The Ministry of Consumption has withdrawn two models of hygienic masks from the market because they do not at any time justify the antiviral and bacteria-filtering properties they claim to possess. Although they are advertised as antivirus and with the ability to filter all kinds of bacteria in order to generate a greater number of sales, none of them say anything about how they achieve it in their documentation.
For the same reason, and to avoid any problem with them, the notifying body of these two vulnerabilities has decided to withdraw them from the market. The first of them, the Disposable Protective Mask of the brand Tonqchen Wexin Labor Protection, came to the market assuring on its packaging that it is “Antivirus”. However, and after thoroughly analyzing the product, does not documentary justify said ownership.
So are the Disposable Protective Masks. / Ministry of Health
The masks do not justify the advertised properties
On the other hand, the Junta de Extremadura, which has been the notifying body of both incidents, has made known that the Premium Disposable Face Mask modelo JL-1-CE it also does not demonstrate its effectiveness against COVID-19. In the container in question, those responsible for the product ensure that the mask can filter all kinds of bacteria. But, once the product has been analyzed, it has been concluded that it does not justify this property. It has elements of a PPE, such as the CE marking, but it is not justified.
–The Premium Disposable Face Mask. / Ministry of Health
For that very reason, the Ministry considers that they are high risk and has proceeded to eliminate them from the market. On the other hand, and to avoid a possible contagion by the new coronavirus outbreak, from Facua They recommend that we do not use these masks and that we go to the establishment where we bought them to manage their return. And, despite the fact that they are hygienic masks, they do not have the necessary protection to face COVID-19.
These are the best disposable masks for sale in supermarkets: the one from Mercadona prevails
According to a study developed by the OCU, the masks it sells Mercadona under the Delipus brand they are the best on the market with a score of 87 out of 100: “It is the best of the masks analyzed”. After analyzing the product, the organization explains that it is a 3-layer hygienic mask that meets the requirements of the UNE 0064 standard. The product stands out for its filtration efficiency (reaches 99%), its good breathability and its price (the package of ten units is sold at six euros).
On the other hand, and taking into account the quality / price ratio, the OCU highlights the disposable mask MASK4U (85), on sale at Dia Supermarkets. And it is that, despite being a surgical mask, its unit price is the same (0.60 euros) as that of hygienic masks. Among other things, the study highlights that it is a medical product that complies with the EN 14683 standard, that it has good filtration (98%) and that it offers good responsibility.
Also the one for sale at Lidl from JIANGSU (84). The organization highlights that this type II R surgical mask complies with the EN 14683 standard. Although its breathability is lower than in hygienic masks, this product stands out for its 99% filtration and its price (it costs 5.99 per package of 10 units).
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