Home > Resources > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) > Regulatory Processes > Question & Answer TOP Are KN-95 masks considered "respirators", even though they do not have head bands (but ear loops) and do not provide the same fit on a wearer's face, as achieved when using an N-95 respirator? Updated on May 18, 2020, the NIOSH webpage entitled Counterfeit Respirators / Misrepresentation of NIOSH-Approval states as follows: Signs that a respirator may be counterfeit: The complete webpage can be accessed at: NIOSH has further issued International Assessment Results – Not NIOSH-approved which can be accessed at: NIOSH has indicated that they welcome providers to send a sample of an international n95 or k95 that they have purchased, to their lab for testing and NIOSH will verify the actual filtration rate. Further information available at: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/respirators/testing/default.html 3 https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/ppeconcerns.html 4 Additionally, it should be noted that the ADA has issued Tips to Avoid Counterfeit Masks which can be accessed at: Resources 1) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Counterfeit Respirators / Misrepresentation of NIOSH-Approval. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/usernotices/counterfeitResp.html Accessed on May 19, 2020. 2) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. International Assessment Results – Not NIOSH-approved.
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