Pandemic related product alerts | wk 48

Introduction

What do you need to ask when buying or producing face masks? What legislation is applicable to face masks? What are market surveillance authorities (MSA's) looking for? By analysing the weekly reposrt of Safety Gate we summarise for you what to look for. Products that don't cause hassle, ProductIP helps you!

The product alerts publsihed here are always published on Safety Gate: the rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. 

If you are an economic operator* for these products, product recalls can help you make better products and prevent problems with market surveillance authorities. 

1. First a list of hand desinfectants:

• The first article is a hand desinfectant of the brand 'Chemistplus' (Barcode: 0745125389592, Batch number: CP5L01). The country of origin is United Kingdom. Link to product alert. 
  The product contains less alcohol than advertised (measured value as low as 22% by weight). Consequently, it has insufficient disinfectant properties, increasing the risk of infection for the user. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
  Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Withdrawal of the product from the market
• The second alert is a hand disinfectant of the brand 'MIR 24' (Barcode: 4 820238 450011, Batch number: 27.04.2020, EXP04.2022). The country of origin is Ukraine. Link to product alert. 
  The product contains methanol (measured value: 65.3 % by weight), which is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Furthermore, the required hazard pictograms and warnings are missing. Users have therefore no information on the toxicity and flammability of the product. The packaging is not fitted with child-resistant fastening. Ingestion or contact with methanol may lead to blindness and death. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products and the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulations.
  Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
• The third product alert is for anotther hand disinfectant of the brand 'MIR 24' (Barcode: 4 820238 450066, Batch number: 27.04.2020, EXP04.2022). The country of origin is Ukraine. Link to product alert. 
  The product contains methanol (measured value: 68.7 % by weight), which is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Furthermore, the required hazard pictograms and warnings are missing. Users have therefore no information on the toxicity and flammability of the product. The packaging is not fitted with child-resistant fastening. Ingestion or contact with methanol may lead to blindness and death. / The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products and the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulations.
  Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
• The fourth alert is for a hand disinfectant of the brand 'HEMA'. Barcode and batchnumber are unknown, Type / number of model:  11.31.9023. The country of origin is Poland. Link to product alert. 
  Due to its characteristic form, appearance and packaging, consumers, especially children and debilitated people, may mistake the product for foodstuff and therefore swallow the liquid. Moreover, the product's packaging does not have the appropriate warnings. Users have therefore no information on the toxicity of the product, which could lead to burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food imitating products Directive. 
  Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor)
• The next product on the list is a hand desinfectant with the name 'Gel mains'. The brand is unknown. (Barcode: 0783616226729, Batch number: 06/04/2020, 20165). The country of origin is Portugal. Link to product alert.
  The product contains an insufficient amount of ethanol (measured value: 43,3 % by weight). Consequently, it does not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. Moreover, the presence of alcohols is not accompanied by the appropriate hazard pictograms and warnings. Users have therefore no information on the toxicity and flammability of the product, which in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the Biocidals Products and the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulations.
  Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor)
• The next product on the list is a hand desinfectant with the name 'Gel hidroalcoholico de manos' of the brand 'PRADY' (Barcode: 250 ml bottle: 8423564091932, 500 ml bottle: 8423564092236, Batch number: F2629). The country of origin is unknown. Link to product alert. 
  The product contains an insufficient amount of ethanol (measured value: 56,6% by weight). Consequently, it does not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. Moreover, the presence of alcohols is not accompanied by the appropriate hazard pictograms and warnings. Users have therefore no information on the toxicity and flammability of the product, which in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the Biocidals Products and the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulations.
  Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor)
• The next product on the list is a hand desinfectant with the name 'Gel hidroalcoholico' by the brand 'VERITA FARMA' (Barcode:  8429014012502, batch number: 4160). The country of origin is Spain. Link to product alert.
  The product contains an insufficient amount of ethanol (measured value: 28,4 %). Consequently, it does not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. Moreover, the presence of alcohols is not accompanied by the appropriate hazard pictograms and warnings. Users have therefore no information on the toxicity and flammability of the product, which in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the Biocidals Products and the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulations. 
  Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor). The product was sold online, notably on Amazon.
• The next product is another hand desinfectant. The products name is Non-water washing antibacterial hand washing gel, by the brand 'YDBY'. (Barcode: 6970261772111, Batch number: F080/0001). The country of origin is China. Link to product alert. 
  The product contains an insufficient amount of ethanol (measured values: 28,4% by weight). Consequently, it does not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. Moreover, the presence of alcohols is not accompanied by the appropriate hazard pictograms and warnings. Users have therefore no information on the toxicity and flammability of the product, which in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire. Furthermore, the product contains the preservative methylisothiazolinone (MI) (0,0063%), which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Biocidals Products and the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulations.
  Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Importer)

2. Other product alerts are on UV-C lights.

• The first product is a 'UV Steriliser' of the brand 'Kacsoo'. It was sold with the name 'UV Disinfection Light Dermicidal Lamp'. No traceability information is available. The country of origin is unknown. Link to product alert.
  Risk type: Burns, Damage to sight. The product emits an unsafe amount of UV-C radiation (measured value: 8.75 W/m2). Consequently, a user in close proximity to the product will receive an unsafe dose of UV radiation to the eyes or the skin, increasing the risk of burns or severe injuries to the eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 62471.
  Measures taken by economic operators: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace (By: Other), Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Recall of the product from end users. The product is sold online, in particular via Amazon
• The second UV-C related product is a 'Portable Deep UV Steriliser', of the brand 'Veeape'. No traceability information is available. The country of origin is China. Link to product alert. 
  The product emits a low UV-C radiation (measured value: 0.05 W/m2). Consequently, it might not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. If used on the skin or pointed in to the eyes, a user in close proximity may nonetheless receive an unsafe dose of UV radiation to the eyes or the skin, increasing the risk of burns or severe injuries to the eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 62471.
  Measures taken by economic operators: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace (By: Other), Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Recall of the product from end users. The product is sold online, in particular via Amazon.
• The third UV-C related product is a 'Bactericidal UV Lamp' of the brand 'Luna'. No traceability information is available. Type / number of model: DLA-026. The country of origin is China. Link to product alert. 
  The product emits an unsafe amount of UV-C radiation (measured value: 5.9 W/m2). Consequently, a user in close proximity to the product will receive an unsafe dose of UV radiation to the eyes or the skin, increasing the risk of burns or severe injuries to the eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 62471.
  Measures taken by economic operators: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace (By: Other), Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Recall of the product from end users. The product is sold online, in particular via Amazon.
• The next product is UV-C product called 'UV Sterilisation Wand', of the brand 'Duclus'. Barcode: Unknown, Batch number: HD-UV-01PL05, Type / number of model: M026. The country of origin is China. Link to product alert.
  The product's plastic cover blocks all UV radiation. Consequently, it will not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 62471.  
  Measures taken by economic operators: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace (By: Other), Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Recall of the product from end users. The product is sold online, in particular via Amazon.
• The following the product is us UV-C light with the name 'UV-C Mobile Room Steriliser' of unknown brand. No traceability information is available. The country of origin is China. Link to product alert. 
  The product emits an unsafe amount of UV-C radiation (measured value: 8.11 W/m2). Consequently, a user in close proximity to the product will receive an unsafe dose of UV radiation to the eyes or the skin, increasing the risk of burns or severe injuries to the eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 62471.
  Measures taken by economic operators: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace (By: Other), Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Recall of the product from end users. The product is sold online, in particular via Amazon.
• The next product is a UV steriliser of the brand 'DesignNest' (Barcode: 6970065653173, Batch number: DH0098DG/HBLEMN). The country of origin is unknown. Link to product alert.
  The product does not emit UV-C radiation. Consequently, it might not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 62471. 
  Measures taken by economic operators: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace (By: Other), Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Recall of the product from end users. The product is sold online, in particular via eBay.
• The last pandemic relatd product alert of this week is a Portable UV lamp with the name 'Portable Multifunctional LED Germicidal Light'. Type / number of model: CHX-GL2001. The country of origin is unknown. Link to product alert. 
  The product's plastic cover blocks all UV radiation. Consequently, it will not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 62471.
  Measures taken by economic operators: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace (By: Other), Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Recall of the product from end users. The product is sold online, in particular via eBay.

More information

• Learn more on legislation filters masks and respitory devices must comply to by downloading the free ProductIP guide on this subject.
• Learn more on legislation applicable to UV-C lights and how to proof compliance with our free ProductIP guide on UV-C light.      
• Learn more on where to certify masks here. 

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* Economic operator means the manufacturer, the authorised representative, the importer, the distributor, the fulfilment service provider or any other natural or legal person who is subject to obligations in relation to the manufacture of products, making them available on the market or putting them into service in accordance with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation.