To investigate the phthalates contamination status of white spirit of Yantai, and to ensure food safety of consumers.Methods According to detection methods of National Food Contamination and Harmful Factors Risk Workbook and GB/T 21911-2008,6 types of phthalates (DIBP、DBP、DMP、DEHP、DEP、DPP,et al) were detected in 35 white spirit samples. Results The detection rate of DIBP and DBP were 65.71%, and the highest content of DBP was 2.14 mg/kg. The detection rates of DMP, DEHP, DEP and DPP were 25%, 20%, 8.5% and 2.85%, respectively. The average contents in descending order were DIBP(0.404 mg/kg), DBP(0.396 mg/kg), DEHP(0.216 mg/kg), DEP(0.206 mg/kg), DMP(0.104 mg/kg), and DPP(0.0546 mg/kg).The other phthalates were not detected.Conclusion The white spirit generally contained a variety of PAEs, and the monitoring and supervision should be strengthened.