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    The EU has opened a green channel for the export of masks, and they can be sold without CE certification

    • Last Update: 2022-08-22
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    Recently, the European Union issued a directive that in the face of the new crown epidemic, in order to meet the growing demand for epidemic prevention supplies such as masks and protective clothing, some epidemic prevention materials (such as Class I sterilized medical masks) are allowed to be safe and effective, even if they have not yet obtained CE.
    Certified, can also be marketed in the EU market


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    With the spread of the epidemic, the demand for masks has exploded.
    Many Chinese companies have switched to producing masks to help prevent and control the epidemic.
    At present, the daily production capacity of masks in China has reached 110 million.
    Countries with severe epidemics such as South Korea and Italy have begun to supply Chinese mask manufacturers.
    By placing an order, Chinese anti-epidemic materials have become the biggest help for foreign countries to fight the epidemic


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    According to Alibaba's statistics, in the past 30 days, global buyers' willingness to purchase products related to the epidemic, such as masks, hand sanitizers, and thermometers, has increased significantly.
    Among them, the demand for medical masks has increased by 13,769%


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    It is understood that for the European market and the US market, general masks exported to the United States require FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) approval, and export to Europe requires CE certification (EU compulsory product certification)


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     Among the A-share listed companies, many companies are actively organizing the export of epidemic prevention products.
    Many companies are applying for FDA approval and CE certification.
    The release of new EU standards will greatly save these companies’ export preparation time and costs


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    According to incomplete statistics, Yangpu Medical will increase the export of masks, virus preservation solutions and other products to Europe, America and Southeast Asia; Donghua Energy has exported mask raw materials to India, Vietnam and other countries.
    In the future, the company will arrange export plans according to market conditions; Technology is considering increasing the export of high-efficiency and low-resistance melt-blown filter materials to the EU, mainly to overseas markets such as Europe, Japan and South Korea; the international business department of Guoen Co.
    , Ltd.
    (002768) is negotiating the export of mask materials, and has received inquiries from overseas customers; Shao Neng shares have produced and sold mask machines, and the company is actively expanding overseas orders


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