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).
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
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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
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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- Withdrawn from the market and recalls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
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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.
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Louann Spirito
Consumer and Retail — Softlines
US & Canada Softlines Business Head
Tel: +1 973 461 7919
Email: crs.media@sgs.com
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