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🧸 Product RO April 30, 2021

Disposable Protective Mask

KN 95 non medical protective mask.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Disposable Protective Mask
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Health risk / other
Category
Protective equipment
Hazard
The product advertises a protective potential against particles but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body. Consequently, it is not proven that the product fulfils the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
Barcode (GTIN): 0745125313672
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1854 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a disposable face mask sold in Romania. It claims to protect against small particles in the air.

What's happening? Tests show the mask has not been checked by European safety experts. So we do not know if it really works.

Does this affect me? Anyone using this mask may not get the protection they expect.

What should I do? Stop using this mask. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice on safe masks.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The product advertises a protective potential against particles but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body. Consequently, it is not proven that the product fulfils the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 30, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003470

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What is this product recall alert about?
Disposable Protective Mask. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The product advertises a protective potential against particles but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body. Con...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 30, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Romania.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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