EU alert · Safety Gate Risk: Other types of alerts Protective equipment
Particle filter mask mezorizon “KN95 Protective Mask” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00157/21
Summary
The product bears a CE marking but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body. 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.
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Product
Particle filter mask — mezorizon
- Brand
- mezorizon
- Name / model
- KN95 Protective Mask
- Batch number(s)
- 202004
- Barcode
- 4260657782711
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White flat foldable mask without valve. With ear straps. The product is also sold online.
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. 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 23/09/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/09/2021
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