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Product Recall for Creepy Town Evil Furry Mask sold by Poundland presenting a serious risk of burns.
Product recall for Winsun Particle Filter KN95 Half Mask YS003 presenting a risk to the respiratory system.
Product Recall for Haunted House Dracula, Pumpkin and Frankenstein children’s Halloween face masks sold by The Works presenting a risk of burns
Product safety report for unbranded LED beauty mask presenting a serious risk of electric shock
Product recall for Pantene Pro-V Gold Series Intensive Repair & Hydration Mask Strength Leave in Conditioner due to labelling issues.
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
Product Safety Report for Govek KN95 Face Masks presenting a health risk.
Paper prepared by Duke University academics on face masks.
Concerns have been raised about the potential for risk compensation in the context of mask mandates for mitigating the spread of COVID-19
This paper explores the determinants of adherence to wearing a mask and avoiding social gatherings
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
Paper prepared by the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
Product recall for Honeywell - Dual gas and particulate respirator combination cartridges N-series Bayotwin filters and N-series filters presenting a chemical risk as consumers may not be afforded the expected and required level of protection from the cartridges.
Product Safety Report for Tycolit Purification Lamp presenting a serious risk of electric shock as the requirements for class II construction had not been met.
Product recall for Asda Girls Day of the Dead Costume presenting a risk of strangulation due to the length of the face mask strap.
Product recall for personal cleansing products manufactured by Vernacare and sold under brand names Caremore, CCN/Medirite, CHL, Countrywide, Fairfield and Fittleworth presenting a microbiological risk due to contamination with the bacterial Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.
These reviews aim to identify and examine evidence on the effectiveness of face coverings to reduce transmission of COVID-19 in the community.
Paper prepared by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).
Product Safety Report for Tycolit Purification Lamp presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
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