InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : SIGNO – Particle filter mask

SIGNO – Particle filter mask

Name: FFP2 – Atemschutzmaske

Category: 10

Date: 2026-04-24

Product Category: Protective equipment

Risk Type: Health risk / other

Danger: 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.

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: Unknown

Description: White FFP2 masks with ‘coffee filter’ shape. Product sold online, in particular via kaufland.de.

Notifying Country: Germany

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

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