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Particle filter mask JIA YUAN “FFP2 NR Filtering Half Mask” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00337/21
Summary
The product advertises a protective potential against particles but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body, and it misuses the CE marking and the model name of a different product from the same manufacturer, which is certified. The packaging of the two being identical, there is no possibility for the consumer to see that it is not the certified…
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Product
Particle filter mask — JIA YUAN
- Brand
- JIA YUAN
- Name / model
- FFP2 NR Filtering Half Mask · JY-KN95
- Batch number(s)
- 20210120
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White respiratory protective half-face mask of category FFP2 NR.
What is the risk?
- The product advertises a protective potential against particles but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body, and it misuses the CE marking and the model name of a different product from the same manufacturer, which is certified. The packaging of the two being identical, there is no possibility for the consumer to see that it is not the certified product.In addition, the product has a complete different shape and size than the certified product, and due to its small size, it does not cover the mouth and nose entirely.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 Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 26/02/2021
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