EU alert · Safety Gate Risk: Other types of alerts Protective equipment
Particle filter mask Vira Care “KN95 Disposable Face Mask” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00078/20
Summary
The product advertises a protective potential against particles and microorganisms but its filtering capacity has not been certified by a relevant European body. Consequently, the product might not fulfil the health and safety requirements and properly protect if not combined with additional protective measures. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
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Product
Particle filter mask — Vira Care
- Brand
- Vira Care
- Name / model
- KN95 Disposable Face Mask · SKU 155
- Barcode
- 5 060774 620014
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White respiratory protective half-face mask of category KN95.
What is the risk?
- The product advertises a protective potential against particles and microorganisms but its filtering capacity has not been certified by a relevant European body. Consequently, the product might not fulfil the health and safety requirements and properly protect if not combined with additional protective measures. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 09/06/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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