GB15269-2025
Cigar
雪茄烟
GB 15269-2025 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Cigar. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Mar 1, 2026.
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 applies to cigars manufactured, distributed, or imported in China. It covers product classification, sensory technical requirements, packaging labeling, and storage/transport conditions. It is mandatory for all cigar manufacturers and importers targeting the Chinese market. The standard replaces the previous series GB/T 15269.1-2010 to GB 15269.4-2011.
Technical requirements
The standard classifies cigars into three types based on raw materials and processing: full-leaf卷 cigars, half-leaf卷 cigars, and machine-rolled cigars. It specifies that cigar filler must predominantly consist of cigar leaf tobacco, with specific proportions defined for different categories. For sensory technical requirements, the standard mandates criteria for cigar appearance, aroma, and flavor. Products must be free from mold, insect damage, and off-tastes, and must not self-extinguish during smoking. The wrapper must be intact, and the product must exhibit characteristic cigar aroma and flavor profiles. Regarding packaging and labeling, the standard requires the use of registered trademarks and standardized Chinese text. Packaging must clearly display product name, type, quantity, dimensions, and manufacturer details. Health warnings and barcodes must comply with relevant national regulations. The standard also outlines storage and transportation conditions to maintain product quality. Cigars must be kept in dry, clean, and odorless environments, with specific temperature and humidity controls for unpackaged products during sales.
Testing methods
Sensory technical requirements are evaluated through sensory smoking and visual inspection, as detailed in the standard's normative appendix. Testing involves preparing samples under specific temperature and humidity conditions for at least 48 hours. Visual checks assess wrapper integrity, mold, and ash coherence, while sensory evaluation uses the local circulation smoking method to judge aroma and flavor against standard samples. Packaging labels are verified visually with measuring tools.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 15269-2025?
GB 15269-2025 applies to all types of cigars, including full-leaf卷, half-leaf卷, and machine-rolled cigars manufactured or imported into China.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 15269?
Yes, GB 15269-2025 replaces the previous four-part series (GB/T 15269.1-2010 to GB 15269.4-2011). It updates product classification, sensory requirements, packaging labeling, and storage conditions, while removing previous sampling rules and certain packaging technical requirements.
What are the specific storage conditions required for cigars during sales?
During the sales period, unpackaged cigars must be stored in an environment with a temperature of (20±2)°C and a relative humidity of (65±5)%. The storage environment must be dry, clean, and free from odors and pests.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 15269-2025. 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 15269-2025 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- X87
- ICS
- 65.160
- Competent department
- State Tobacco Monopoly Administration
- Technical committee
- State Tobacco Monopoly Administration
Relationships
Replaces:GB/T 15269.1-2010, GB 15269.2-2011, GB 15269.3-2011, GB 15269.4-2011