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Particle filter mask — health risk (INFO/00062/20)

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsOther health riskMay 29, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Particle filter mask — health risk (INFO/00062/20)
Photo from the official notice: Particle filter mask — health risk (INFO/00062/20)

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 78 %). Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increasing the risk of infection if not combined with additional protective measures. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 149.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor (20/05/2020)

Product description

Respiratory protective filtration half-face mask category KN95.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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