EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask Deutsche Maskenfabrik “Cureface FFP2 Medi Pro Mask NR B2” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01843/23
Summary
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient. Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements and does not protect properly. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 149.
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Product
Particle filter mask — Deutsche Maskenfabrik
- Brand
- Deutsche Maskenfabrik
- Name / model
- Cureface FFP2 Medi Pro Mask NR B2 · MP2S1/Colore Weiss
- Category
- Protective equipment
- 200 individually white packed masks with interior nasal clips and ear loops. The product is sold online.
What is the risk?
- The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient. Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements and does not protect properly. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/07/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Technical measures
- Date of entry into force: 18/07/2023
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