GB1523-2013
Sheep wool
绵羊毛
GB 1523-2013 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Sheep wool. It appears in the Consumer compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of May 6, 2014.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard is applicable to the production, trade, processing, quality supervision, and import/export inspection of sheep wool (including superfine wool, fine wool, medium fine wool, improved wool, and native wool). It is mandatory for all manufacturers and traders dealing with sheep wool in China. It does not apply to other animal fibers or man-made fibers.
Technical requirements
The standard classifies homogeneous wool into different models and specifications based on mean fibre diameter ranges, staple length, and allowable percentages of coarse wool, kemp hair, and faulty wool. It specifies strict limits on vegetable matter content and requires separate packaging for colored wool, skirting wool, and head/leg/tail wool. Manufacturers must ensure that the net wool content and yield are accurately calculated and labeled. The standard also defines criteria for identifying tender wool based on staple strength thresholds.
Testing methods
Testing methods include projection microscopy (GB/T 10685), airflow instruments, and optical fiber diameter analyzers (GB/T 21030) for measuring fibre diameter. Staple length is tested according to GB/T 6976, while staple strength follows GB/T 27629. The standard also details procedures for washing, drying, and calculating wool base, vegetable matter base, and clean wool content using specific chemical extraction and ashing methods.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 1523-2013?
GB 1523-2013 regulates sheep wool, including superfine, fine, medium fine, improved, and native wool categories used in production, trade, and processing.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 1523?
Yes, this version replaces GB 1523-1993. Key updates include revised terminology, the addition of requirements for faulty wool and vegetable matter content, and new calculation methods for wool base and vegetable matter base.
How does GB 1523-2013 handle fibre diameter testing?
The standard allows multiple methods for testing mean fibre diameter, including projection microscopy, airflow instruments, and laser scanning analyzers, referencing both national standards (GB/T 10685) and international methods (IWTO-12).
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 1523-2013. To ensure complete compliance for your products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 1523-2013 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- W21
- ICS
- 59.060.10
- Competent department
- Standardization Administration of China
- Technical committee
- Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 1523-1993