UAE has asked everyone to wear face masks and to practice other healthy measures due to Covid-19.
With so many dealers cashing in on the Covid-19 virus requirements around PPE situation, buyers are warned to beware of corrupt sellers pretending to sell 3M certified products, but supplying fake, counterfeit or facemasks that are past their ‘use-by’ date through fake Lot numbers.
To purchase 3M stock through its network, the process is rigid, and they will never vary their process and they will never provide Lot numbers to any traders and for Resellers, 3M Lot numbers are not utilised.
During recent investigations and as a result, product seizures across the UAE, thousands of fake masks were confiscated and destroyed. They were of unknown origin although many were sourced from Asia whilst others were expired genuine 3M products. 3M 1860 masks have a shelf life of 5 years. Must counterfeit or expired stock is being destroyed across global borders. Be wary of inexpensive masks from brokers requesting upfront deposits, no SGS inspections and supposed 3M Lot numbers in warehouses. 3M only provide Lot numbers to confirmed buyers as a Proof of Stock and this would only be released typically to the Buyer’s Attorney from the Seller’s Attorney.
Nitrile Gloves – Powder Free – Enforced Shortage
The most significant shortage in PPE globally right now is in nitrile gloves, surgical gowns and nitrile gloves. Due to the ban of products originating from China, and from some Vietnamese manufacturers, the price of gloves is rising exponentially. Countries are having to rebuild their stockpiles after destroying high volumes of non-compliant stock. All glove manufacturers are also at maximum production capacity also. We anticipate rapid price increases globally (already occurring in the United States and Europe markets) by 2 to 3 times of the market rate.
Protecting your Purchase
For any 3M purchase, 3M or Approved Distributors will provide certification of stock during the sales and purchase agreement phase and inspection / SGS inspections should always be conducted prior to final payment. No deposits should be paid upfront, 3M’s preference is 100% Escrow.
The Wearing of a Mask
· Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. Washing hands for up to 40 seconds is good practice
· Before putting it on, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
· Wear a mask if recommended by your government or other such entity when interacting with people out side of your immediate family (within your bubble)
· Wear it if you are coughing or sneezing. Cough or sneeze into your elbow
· Wearing a mask in public is considered polite and in consideration of others even if you do not exhibit any symptoms
· Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.
· Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
· Replace it with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use ones.
· Remove it from behind (do not touch the front); discard immediately in a closed bin; clean hands
· Stay safe
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