Fabric face mask HANVICO “Antimikrobielle Mund-Nasenschutz” — risk: chemical, health risk / other

Product

Fabric face mask — HANVICO

Brand

HANVICO

Name / model

Antimikrobielle Mund-Nasenschutz · FFP2 NANOSILBER

Barcode

4 260614 260160

Category

Protective equipment

• Face mask consisting of 3 layers of fabric, one of which containing microfiber treated with silver, providing the mask with anti-bacterial /viral properties. The product claims to be a FFP2 mask according to EN 149.

What is the risk?

• The mask does not fulfill the minimal requirements for a FFP2 protective face mask and does not provide sufficient protection. The purchase information is misleading.Furthermore, the back side of the cardboard tag provides theinformation that the mask has antiviral properties. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.

Measures taken

• Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product
• Date of entry into force: 02/06/2020
• Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
• Date of entry into force: 15/06/2020
• Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
• Date of entry into force: 15/06/2020
• Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
• Date of entry into force: 02/06/2020

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