Serious riskSerious risk
EU Safety Gate · Report-2020-22
MASK · Disposable Protective
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured value ≤ 69 %) and the mask does not properly adapt to the face. 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.
- Published
- 29 May 2020
- Notifying authority
- Belgium
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 12/05/2020
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/00796/20
- Model
- KN95, Personal protective mask (non medical)
- Batch
- Lot no. 20200418Production date: 2020/04/18
Classification
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Risk type
- Health risk / other
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product description
Respiratory protective mask of category KN95.
