Linyi to buy masks difficult to find "new national standard" to find dozens of only one for sale

Many masks on the market do not conform to the "new national standard", but they have the banner of preventing smog.

The implementation of the “new national standard” of masks was almost a month away. On the 23rd reporter’s visit, it was discovered that the current market is still dominated by old standard masks, visited more than a dozen pharmacies and supermarkets, and only one pharmacy sells “new national standard” masks. . Industry insiders pointed out that manufacturers need to integrate products and inventory needs to be digested. It takes time for the “new national standard” masks to be listed in large quantities.

In autumn and winter, fog and haze frequently occurred. Masks in major pharmacies and supermarkets began to sell hot. However, on the 23rd, reporters visited dozens of pharmacies and supermarkets in the urban area. Only one was selling “new national standard” masks, and many clerk even said “ Did not hear that there is a new national standard."

On the 23rd, in a pharmacy near the intersection of Zhongqiu Road and the Jinqueshan Road, masks were placed in a conspicuous position. The reporter found that the masks sold at the pharmacy were divided into disposable masks and anti-smog masks, with prices ranging from 8.8 yuan to 27.8 yuan. Many masks are written with the words "fog-proof" and "PM2.5".

"Our family has three kinds of masks, a medical one-time mask, and the other two are all anti-haze masks. We do not understand what is the standard of implementation, have not heard of the new national standard of masks, and have not sold any of them. Masks marked A, B, C, and D. As to when such masks come in, it depends on the company's arrangement,” said a clerk in the pharmacy.

Xinhua Road, a pharmacy staff told reporters that they have a total of six kinds of masks, two kinds of medical masks, four types of anti-haze masks, ordinary masks price of 10 yuan / bag or so, and labeled "PM2.5" per package Between 15 and 40 yuan. A variety of masks marked on the implementation of the standard is GB2626-2006 "respiratory protection - self-absorption filter particulate respirator." In addition, there is a standard for implementation such as YZB.

"I have not heard of a new national standard. These activated air filter elements can prevent smog. You can buy it at ease." The pharmacy staff member said that most people who buy anti-fog and smog masks are young people, middle-aged and old people. Prefer to buy ordinary masks that keep warm and prevent bronchitis.

The reporter visited dozens of pharmacies and supermarkets. Only one pharmacy on the Jinqueshan Road sold a "new national standard" anti-haze mask. The mask was a pack of 36.8 yuan. It was clearly marked on the packaging according to the "new national standard" production. Mask level is B level.

Department: Complaints that have not received a tamper-proof mask

For the anti-mite masks on the Linyi market, the staff of the Bureau of Quality Supervision of Linyi City said that they have not received any complaints about the use of anti-mite masks.

The staff member also stated that there are very few manufacturers who produce masks in Linyi City, and most of them are based on wholesale. If citizens find that the quality of their masks is problematic, they can call the Quality Supervision Bureau of the mask production site to make a complaint.

“Although there is a new national standard, the impact on the current production and sales of masks is not very great. Many customers who come to wholesale do not require 'new national standard'.” said Mr. Li, a wholesaler of masks at Linyi Mall. Some manufacturers have not yet completed the integration. Even if the integration has been completed, it will take some time for the “new national standard” masks to be produced.

“A lot of manufacturers' warehouses have some old standard masks that need to be further digested by the market. Once the manufacturers complete the new production line, the 'new national standard' masks will be available in large quantities,” said Mr. Li.

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The new standard divides protective masks into four levels

On November 1st, the "Technical Code for Daily Protective Masks" issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China (AQSIQ) and the National Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China was formally implemented. This is China's first national standard for protective masks.

The new national standard specifies the level of protection for fine particulate matter (PM2.5): the protective level of masks is divided into four grades: A, B, C, and D. These four levels correspond to the air quality in the national air quality standards. Category settings and air pollution conditions. Grade A applies to the pollution level of 500 micrograms per cubic meter of PM2.5 concentration, Grade B applies to severe pollution (PM2.5 concentration ≤ 350 micrograms per cubic meter), and Grade C applies to severe (PM2.5 concentration ≤ 250 Micrograms per cubic meter) and below, Class D applies to medium (PM2.5 concentration ≤ 150 micrograms per cubic meter) and below.

At the same time, the new national standard specifies that the corresponding protective effect of masks at all levels is no less than 90%, 85%, 75%, and 65%. There are also strict regulations on the labeling of masks, requiring the label to explicitly include the "level of product protection effectiveness." In addition, the new national standard also puts forward requirements for the safety performance of wearing.

In other words, the public can first look at air pollution before going out, and then choose the mask to wear according to the actual situation. However, people in the industry do not recommend wearing masks for long-term and super-grade masks because the higher the mask protection effect, the higher the relative respiratory resistance. Wearing high-resistance respirator masks for a long time will adversely affect physical health.