EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask GAOZHEN “Disposable Face Mask” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01636/21
Summary
The product bears a CE marking but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body. The visual inspection of the product reveals that its material composition, structure and shape are inappropriate. Consequently, it is not proven that the product fulfils the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not…
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Product
Particle filter mask — GAOZHEN
- Brand
- GAOZHEN
- Name / model
- Disposable Face Mask · 2020DFM LIP, Type Adult GZ1
- Batch number(s)
- 20A-LIP-GZExpiry date: 11.2021Production date: 05.2020
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Protective respiratory filtration half-face mask with the CE marking printed on.
What is the risk?
- The product bears a CE marking but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body. The visual inspection of the product reveals that its material composition, structure and shape are inappropriate. Consequently, it is not proven that the product fulfils the health and safety requirements; 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 with the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 04/08/2020
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