GB20400-2006
Leather and fur―Limit of harmful matter
皮革和毛皮 有害物质限量
GB 20400-2006 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Leather and fur―Limit of harmful matter. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Dec 1, 2007.
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
GB 20400-2006 applies to daily-use leather and fur products. It categorizes products into Class A (infants), Class B (direct skin contact), and Class C (non-direct skin contact). This standard is mandatory for all daily-use leather and fur products entering the Chinese market. It does not apply to products intended for industrial use or special industries.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies mandatory limits for harmful substances in leather and fur. Key parameters include limits on decomposable harmful aromatic amines and free formaldehyde. The limits for free formaldehyde vary depending on the product category (Class A, Class B, or Class C). Manufacturers must ensure their products meet these specific category limits to avoid non-compliance. The standard also references a normative appendix listing 23 specific banned aromatic amines.
Testing methods
Testing for banned azo colourants must be conducted according to GB/T 19942. For the determination of free formaldehyde content, the procedures outlined in GB/T 19941 apply. In case of disputes or arbitration, chromatography is the definitive testing method.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 20400-2006?
It regulates daily-use leather and fur products, including garments, gloves, and bedding, classified by skin contact levels.
Are the requirements in GB 20400-2006 mandatory?
Yes, Chapters 5 and 7 regarding harmful substance limits and inspection rules are mandatory.
How does GB 20400-2006 classify products?
Products are classified into Class A (infants), Class B (direct skin contact), and Class C (non-direct skin contact) based on their final use.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 20400-2006. 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 20400-2006 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- Y46
- ICS
- 59.140.30
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
Relationships
Replaced by:GB 20400-2026 (Upcoming)