As The Temperature Rises, Can Fancy Masks And Sunscreen Masks Replace Medical Masks For Protection?

With the arrival of summer, as the temperature rises, some masks with light and thin sunscreen and fancy styles have become the choice of many citizens. Can these "fancy" masks really replace medical masks?

In the morning, the reporter saw in the Nanjing Confucius Temple business district that many supermarkets and stores have put out summer masks with functions such as "sunscreen" and "breathability". Some masks are designed for the corners of the eyes, and some masks also extend to the neck. part of the entire face.

On the online e-commerce platform, printed masks of various colors and styles are also very popular. Taking one of the popular sunscreen masks as an example, the monthly sales have reached more than 200,000 pieces, and the monthly sales of many stores are also more than a few thousand pieces.

Customer Ms. Cai said: "When choosing a mask, I mainly pay attention to its style and air permeability, but I didn't ask carefully whether it meets the requirements for epidemic prevention."

In order to welcome the hot summer, many stores have also launched "cool beads masks", "ice silk masks" and "3D three-dimensional masks" with a cooling effects. In a cultural and creative supply store, a variety of single-packed masks are placed in a prominent position at the cashier. Each pack is 2 yuan. There are also many patterns on the masks. many young customers.

The clerk introduced: "The masks sold in our store are preferred by young people. The patterns are relatively novel and the air permeability is relatively strong. Generally speaking, the cooler masks are better sold in summer, and they can be sold in one day at the best time. Dozens of packs."

Although all kinds of "fancy masks" are very popular, the reporter found during the visit that the product information of some "fancy masks" was vague. It is also unclear whether it is possible to prevent the epidemic. Some merchants told reporters that they did not notice these problems when selling these products.

So, are these "fancy masks" capable of protection? Zhang Ni, director of the Administrative Approval Division of the Jiangsu Provincial Drug Administration, introduced that some "personalized pattern masks", "sunscreen masks" and "3D three-dimensional masks" cannot meet the needs of epidemic prevention. It is suggested that consumers should pay attention to the standard coding of the products on the packaging when purchasing masks. These five codes can meet the requirements of epidemic prevention:

Medical protective mask【GB19083 2010】

Medical-Surgical Mask【YY0469 2011】

Disposable medical masks [YY/T 0969 2013]

Children's masks【GB/T 38880 2020】

Daily protective masks [GB/T 32610 2016]

Zhang Ni introduced: "Medical masks are medical devices, and the manufacturer has been strictly approved for registration in advance. At the same time, the registration number of the mask is marked on the packaging. The registration number can be checked and confirmed on the website of the State Food and Drug Administration."

In addition, Zhang Ni suggested that consumers should choose suitable masks according to the usage scenarios: "For daily travel, it is recommended to use disposable medical masks. However, in areas with high epidemic prevention requirements, we recommend using medical surgical masks or higher-level masks. ."