EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask DOC “DOC-TNC FFP3 NR” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00212/24
Summary
The particle filtration capacity of the material is insufficient (measured values as low as 96.2%). Consequently, an excessive number of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increasing the risk of infection if not combined with additional protective measures. This product does not comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with the European standard EN 149.
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Product
Particle filter mask — DOC
- Brand
- DOC
- Name / model
- DOC-TNC FFP3 NR · DOC-TNC DOC2021030802
- Batch number(s)
- DOC2021030802
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White filtering respiratory mask, ‘fish type’. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN B08SCPQH75).
What is the risk?
- The particle filtration capacity of the material is insufficient (measured values as low as 96.2%). Consequently, an excessive number of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increasing the risk of infection if not combined with additional protective measures. This product does not comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with the European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 13/09/2023
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