EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask “FFP2 NR Protective Mask” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00452/22
Summary
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 58%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements and it may not properly protect the user. 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
- Name / model
- FFP2 NR Protective Mask · JH-036
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White unbranded face masks. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 58%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements and it may not properly protect the user. 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): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Product modification to include hooks. Update to user instructions.
- Date of entry into force: 01/03/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Product modification to include hooks. Update to user instructions.
- Date of entry into force: 01/03/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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