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Community face covering — health risk

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsOther health riskDec 17, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Community face covering — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Community face covering — health risk

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

Hazard

The product advertises a protective potential against (viral) 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 requirements of the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD).

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Other (10/08/2021)

Product description

Disposable grey community face covering.

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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