This part 1 of EN 14175 provides terms and definitions for fume cupboards (see 3.1). Corresponding terms in eight European languages are given in the normative annex A. For safety and performance requirements of fume cupboards EN 14175-2 applies. For type testing of fume cupboards prEN 14175-3 applies. For microbiological safety cabinets EN 12469 applies. This part of EN 14175 does not address recirculatory filtration fume cupboards or devices used as animal accomodation.