
Particle filter mask
MASK · Disposable Protective
Protective equipmentHealth risk / other
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Belgium
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured value ≤ 69 %) and the mask does not properly adapt to the face. Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increasing the risk of infection if not combined with additional protective measures.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
Measures taken
- Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 12 May 2020
Product
- Description
- Respiratory protective mask of category KN95.
- Packaging
- The product is sold in a plastic blister with zip closure containing 5 pieces.
- Brand
- Model / type
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/00796/20 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2020-22
- Published
- 25 May 2020
- Modified
- 25 May 2020
© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001332
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