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Disposable FACE MASK particle filter mask — health risk (INFO/00104/21)

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsOther health riskApr 30, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Disposable FACE MASK particle filter mask — health risk (INFO/00104/21)
Photo from the official notice: Disposable FACE MASK particle filter mask — health risk (INFO/00104/21)
Photo from the official notice: Disposable FACE MASK particle filter mask — health risk (INFO/00104/21)
Photo from the official notice: Disposable FACE MASK particle filter mask — health risk (INFO/00104/21)

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

Hazard

The product advertises a protective potential against particles but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body. Consequently, it is not proven that the product fulfils the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. The product does not comply with the PPE Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (10/03/2021)

Product description

FFP2 protective mask

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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