YY 0469-2004 in English

1 Scope
This Standard specifies the technical requirements, test methods, markings and instructions for use, as well as packaging, transportation and storage of surgical masks (hereinafter referred to as the "masks").
This Standard is applicable to the surgical masks worn by the clinical medical staff during the process of invasive operation, for protecting the patients being treated and the medical staff conducting invasive operation and for preventing the spread of blood, body fluid and splash.
2 Normative References
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated reference, subsequent amendments to (excluding correction to), or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, the parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.