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Particle filter mask PUREMEN “PUREMEN KN95” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00089/22
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 Regulation and with the European…
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Product
Particle filter mask — PUREMEN
- Brand
- PUREMEN
- Name / model
- PUREMEN KN95 · KN95 MASk-001
- Batch number(s)
- 03/2023
- Barcode
- 8720246200324
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Protective respiratory filtration half-face mask. The mask is marked with both FFP2 and KN95 indications, and has the CE marking printed on the side.
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 Regulation and with the European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales at all locations
- Date of entry into force: 03/02/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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