GB21027-2020
Request in common use of security for student's articles
学生用品的安全通用要求
GB 21027-2020 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Request in common use of security for student's articles. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Feb 1, 2022.
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 learning supplies used by students aged 14 and under, encompassing a wide variety of products such as watercolor paints, crayons, modeling clay, erasers, correction fluids, adhesives (liquid glue, solid glue), pens, pencils, leads, drawing instruments, school bags, and manual pencil sharpeners. It is strictly applicable to student-use articles and excludes stationery products designed for professionals or students over 14 years old. Manufacturers exporting educational supplies to the Chinese market must verify their product categories against this scope.
Technical requirements
GB 21027-2020 establishes mandatory safety requirements across several chemical and physical parameters to ensure the safety of student articles. Compliance with these limits is essential for legal market access in China. First, the standard regulates the migration of heavy metals (such as lead, arsenic, and cadmium) from accessible printed or coated parts, modeling clay, and ink components. It also strictly limits the presence of harmful organic compounds in adhesives and correction products, including benzene, chlorinated hydrocarbons, and total volatile organic compounds (TVOC). Additionally, the standard introduces limits for specific chemical hazards in newly added product categories. This includes restrictions on phthalate plasticizers (DEHP, DBP, BBP) in accessible plastic parts, acrylamide in liquid adhesives, and formaldehyde in modeling clay and textile materials used for school bags and pen pouches. The use of decomposable harmful aromatic amines in fabrics is also strictly prohibited. Regarding physical safety, the standard sets critical requirements for pen cap safety to prevent asphyxiation hazards, mandating either a minimum dimensional requirement or sufficient air flow. It also dictates that the brightness (whiteness) of school workbooks must not exceed a specified maximum to protect vision, and outlines strict parameters for sharp edges and points on functional items like scissors and compasses.
Testing methods
The standard outlines specific testing methodologies to verify compliance with the technical requirements. Chemical migration of elements is evaluated according to GB 6675.4-2014, while phthalate content testing follows GB/T 22048. The detection of harmful aromatic amines in textiles utilizes GB/T 17592 and GB/T 23344. For organic solvents in adhesives and correction products, the standard details gas chromatography methods to accurately measure benzene, toluene, xylene, and TVOC content. Physical safety tests include a ring gauge test to measure pen cap dimensions and a specialized air flow test (detailed in the appendices) to assess ventilation. Sharp edge and sharp point testing is conducted in accordance with GB 6675.2-2014.
FAQs
What specific products are regulated under GB 21027-2020?
The standard regulates a wide range of products including watercolor paints, crayons, modeling clay, erasers, correction fluids/tapes, liquid and solid glues, various pens (ballpoint, marker, fountain), pencils, leads, drawing instruments, school bags, and manual pencil sharpeners designed for students.
Are there any significant updates from the previous GB 21027-2007 version?
The 2020 version introduces several important updates, including the addition of acrylamide limits in liquid adhesives, phthalate plasticizer limits in accessible plastic parts, formaldehyde limits in modeling clay, and stricter safety requirements for pen caps to prevent choking hazards.
How does GB 21027-2020 differ from international toy safety standards?
While it shares similar safety principles with international toy standards like EN 71-10 and EN 71-11 (which are actually referenced for acrylamide testing), GB 21027-2020 is a mandatory Chinese national standard specifically tailored to the chemical and physical safety of student articles. Importers must ensure compliance specifically with this GB standard for market access in China.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 21027-2020. 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 21027-2020 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- Y50
- ICS
- 97.180
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
Relationships
Replaces:GB 21027-2007