COVID-19 Update: FDA Reissues EUA for non-NIOSH Filtering Facepiece Respirators

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FDA Reissues Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFR) manufactured in China

On May 7, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a revised Emergency Use Authorization for disposable filtering facepiece respirators manufactured in China that do not meet NIOSH standards. The revised EUA includes an updated appendix that lists the respirators that have been authorized for use in health care settings by health care providers (HCPs) to prevent exposure to SARS-CoV-2. The appendix was updated to remove certain respirators that are no longer authorized under the EUA.

Read More on the EUA In addition, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will host a webinar on May 7, 2020, called “Factors to Consider when Planning to Purchase Respirators from Another Country, Including KN95 Respirators from China.” For more information and to register. Questions? If you have questions, contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education.