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Particle filter mask OPH PROMOS “OPH FFP2 NR Particle Filtering Half Mask” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00480/22
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 71%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect the user. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and the European standard EN 149.
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Product
Particle filter mask — OPH PROMOS
- Brand
- OPH PROMOS
- Name / model
- OPH FFP2 NR Particle Filtering Half Mask · RB-008
- Batch number(s)
- 20201122
- Barcode
- 5391539030015
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White particle filter mask sold in packs of 50. The masks have the CE marking embossed. The CE marking is immediately followed by the Notified Body number 2834. The European standard reference 'EN149:2001+A1:2009' is also embossed on the masks. The product is sold online.
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 71%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect the user. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and the European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/02/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/11/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/02/2022
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