06/11/2020INFO/00135/20
Disposable Masks · Health risk / other
Product: Particle filter mask · Supernal · GB/T 32610-2016
Category: Protective equipment · Luxembourg
Hazard: The mask is presented as providing a high protective function (“high filtration capacity”, “help filter up to 90% of bacteria”, “ideal for home healthcare use”). However these claims are not backed by evidence. In the absence of proof of the efficiency of these masks, this could create a false sense of safety to the wearer of the mask” and thus not properly protect if not combined with additional
Official action: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Import rejected at border Date of entry into force: 01/10/2020