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Particle filter mask — health risk (INFO/00082/20)

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsOther health riskJun 26, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Particle filter mask — health risk (INFO/00082/20)

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Hazard

The product advertises a protective potential against particles but its filtering capacity has not been certified by a relevant European body. Consequently, the product might not fulfil the health and safety requirements and properly protect if not combined with additional measures. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (29/04/2020)

Product description

KN95 protective respiratory filtration half-face mask, corresponding to category FFP2 according to EN 149.

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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