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Particle filter mask — health risk (A12/00048/24)

EU Safety GateSerious riskOther health riskJan 12, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Particle filter mask — health risk (A12/00048/24)
Photo from the official notice: Particle filter mask — health risk (A12/00048/24)
Photo from the official notice: Particle filter mask — health risk (A12/00048/24)
Photo from the official notice: Particle filter mask — health risk (A12/00048/24)

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

Hazard

The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 70%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect the user. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Retailer (16/12/2023)

Product description

White filter half-mask with sewn-in wire for shaping around the nose.

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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