Particle filter mask
HG · Disposable Face Mask
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Germany
- Sold online
- Yes
What is the danger
The product advertises a protective potential against particles but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body. Additionally, it was found that the particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: up to 30%); thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 3 May 2021
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: Importer
Product
- Description
- White respiratory protective masks with external metal nose clip, five layers, and "KN95" embossed on the side. The product is also sold online.
- Packaging
- white/blue plastic packaging, five respiratory protective masks per pack
- Brand
- Model / type
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/00659/21 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2021-19
- Published
- 13 May 2021
- Modified
- 13 May 2021
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