GB18580-2025
Decorating and refurbishing materials for interior use—Limit on formaldehyde emission of wood-based panels and their products
室内装饰装修材料 人造板及其制品中甲醛释放限量
GB 18580-2025 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Decorating and refurbishing materials for interior use—Limit on formaldehyde emission of wood-based panels and their products. It appears in the Construction compliance cluster with a environmental protection focus and has an implementation date of Jun 1, 2026.
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Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to the production, inspection, and trade of various types of wood-based panels and their products used for interior decorating and refurbishing. It covers materials such as plywood, particleboard, blockboard, and engineered wood products including wooden flooring, wooden doors, and wall panels. It is specifically designed for materials intended for indoor use.
Technical requirements
This standard specifies the formaldehyde emission limits for wood-based panels and their products, categorizing them into two primary compliance tiers. Products must meet either the E0 or E1 emission limit criteria based on their specific classification as either a wood-based panel or a wood-based panel product. The standard also details the limit labeling requirements, ensuring that compliant products are properly marked according to their respective emission tiers. Manufacturers must ensure their products meet these tiered limits to be legally sold for interior applications in China. Additionally, the standard introduces requirements for production quality control, allowing manufacturers to use alternative testing methods provided they establish a correlation with the standard's primary testing method.
Testing methods
The primary testing method defined in this standard is the 1m³ climate chamber method. The testing procedure involves specific specimen preparation, including edge sealing with formaldehyde-free aluminum tape, and strict pretreatment conditions involving controlled temperature, humidity, and air exchange rates. Sampling begins after 48 hours, with specific intervals to determine the stable state of formaldehyde release. Compliance is determined by the average concentration of the final four measurements. Alternative methods for production quality control, such as the perforator, desiccator, gas analysis, and chamber methods, are also referenced in the informative annex.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 18580-2025?
The standard regulates various wood-based panels (such as plywood, particleboard, and blockboard) and their products (including veneered panels, wooden flooring, wooden doors, and wooden wall panels) used specifically for interior decorating and refurbishing.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 18580-2025?
The 2025 version introduces updated terms and definitions for wood-based panels and their products, revises the formaldehyde emission limits and labeling requirements, updates the 1m³ climate chamber testing method, and adds requirements for production quality control methods.
How does GB 18580-2025 differ from GB/T 17657-2022?
GB 18580-2025 is a mandatory national standard focusing specifically on the limit of formaldehyde emission for interior wood-based panels, whereas GB/T 17657-2022 is a recommended standard that provides the detailed physical and chemical testing methods referenced by GB 18580-2025.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 18580-2025. To ensure complete compliance for your wood-based 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 18580-2025 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Foundational
- CCS
- B70
- ICS
- 79.060.01
- Competent department
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Wood-Based Panels of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 18580-2017