EU alert · Safety Gate Risk: Other types of alerts Protective equipment
Particle filter mask Airtao “Non-powered Air-purifying particulate mask” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00110/21
Summary
The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by a relevant body. Consequently, it is not proven that the product fulfils 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.
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Product
Particle filter mask — Airtao
- Brand
- Airtao
- Name / model
- Non-powered Air-purifying particulate mask · AM02-KN95
- Barcode
- 6971253709757
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Protective respiratory filtration half-face mask.
What is the risk?
- The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by a relevant body. Consequently, it is not proven that the product fulfils 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 14/04/2021
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