KN95/FFP2 · Particle filter mask

The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 26%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with the European standard EN 149.

Published: 09 June 2023
Notifying authority: Czechia
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/01342/23
Check-digit validated barcodes: 0745178076005

Classification

Category: Protective equipment
Risk type: Microbiological
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

The sales package contained 10 respirators, individually wrapped in an unprinted plastic bag. The respirator was marked: KN95; GB2626-2006 KN95; CE; FFP2; EN 149:2001+A1:2009