Disposable face masks
Health risk / other Protective equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01116/20 |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | Belgium |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 31 July 2020 |
Risk Description
The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by a relevant body. The visual inspection of the product reveals that its material composition, structure and shape are inappropriate. 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 and with the relevant European standard EN 149.
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: 19/05/2020
Product Description
Protective respiratory filtration half-face mask.