July 6, 2020
Health Canada Alert: Counterfeit respirators

Health Canada has identified counterfeit respirators in Canada and is advising consumers to stop using them as they may not protect Canadians against the virus that causes COVID-19. Counterfeit respirators are imitations of legitimate products. There are no assurances that they provide protection or prevent harm.

Health Canada is taking action to stop the import and sale of counterfeit respirators in Canada. The Department directs companies that may be importing or distributing these respirators to remove them from the market since they are not permitted to be sold in Canada. Health Canada will also cancel authorizations when there are reasonable grounds to believe that a product is counterfeit.

Health Canada will continue to take action and update the list of counterfeit respirators below as needed.