Cut-resistant gloves do not fall under the category of special labor protective equipment but are classified as general labor protective equipment.

‌Classification criteria for labor protective equipment

Labor protective equipment is divided into two major categories: special labor protective equipment and general labor protective equipment. Special labor protective equipment must comply with national mandatory safety standards, with a directory established and safety mark management implemented by the State Administration of Work Safety. This includes high-risk protective gear such as safety helmets, safety belts, insulated shoes, and gas masks. General labor protective equipment covers basic protective equipment outside the directory, such as ordinary gloves and workwear, which do not require mandatory certification.

‌Specific Category Classification of Cut-Resistant Gloves‌

Cut-resistant gloves are primarily used to prevent mechanical injuries to the hands (such as cuts or tears) and belong to a subcategory of hand protection. According to the current special-purpose labor protective equipment directory:

‌Not listed in the directory: Cut-resistant gloves are not included in the national directory but are explicitly classified as general labor protective equipment.‌‌
‌Function and application scenarios: Although cut-resistant gloves have professional protective performance (such as using Kevlar material to prevent knife cuts), their management requirements are lower than those for special equipment. They are suitable for conventional scenarios such as construction and manufacturing and do not require a production license or safety certification.‌‌
‌Relevant standards and management regulations‌

‌Special equipment standards‌: Must comply with the “Implementation Rules for Safety Marking of Special Labor Protective Equipment,” which involves safety marking applications and mandatory certification.‌‌
‌Cut-resistant glove standards‌: Follow general standards such as “Hand Protection Gloves for Mechanical Hazards,” but are not included in the special management framework.‌‌