Product Safety Report: Govek KN95 Face Masks (2308-0087)

Product Safety Report for Govek KN95 Face Masks presenting a health risk.

Summary

Product: Govek KN95 Face Masks

Hazard: The face masks may not perform to FFP2 level as specified on the label hence the products may not conform to the essential health and safety requirements of PPE Regulation 2016/425.

Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market.

Product information

Type Personal protective equipment (PPE) – Face Mask
Brand Govek
Markings G950, CE
Batch numbers 22.04.2020 and 30.04.2020
Country of Origin China
Product Description A 20-pack of white KN95 face masks.
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Hazard

The face masks may not perform to FFP2 level as specified on the label hence the products may not conform to the essential health and safety requirements as per PPE Regulation 2016/425.

The masks may not offer adequate protection against substances hazardous to health as claimed by the product.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.

Corrective action

The masks have been withdrawn from the market by the importer.

A notification was issued to suppliers/distributors that covered the related batches of Govek KN95 product supplied.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2308-0087

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 19 September 2023