GB26396-2026
Safety technical specification for cleaning products
洗涤用品安全技术规范
GB 26396-2026 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Safety technical specification for cleaning products. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of May 1, 2027.
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 the research and development, production, and sales of cleaning products. It is not applicable to cleaning products classified as cosmetics or disinfectants, food detergents, medical and industrial cleaning detergents, or dry-cleaning agents using organic solvents.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies general safety requirements, stating that under normal and foreseeable use conditions, products must not harm human health, flora, fauna, or the environment. It outlines strict raw material requirements, prohibiting the use of substances listed in the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants (POPs). It sets specific criteria for surfactants, requiring them to be biodegradable to acceptable levels. The standard also details restrictions on harmful substances and provides a comprehensive list of prohibited and restricted substances in Annex A, including alkylphenols, halogenated hydrocarbons, and *polymeric microplastics*. For final products, manufacturers must provide safety data or assessment reports regarding skin and eye irritation or corrosion before market launch. Additionally, for phosphate-free cleaning products used in regions with phosphate restrictions, the total phosphorus pentoxide content must meet specified limits. Manufacturers must ensure comprehensive risk control measures and proper labeling for specific additives like enzymes and preservatives.
Testing methods
The standard outlines testing methods for primary and ultimate biodegradability of surfactants, referencing various GB/T standards. It also details toxicological testing methods for skin irritation/corrosion, skin sensitization, and eye irritation/corrosion, allowing for alternative animal testing methods recognized by OECD or EU authorities. Furthermore, it specifies methods for determining total phosphorus pentoxide content.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 26396-2026?
It regulates general cleaning products including laundry detergents and surface cleaners, but excludes cosmetics, disinfectants, and industrial/medical cleaners.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 26396?
Yes, it transitions from a recommended standard (GB/T 26396-2011) to a mandatory standard, adding new requirements for phosphates, risk control, and a list of prohibited substances.
Does the standard allow international testing methods?
Yes, for toxicological testing, it permits the use of alternative animal testing methods published by international authorities like OECD and EU, as listed in Annex C.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- Y43
- ICS
- 71.100.40
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Surfactants and Detergents of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB/T 26396-2011