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Particle filter mask

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Published by Safety Gate 21 May 2020In the weekly report of 29 May 2020 (week 22, 2020)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked just nowSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Particle filter mask
Type / model
KN95
Description
Respiratory protective filtration half-face mask category KN95.
Risk
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 78 %). 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 the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures
  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures · ordered on the distributor · from 20 May 2020
Notifying country
Poland
Country of origin
Unknown
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert INFO/00062/20
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2020-22 (XML)
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