Unsafe Particle Filter Masks Recalled in the EU
The European Union (EU) has recently recalled several particle filter masks for non-compliance via its Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products (RAPEX).
- (1888PressRelease) August 04, 2020 - Market surveillance performed by EU Member States has found that these masks failed to conform to requirements in:
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
EN 149 harmonized standard for respiratory protective devices
Non-conformities included:
Insufficient particle filter retention to match claims
Uncertified products bearing the CE mark
Face masks claimed to protect against viral particles, but their filtering capacity was uncertified and their use as biocidal products was unauthorized
Filtering facepieces (FFP or face masks) should protect the wearer from inhaling airborne liquid and solid particles.
Non-conforming products should be:
Rejected for importation
Withdrawn from the market and recalls
Temporarily banned
Marked with appropriate warnings
Banned from being marketed in the EU
RAPEX provides EU citizens and businesses with information about products that pose a serious risk to their health and which fail to meet EU legislative requirements.
SGS Medical PPE Services
SGS offers a full range of services to help manufacturers and suppliers of medical PPE deliver high quality, safe, and compliant products to markets around the world. Learn more about SGS Medical PPE Services. [www.sgs.com/en/consumer-goods-retail/softlines-and-accessories/personal-protective-equipment-ppe/ppe-medical-gloves-gowns-and-masks]
SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full EU RAPEX Recall Particle Filter Masks from Markets SafeGuardS. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2020/07/safeguards-10520-eu-rapex-recall-particle-filter-masks-from-markets]
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For further information contact:
Louann Spirito
Consumer and Retail Softlines
US & Canada Softlines Business Head
Tel: +1 973 461 7919
Email: crs.media ( @ ) sgs dot com
Website: www.sgs.com/softlines
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