EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask “Disposable Mask (Non-medical)” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00685/21
Summary
The mask does not properly adapt to the face. Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass; 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.
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Product
Particle filter mask
- Name / model
- Disposable Mask (Non-medical)
- Category
- Protective equipment
- The face mask is of uniform light blue material, with white edges and without valve. The mask has white straps to be attached around the ears.
What is the risk?
- The mask does not properly adapt to the face. Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass; 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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/05/2021
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