FFP2 face mask

Health risk / other Protective equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: FFP2 face mask
Alert NumberA12/01061/20
BrandBonwaye
CategoryProtective equipment
Risk TypeHealth risk / other
Notifying CountryBelgium
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published24 July 2020

Risk Description

The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by a relevant body. Additionally, the total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean value ≤ 79 %). 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 06/05/2020

Product Description

KN95 protective respiratory filtration half-face mask of category FFP2 according to EN 149.

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