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🧸 Product DE July 3, 2026

Medicina del Lavoro — Atemschutzmaske, Filtering Half Mask

White mask with two ear loops, marked as FFP3.

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Medicina del Lavoro — Atemschutzmaske, Filtering Half Mask
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Health risk / other
Category
Protective equipment
Hazard
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured as low as 92 %). Consequently, the product does not fulfil 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

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 70 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
13 days in total
July 4, 2026 July 17, 2026

What is this? This is a work-safety mask made to filter the air you breathe. It is sold under the names Medicina and del Lavoro.

What's happening? Tests show the mask does not filter enough air. It may let in too many bad particles.

Does this affect me? If you use this mask at work in Germany, you may not be fully protected.

What should I do? Stop using this mask. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a safer mask.

🤖 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Medicina del Lavoro
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured as low as 92 %). Consequently, the product does not fulfil 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
July 3, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099319

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Medicina del Lavoro — Atemschutzmaske, Filtering Half Mask. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured as low as 92 %). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements. Thus, even if combine...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 3, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ 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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