What are FFP2 protective masks?

FFP2 is the EU standard. EU masks are divided into two categories: personal protective masks and medical masks. The European standard for personal protective masks is EN149. According to the standard, masks are divided into three categories: FFP1/FFP2/FFP3. For FFP1 protective masks, the filtration efficiency of oily and non-oily particles is required to be no less than 80%. This filtration efficiency is slightly lower, making it less suitable for use during challenging epidemic situations.

What is the filtering effect of FFP2 protective masks?

For FFP2 protective masks, the filtration efficiency of oily and non-oily particles is not less than 94%. For FFP3 protective masks, the filtration efficiency of oily and non-oily particles is not less than 99%. Due to the high requirements for FFP3 protective masks, the FFP2 protective mask certification has become a crucial market access certificate that mask manufacturers who intend to export to Europe aim to obtain.