The Food and Drug Administration on Friday warned the public against buying and using the "AiDeLai" face mask brand, which is commonly sold online, saying it was not certified by authorities.
The said brand, as well as the “Disposable Medical Mask” brand have no product notification certificate, the FDA said as it reminded the public against its sale and use.
"...The manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited," the FDA said in an advisory.
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The AiDeLai face mask markets itself as a disposable protective face mask. It is commonly sold online and by retailers.
Below is the FDA's list of registered medical face masks, or those that comply with global regulatory requirements and are specifically designed for medical use:
