How to Check for a Genuine N95 Mask?
In times when people are making a business by selling products not upto the standards, it is imperative for me to make you aware of the mask that you should buy to protect yourself from bacteria and viruses.
please follow this steps before you go and buy a N95 mask next time at a shop.
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Fortunately there is a way with which users can identify whether the product they are purchasing is genuine or not. The NIOSH website has a list of certified license holders to manufacture the N95 respirator. The important thing to identify is the TC number on the particular respirator. A genuine N95 respirators should have all the below markings.
I have enlisted a example for you all to know how to check if you are buying a genuine certified mask. Source of Information Venus Safety.
Also using this TC number marking on the respirator you can go to the CDC website and search its validity.
Step: 1– Search NIOSH TC number check on Google and open the CDC website.
Step: 2 -Type the TC number on the respirator in the search box and click view results
Step: 3– If the TC number is correct the manufacturer’s name will be displayed or it will show incorrect TC number.
So hopefully next time you go the shop to purchase an N95 respirator you will find the right choice and be protected from pollution/ Bacteria and viruses.