
Particle filter mask
YK-MASK · Disposable mask
Protective equipmentHealth risk / other
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Romania
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
The mask is presented as providing a protective function; however these claims are not backed by evidence. This could create a false sense of safety to the wearer of the mask and thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, not protect its user.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD).
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 11 March 2021
Product
- Description
- 3 layers disposable mask with 3 folds. Product information is printed on the plastic bag, on a paper label inside the bag and a self-adhesive label applied on the bag.
- Packaging
- The product is sold in a package containing 10 units packed in a plastic bag closed by heat sealing.
- Brand
- Model / type
- Barcode
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- INFO/00064/21 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2021-12
- Published
- 25 March 2021
- Modified
- 25 March 2021
© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003385
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