Abstract: Protective equipment for biosafety laboratories (PEBL) is the hardware foundation and key protective barrier of the high-level biosafety laboratory for the detection of pathogenic microorganisms. The study summarizes the classification, protection function, and application of PEBL in detail and outlines the development history and current situation of PEBL in developed countries and China. We analyze the major existing problems in this field in China as well, and propose targeted solutions for development direction for the reference by related government departments, research and development institutions and enterprises.