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🧸 Product FR May 26, 2021

shangai ruicheng industry co ltd — mask graph kn95 / graphene masks gb2626-2006

non-conformité de ces produits à la réglementation concernant les produits biocides du fait que la substance active graphène ne fait pas partie des substances autorisées.

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shangai ruicheng industry co ltd — mask graph kn95 / graphene masks gb2626-2006
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
Shanghai Ruicheng Industry Co., Ltd. — mask graph KN95 / graphene masks GB2626-2006 These products do not comply with biocide regulations because the active substance graphene is not approved. Inhalation of graphene may cause harmful effects. Stop using the product immediately and return it to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 6939448101960
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69 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 27, 2026
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What is this? These are KN95 face masks made by a company called Shanghai Ruicheng. They contain a chemical called graphene.

What's happening? The masks do not follow EU safety rules because graphene is not allowed in masks. Breathing in graphene could be harmful.

Does this affect me? If you bought these masks in France, stop using them now.

What should I do? Take the masks back to the store where you bought them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

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Type: vêtements, mode, epi · Category: equipements de protection individuels · Hazard: dommages internes · GTIN: 6939448101960 · non-conformité de ces produits à la réglementation concernant les produits biocides du fait que la substance active graphène ne fait pas partie des substances autorisées. · effets consécutifs liés à un risque d'inhalation de la substance graphène. · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
May 26, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/508/interne

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shangai ruicheng industry co ltd — mask graph kn95 / graphene masks gb2626-2006. Shanghai Ruicheng Industry Co., Ltd. — mask graph KN95 / graphene masks GB2626-2006 These products do not comply with biocide regulations because the active substance graphene is not approved. Inhalation of graphene may cause harmful effects. Stop using the product immediately a...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 26, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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