrL, Via Courgnè 21, 10156 Torino (IT)
in charge of the certification process (Module B).
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The number 0426 identifies the Notified Body Italcert SRL Viale Sarca 336, 20126 Milano (IT) in change
of the quality assurance of the production process (Module D).
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N12345 is the generic serial number for the Neptune III mask second stage. OCXXXXX is the generic
serial number for the octopus. L.I.XXAXXXXXXX is the generic serial number for the first stage. The
mask traceability is ensured by the production date on the visor. Serial numbers on the second stage,
first stage and octopus univocally identify these components for warranty purposes.
First stage marking
NEPTUNE III Package Owner's Manual rel. 2.1
Octopus marking
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