Abbreviation/Synonym
MNS; surgical (operating) mask (as a subset of medical face masks, only type II and IIR according to standard)
The mask types currently on the market and also the CPA with certification released by the Federal Government may be worn in the medical sector under the release and with the CE mark.
The CPA is a certified mask that meets and has passed the FFP2 standard in the quick test. After passing the test, this mask is approved by the market surveillance authority and the ZLS and may be used as a pandemic mask in the medical sector in the event of a pandemic. The test for this is also a test criterion for the approval of the CE marking and thus included in the type examination.
However, according to legislation, the CPA may not be printed but must be distributed with the confirmation of the market supervisory authority and must be enclosed with each packaging unit or made available for sale.