Disposable Face Mask
Health risk / other Protective equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00947/20 |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | Belgium |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 3 July 2020 |
Risk Description
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 94 %) and the mask does not properly adapt to the face.Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increasing the risk of infection 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): Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risksDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Blue protective respiratory filtration half-face mask category KN95, corresponding to FFP2 according to EN 149.