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MSafe KN95 Disposable Respirator particle filter mask — health risk

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsOther health riskFeb 19, 2021
Photo from the official notice: MSafe KN95 Disposable Respirator particle filter mask — health risk

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Hazard

The product advertises a protective potential against viral 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 thus not properly protect if not combined with additional measures. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 149.

Measures taken

  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Importer (25/01/2021)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (25/01/2021)
  • Destruction of the product — Importer

Product description

White masks with mark KN95. The product was also sold online.

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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