CleanSpace Clears Final Hurdle to Sell AGILE Across Europe, Australia and NZ
CleanSpace AGILE secures Australian and New Zealand certification, completing dual-market regulatory clearance
CleanSpace Holdings has achieved AS/NZS 17420.2:2021 certification for its CleanSpace AGILE powered air purifying respirator, the Australian and New Zealand adoption of ISO 17420-2:2021. The milestone follows EN 12941 (TH2) certification announced earlier in June 2026, which enabled European market entry. The company believes CleanSpace AGILE is among the first PAPRs certified under the new ISO-based regulatory framework in Australia and New Zealand, positioning the device for commercialisation across Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
EN 12941 (TH2) European certification was secured in June 2026, making CleanSpace AGILE the world’s first loose-fitting PAPR cleared for Europe and unlocking commercialisation across CleanSpace’s largest global market by revenue.
The dual certification removes market access barriers across three major regions simultaneously. AS/NZS 17420.2:2021 approval opens new and significant opportunities for revenue growth in Australian and New Zealand markets.
ISO Respiratory Protection Device Standards have been under development in Australia and New Zealand for a number of years with strong input from industry bodies and other relevant stakeholders. These standards are expected to become a benchmark for these markets by 2030, as these standards are expected to become a benchmark for these markets by 2030.
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What is a loose-fitting PAPR and why does it matter for workplace safety?
A PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) is a device that uses a battery-powered fan to draw air through a filter, providing cleaner air to the wearer. The key distinction lies in fit type: tight-fitting respirators require a seal against the face to function correctly, whilst loose-fitting designs do not require a face seal.
This difference has significant practical implications for workplace compliance. Tight-fitting respirators cannot achieve a proper seal on workers with facial hair, rendering them ineffective. Loose-fitting PAPRs eliminate this barrier, enabling workers with beards to use compliant respiratory protection equipment without compromising safety standards.
The expansion of the addressable worker population represents a material shift in market accessibility. Industries with high proportions of bearded workers (common in mining, construction and quarrying sectors) have historically faced compliance challenges with traditional tight-fitting equipment. CleanSpace AGILE’s loose-fitting certification directly addresses this gap.
Nearly two years of R&D culminates in ISO-certified device
CleanSpace AGILE represents nearly two years of focused R&D driven by the need to meet increasingly rigorous regulatory requirements in developed PAPR markets. The certification process is described as lengthy and rigorous, requiring extensive testing and validation to meet stringent regulatory standards.
The timing of AS/NZS 17420.2:2021 certification carries strategic significance. ISO Respiratory Protection Device Standards have been under development in Australia and New Zealand for a number of years and are expected to become a benchmark standard by 2030. AS/NZS 17420.2:2021 is expected to become a benchmark standard for these markets by 2030, and early certification positions CleanSpace ahead of broader industry adoption.
The achievement validates CleanSpace’s R&D capabilities in a regulatory environment where compliance requirements continue to tighten. The company’s ability to navigate complex international certification frameworks (EN 12941 for Europe, AS/NZS 17420.2:2021 for Australia and New Zealand) demonstrates technical competence across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.
Product specifications and target industries
CleanSpace AGILE has been developed to meet the needs of industries operating in high dust environments, drawing from CleanSpace’s patented technologies. Key technical features include:
- Designed for all faces, including bearded workers — the Half Facepiece is comfortable and loose-fitting
- Advanced filtration technology provides 99.99% filtration efficiency
- Enhanced user comfort and ergonomics — lightweight unit (under 425g), no belts or hoses
- Easy to put on and take off, and compatible with other PPE
The target industries for CleanSpace AGILE span sectors with high mandatory compliance requirements:
- Mining and resource operations
- Construction and quarrying
- Industrial and manufacturing sectors
- Other environments with high levels of airborne particulates
The company positions these segments as a large and growing market driven by increasing regulatory requirements and heightened focus on worker health and safety. The product features directly address adoption barriers (comfort, facial hair compatibility, ease of use) that have historically limited PAPR uptake in favour of less protective respirator types.
Improved worker safety and compliance outcomes support respiratory safety programmes, whilst increased productivity is enabled through enhanced usability. The comfortable design is positioned to drive enhanced worker adoption, a critical factor in achieving organisation-wide compliance with respiratory protection standards.
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Commercial focus shifts to market rollout
With dual certification now complete, CleanSpace is focused on commercialisation of AGILE and expanding its presence in key global markets. The company describes the market opportunity as significant across mining, construction, quarrying and broader industrial sectors.
The transition from R&D and regulatory phases to active commercialisation marks a potential inflection point for revenue contribution from the AGILE product line. AS/NZS 17420.2:2021 certification and EN 12941 certification for Europe provide a foundation for global market entry, with regulatory compliance no longer a gating factor in Australia, New Zealand or European jurisdictions.
CleanSpace’s H1 FY26 results showed European revenue growing 26% alongside 26 new global distributors added, meaning the distribution infrastructure to commercialise AGILE across new certified markets is already in place rather than being built from scratch.
The company continues to invest in innovations to deliver differentiated solutions that meet evolving customer needs and regulatory requirements. CleanSpace’s dual certification across Europe, Australia and New Zealand positions the device for simultaneous market entry across three major developed economies where respiratory protection standards are converging around ISO-based frameworks.
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