GB/T 46937-2025

Upcoming

Test method for the viral filtration efficiency (VFE) of medical masks and materials—Test method using bacteriophage Phi-X 174 aerosol

医用口罩及材料病毒过滤效率测试方法 Phi-X174噬菌体气溶胶法

Standard Type
GBT
ICS
11.140
CCS
C48
Status
Upcoming
Issue Date
2025-12-31
Implementation
2027-01-01
Centralized Committee
国家标准委
Issuing Authority
国家市场监督管理总局、国家标准化管理委员会

Application Summary AI generated

This standard specifies a laboratory test method using Phi-X174 bacteriophage aerosol to measure the viral filtration efficiency (VFE) of medical masks and their constituent materials. It is applied in the quality control and performance evaluation of surgical masks, respirators, and other protective face coverings intended for healthcare settings, ensuring they provide a defined level of barrier against viral particles. The method is used by manufacturers, testing laboratories, and regulatory bodies to verify compliance with medical device standards.

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