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Govek KN95 Face Masks — health risk

UK OPSSMedium riskOther health riskSep 15, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Govek KN95 Face Masks — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Govek KN95 Face Masks — health risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The face masks may not perform to FFP2 level as specified on the label hence the products may not conform to the essential health and safety requirements as per PPE Regulation 2016/425. The masks may not offer adequate protection against substances hazardous to health as claimed by the product. The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.

Remedy

The masks have been withdrawn from the market by the importer. A notification was issued to suppliers/distributors that covered the related batches of Govek KN95 product supplied.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

A 20-pack of white KN95 face masks.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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