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SAFETY GATEReference INFO/00168/21

Community face covering — health risk / other

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Identification

Product identification

Product
Community face covering
Category
Protective equipment
Product domain
Non-foodNagameAlert treatment

Official information

Risk and measures

Risk or hazard
Health risk / other
Official description
The product advertises a protective potential against (viral) 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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD).
Measures
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 10/08/2021

Territory

Geography

Origin
People's Republic of China
Notifying country or territory
Portugal
Distribution
Notificado por Portugal

Provenance and context

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