Disposable protective mask with 3 layers
Health risk / other Protective equipment Other types of alerts
| Alert Number | INFO/00170/20 |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | Romania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 4 December 2020 |
Risk Description
The product bears CE mark and advertises a protective potential against (viral) particles 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 thus not properly protect if not combined with additional 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 05/11/2020
Product Description
Disposable protective mask with 3 layers.