GB21551.1-2008
General requirement of antibacterial and cleaning function for household and similar electrical appliances
家用和类似用途电器的抗菌、除菌、净化功能通则
GB 21551.1-2008 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for General requirement of antibacterial and cleaning function for household and similar electrical appliances. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a electrical safety focus and has an implementation date of Mar 1, 2009.
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 household and similar electrical appliances equipped with antibacterial, sterilizing, or purifying functions. It specifically regulates components that come into direct contact with the human body, food, or pharmaceuticals. This standard is mandatory for all manufacturers of such appliances entering the Chinese market.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines three main categories of requirements. First, regarding electrical safety, appliances must comply with base safety standards like GB 4706.1, ensuring the additional antibacterial functions do not introduce new hazards to users or the environment. Second, the hygiene safety requirements mandate that components must not become sources of contamination or secondary pollution. Parts in direct contact with humans or food must pass the strict hygiene safety evaluation specified in Annex A. Third, the standard sets requirements for functional performance and labeling, requiring clear declaration of antibacterial rates, performance decay over lifespan, and maintenance instructions in accordance with GB 5296.2.
Testing methods
The evaluation involves immersion tests to determine the release limits of harmful substances, including heavy metals and specific monomers. It also mandates toxicological tests such as acute oral toxicity and Ames tests to ensure material safety. Furthermore, an inhibition zone test using bacterial strains like Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli is conducted to evaluate the safety of antimicrobial material dissolution.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 21551.1-2008?
It applies to all household and similar electrical appliances that claim to have antibacterial, sterilizing, or purifying functions, particularly focusing on parts that contact food or the human body.
Is GB 21551.1-2008 a mandatory standard?
Yes, all technical content within this standard is mandatory. Manufacturers must comply with its safety, hygiene, and labeling requirements to sell these appliances in China.
What are the specific material safety requirements in Annex A?
Annex A requires that materials do not contain highly toxic, carcinogenic, or mutagenic substances. It sets strict release limits for heavy metals and monomers, and requires passing various toxicological tests.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Health and hygiene
- CCS
- Y60
- ICS
- 03.080.01
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology