Community face covering
Community face covering was recalled on 17 December 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00168/21. Health risk / other risk reported by Portugal. The product advertises a protective potential against (viral) particles but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body.
| Alert Number | INFO/00168/21 |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 17 December 2021 |
Risk Description
The product advertises a protective potential against (viral) particles 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 requirements of the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 10/08/2021
Product Description
Disposable grey community face covering.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to Community face covering.
About this risk
This product poses a health risk that does not fall neatly into a single category. It may involve multiple hazards or an unusual safety concern identified by authorities.
Recommended action
Stop using the product and follow any specific instructions from the recall notice. Contact the manufacturer or your national consumer protection authority for more details.
Who is at risk?
All consumers who have purchased this product.