GB26386-2025
General safty specification for incense products
燃香类产品安全通用技术条件
GB 26386-2025 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for General safty specification for incense products. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of May 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 solid incense products used in public places for religious, ceremonial, and sacrificial purposes, as well as those used for leisure and wellness to improve indoor and outdoor environments. It is mandatory for all manufacturers and importers of incense products entering the Chinese market. The standard does not apply to liquid or gaseous incense formats.
Technical requirements
This standard specifies the general safety requirements for incense products, focusing on raw materials, dimensions, and combustion safety. Manufacturers must ensure that raw materials do not contain magnesium or similar flammable and explosive substances. For incense used in public places, the standard sets strict dimensional limits on the combustible part of the incense body. Additionally, the standard mandates that once the flame is extinguished, the product must not reignite or produce visible flames. The standard also outlines harmful substance limits, including maximum limits for migratable elements such as lead, cadmium, and mercury, as well as emission limits for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like formaldehyde and benzene after burning. Packaging, labeling, and storage requirements are also specified to ensure product integrity and consumer safety.
Testing methods
Testing methods include visual inspection for sparks during ignition to verify raw material safety, and dimensional measurements using steel rulers and vernier calipers. Combustion safety is evaluated by observing whether the incense reignites after the flame is extinguished. The testing for harmful substance limits is conducted in accordance with the methods specified in GB/T 26393.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 26386-2025?
GB 26386-2025 regulates solid incense products used for religious, ceremonial, sacrificial, and wellness purposes in both public and private spaces.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 26386?
Yes, the 2025 version replaces the 2011 edition. Key updates include revised limits for migratable elements, updated testing methods for harmful substances, and the removal of smoke dust and product performance requirements.
Does GB 26386-2025 specify size limits for incense?
Yes, for incense used in public places, the combustible part must not exceed 500mm in length and 10mm in diameter.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- Y40
- ICS
- 13.120
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Daily-Use Articles of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 26386-2011