At 3M we believe that quality matters. We believe that every customer that purchases a 3M product should receive an authentic product – each and every time. Counterfeits or fakes are typically cheaply made imitations that don’t offer the quality assurance that you expect from 3M products.
Counterfeit products are not tested or approved like authentic 3M products. Instead, they are made by unknown fraudsters, using unknown processes and materials, with unknown or nonexistent quality control. And depending on the type of product, using a counterfeit product could put you at risk.
If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a particular reseller, have you asked the reseller for proof that it is authorized by 3M and that the goods are authentic? Does the purported documentation appear suspect in any way?
For help confirming documentation of authorized resellers, contact 3M here.
As part of our response to COVID-19, we have been working harder than ever to combat fraud and counterfeiting involving respirators. We continue this work today, because ensuring the authenticity of 3M products remains as important as ever. If you have questions about 3M respirators, please click here (US English).
Submit a form from the list below to report a potential counterfeit product.
Canada (French)
1 (800) 426-8688
0800 878-2808
+525546319926
Latin America (with the exception of Brazil and Mexico)
Belgium (Dutch)
Belgium (French)
Switzerland (German)
Switzerland (French)