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KN95 Mask Disposable Protective Mask MDWayson — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00785/21
Summary
The product bears a CE marking but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body. The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 69%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. The product does not…
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Product
KN95 Mask Disposable Protective Mask — MDWayson
- Brand
- MDWayson
- Name / model
- MD-PM001
- Batch number(s)
- LOT: 2020/4/21MFG: 20042101
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Protective respiratory filtration half-face mask
What is the risk?
- The product bears a CE marking but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body. The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 69%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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