The Shandong Provincial Market Supervision Bureau has published the results of its 2025 provincial-level quality inspection for non-medical masks.

**Inspection Overview** A total of 67 batches of non-medical masks were sampled across production (4 batches), retail (43 batches), and online sales (20 batches). The inspection evaluated compliance with standards including GB 2626-2019 (Respiratory Protection—Self-contained Filtering Anti-Particulate Respirators), GB/T 32610-2016 (Technical Specifications for Daily Protective Masks), and GB/T 38880-2020 (Technical Specifications for Children’s Masks). Key tested parameters included filtration efficiency, breathability, protective performance, and material strength.

**Non-Compliant Products** Nine batches from eight sellers failed to meet standards, primarily due to inadequate filtration efficiency and protective performance. The affected sellers include Heze Hanghuan Trading Co., Ltd. and Jinan Yunyigou Trading Co., Ltd. One seller, Weihai Jingman General Store, contested the results but failed in retesting.

**Regulatory Action** The Shandong Market Regulatory Authority has directed local agencies to handle non-compliant products per China’s Product Quality Law and related regulations.

**Consumer Guidance** - **Check Labels**: Ensure masks display manufacturer details, specifications, and standards (e.g., GB). - **Material Priority**: Opt for masks with melt-blown fabric for electrostatic filtration. - **Standard Compliance**: Select masks meeting ≥90% salt-based filtration efficiency (GB standards). - **Usage Context**: Choose industrial respirators for dust protection or daily masks for pollution/pollen.

**Attachments** 1. **Non-Compliant List**: Details failed batches, sellers, and specific defects. 2. **Compliant List**: 58 batches passed inspection, including products from Haishi Hainuo Health Tech and Shandong Lianan Safety Equipment.

The full report emphasizes mask quality control and consumer awareness amid ongoing health and environmental concerns.