GB28489-2022
Limits of hazardous substances for musical instruments
乐器有害物质限量
GB 28489-2022 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Limits of hazardous substances for musical instruments. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jan 1, 2024.
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 musical instruments, musical instrument accessories, and indoor musical instrument packaging. It categorizes products into Class A (direct oral contact) and Class B (non-oral but human-accessible contact). Manufacturers of these products must comply with these mandatory requirements to enter the Chinese market. It is not applicable to packaging materials that are not placed indoors.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies strict limits on various hazardous substances to ensure user safety. For products using plastic materials, it regulates the maximum allowable concentration of phthalates, including DEHP, DBP, and BBP. Compliance with these chemical limits is essential for product certification. Additionally, the standard introduces new requirements for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), specifically limiting Benzo[a]pyrene and total PAHs. It also sets thresholds for migratable elements such as lead, chromium, and cadmium in accessible parts, referencing test methods similar to GB 6675.4-2014. For materials like wood, textiles, and coatings, the standard restricts the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), benzene series, and formaldehyde. It also prohibits the use of aromatic amine dyes and sets limits for pentachlorophenol (PCP) and tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) in specific materials. Suppliers must ensure all raw materials meet these updated environmental thresholds. Furthermore, electronic components in electro-musical instruments must comply with RoHS-like requirements, restricting substances like lead, mercury, and cadmium, in accordance with GB/T 26572-2011. Natural radioactive nuclides in stone or ceramic materials are also regulated.
Testing methods
Testing involves various standardized methods to verify compliance. Phthalates are tested according to GB/T 22048, while PAHs follow GB/T 40968. Migratable elements are extracted simulating gastric acid contact and analyzed per GB 6675.4-2014. VOCs and formaldehyde are tested using a climate chamber method to simulate indoor release environments. Aromatic amines, TeCP, and PCP are tested using referenced textile and leather testing standards like GB/T 17592 and GB/T 22808.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 28489-2022?
It regulates musical instruments, accessories, and indoor packaging, divided into Class A (oral contact) and Class B (body contact).
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 28489?
Yes, the 2022 version adds limits for PAHs, aromatic amines, TeCP, and PCP, and updates testing methods for phthalates and VOCs. It is a mandatory upgrade from the previous recommended standard.
How does GB 28489-2022 handle electronic components in instruments?
Electronic parts must meet restricted substance limits similar to RoHS directives, restricting lead, mercury, cadmium, etc., as per GB/T 26572-2011.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 28489-2022. 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 28489-2022 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- Y58
- ICS
- 97.200.20
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
Relationships
Replaces:GB/T 28489-2012