Destroyed
Voluntary measure
Notified by Germany
Published 16 Apr 2026
SR/01172/26
SIGNO particle filter mask ordered destroyed over health risk
EU authorities ordered the destruction of this product (SIGNO particle filter mask) after it was found to pose a health risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- White FFP2 masks with ‘coffee filter’ shape. Product sold online, in particular via kaufland.de.
- Brand
- SIGNO
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 20220112
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Protective equipment
Why it's dangerous
Health risk
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: 32.3%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil 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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with the European standard EN 149.
What the authorities did
Measure
Destruction of the product
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01172/26
View official notice ↗
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