How to Verify a Face Mask Certification Before You Order

How to Verify a Face Mask Certification Before You Order

Quick Answer

To verify a face mask certification, confirm four things: the certificate names the exact product, it lists a recognized certifying or notified body with a certificate number, it is backed by a laboratory test report showing filtration and leakage results, and the manufacturer can be traced. Ask the supplier for the certificate and the underlying test report, then check the certifying body and the report lab independently.

Step-by-Step Verification

  1. Ask for the certificate and the test report, not just a logo on the box.
  2. Check the product name and model on the certificate match the item you are buying.
  3. Confirm the certifying or notified body is recognized for that standard (for EN 149, a notified body; for N95, NIOSH).
  4. Look up the certificate or approval number on the issuing body public database where available.
  5. Read the laboratory test report: filtration efficiency, leakage, breathing resistance and the test date.
  6. Confirm the manufacturer and factory are identifiable and traceable.

Red Flags

  • Only a logo on packaging, with no certificate or test report provided
  • Certificate product name does not match the actual item
  • No recognizable certifying body or no certificate number
  • No underlying laboratory test report, or an outdated one
  • No traceable manufacturer or factory

How Dacian Makes Verification Easy

Dacian provides certificates and Taiwan laboratory test reports for partner review before ordering, holds EN 149 and Taiwan National Certification, and produces individually serialized masks with product traceability from our own factory. See our Certifications and Test Reports, Taiwan National Certification and Taiwan Laboratory Test Reports.

Frequently Asked Questions

What documents should I ask a mask supplier for?
The certificate, the underlying laboratory test report, and manufacturer / factory details.

How do I know a certificate is real?
Match the product name, confirm the certifying body, and look up the certificate number on the issuing body records.

Is a logo on the box enough?
No. A printed logo is not proof; ask for the certificate and test report.

What is product traceability?
The ability to trace a mask back to its production, which supports quality accountability.

Request our certificates and test reports  |  See our FFP2 masks  |  Become a Distributor

Back