Particle filter mask

Health risk / other Protective equipment Other types of alerts
Photo of recalled product: Particle filter mask
Alert NumberINFO/00082/20
CategoryProtective equipment
Risk TypeHealth risk / other
Notifying CountryCroatia
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberKN95
Published26 June 2020

Risk Description

The product advertises a protective potential against 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 properly protect if not combined with additional 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): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 29/04/2020

Product Description

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

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