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Particle filter mask FLIPPY “Disposable Children’s Mask” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00022/21
Summary
The product advertises a protective potential against viral particles but its filtering capacity has not been certified as such by the relevant European body. As a result, the product may not meet the health and safety requirements and therefore may not be adequately protected if not combined with additional measures. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and with the relevant…
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Product
Particle filter mask — FLIPPY
- Brand
- FLIPPY
- Name / model
- Disposable Children’s Mask · Size: 175 x 95 mm
- Barcode
- 6426485336825
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Non-medical 3 layers disposable children’s protective mask. The product exists in colours blue, black, pink, and white.
What is the risk?
- The product advertises a protective potential against viral particles but its filtering capacity has not been certified as such by the relevant European body. As a result, the product may not meet the health and safety requirements and therefore may not be adequately protected if not combined with additional measures. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/02/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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