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Particle filter mask MAIKEN “Disposable daily protective mask for children” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00054/21
Summary
The product advertises a protective potential against (viral) particles but its filtering capacity has not been certified by the relevant (European) body. Consequently, the product might not fulfil the health and safety requirements and thus not properly protect if not combined with additional protective measures. The product does not comply with the Regulation on personal protective equipment and with the relevant…
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Product
Particle filter mask — MAIKEN
- Brand
- MAIKEN
- Name / model
- Disposable daily protective mask for children · 4 , Size: 145mm x 95mm
- Batch number(s)
- 20200720
- Barcode
- 3874000016746
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Non-medical 3 layers disposable protective mask for children over 3 years old.The product is white with small drawings, and of size 145mm x 95mm.
What is the risk?
- The product advertises a protective potential against (viral) particles but its filtering capacity has not been certified by the relevant (European) body. Consequently, the product might not fulfil the health and safety requirements and thus not properly protect if not combined with additional protective measures. The product does not comply with the Regulation on personal protective equipment 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: 15/02/2021
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