EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask BALTIC MASKS “PROTECTIVE RESPIRATOR FFP2” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00256/22
Summary
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 75%). 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 user. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation and with the European standard EN 149.
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Product
Particle filter mask — BALTIC MASKS
- Brand
- BALTIC MASKS
- Name / model
- PROTECTIVE RESPIRATOR FFP2 · BM-001V
- Batch number(s)
- BM00001V
- Barcode
- 4779020831180
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White respiratory protective half-face mask with valve, marked with FFP2 and with the CE marking printed on.
What is the risk?
- The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 75%). 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 user. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation and with the European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 31/08/2021
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