Interpretation of Safety and Technical Standards for Cleaning Products (Draft for Comments)

On June 16, 2023, the Science and Technology Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of People’s Republic of China sought opinions on 12 mandatory national standards (draft for comments), including the Safety and Technical Standards for Cleaning Products (Draft for Comments). Comments are welcomed before August 16, 2023.

The Safety and Technical Standards for Cleaning Products is to replace the GB/T 26396-2011 "Safety and Technical Standards for Cleaning Products", and the nature of the document will be changed from recommended to mandatory. The recommended transitional period is 12 months.

Major contents of the standard cover:

• terms and definitions,
• raw material requirements,
• product requirements,
• test methods, and
• labeling requirements.

It is applicable to cleaning products (except cosmetics, disinfection products and food detergents) produced and sold (including imports) within the territory of China, but not applicable to cleaning products for aerospace, nuclear industry, military industry and semiconductor (including integrated circuit) manufacturing.

At present, China has set similar requirements to EC No.648/2004 in multiple product standards for the use of surfactants in cleaning products. However, these standards are recommendatory and therefore fall short of internationally recognized regulatory requirements. However, the revision this time was made by reference to relevant EU directives, and supported by the current international and domestic test standards for degradability. It has a clear access requirement the biodegradability of surfactants - the primary biodegradability of surfactants should be no less than 90% or the ultimate aerobic organism biodegradability of surfactants should be no less than 60%.

This standard proposes safety requirements for detergent raw materials and end products based on GB/T 41828-2022 "Guidelines for Human Health Risk Assessment of Ingredients of Washing Products". The testing methods to verify the human safety of raw materials or products are consistent with those internationally recognized. By reference to EU Directive EC No.648-2004 or Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)", the revision also sets prohibited and restricted substances in Annex A cleaning products and their usage methods

CIRS Group cordially invites you to attend the online meeting on the introduction of the "Safety and Technical Standards for Cleaning Products (Draft for Comments)” from July 18th to July 19th. This meeting is free of charge and will introduce the background, the main content and the changes of the new standard to cleaning products enterprises.

CIRS is to host a free webinar on July 18-19, to help you better understand the requirements on the Safety and Technical Standards for Cleaning Products (Draft for Comments).

Main Contents

• Background of the standard;
• Major contents; and 
• Main changes comparing to the GB/T 26396-2011 "Safety and Technical Standards for Cleaning Products"

Agenda

Speakers

Amy Wang, Regulatory Technical Advisor for Disinfection Products, Personal and Home Care Division of CIRS Group China

Ms Amy Wang works in CIRS Group China for more than 4 years and is responsible for registration and filing work of both domestic and imported disinfection products. Due to her proficiency in the regulatory and policy requirements of various disinfection and antibacterial products in China, she has handed hundreds of domestic and imported disinfection products to get approval in China smoothly. She graduated from China Jiliang University with Master Degree in Materials Science and Engineering.

Wenbo Zhang , Regulatory Consultant of Cosmetics, Personal and Home Care Division of CIRS Group China

Ms Wenbo Zhang works in CIRS Group China for more than 3 years and is responsible for regulatory consulting and project management of cosmetics registration and filing for domestic and overseas cosmetics enterprises. Moreover she is in charge of cosmetics regulatory consulting in Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, Europe, America, Australia, etc. She graduated from Doshisha University and majored in Japanese.

Danica Zheng, Regulatory Consultant of Cosmetics, Personal and Home Care Division of CIRS Group China

Ms Danica Zheng works in CIRS Group China for more than 3 years and is responsible for regulatory consulting and project management of cosmetics registration and filing in China for international cosmetic enterprises. She provided product filing services for international famous brands such as Blistex, THOM BROWNE, Stenders, Fragonard, etc., and has successfully helped more than 100 European cosmetics enter the Chinese market.

Registration

Note: You will receive a link one week and one day before the webinar starts. By clicking that link, you shall be able to join our webinar automatically. Please note that space is strictly limited to a maximum of 100 attendees.

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Contact us

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