GB29337-2012
General labeling for oral care and cleansing products
口腔清洁护理用品通用标签
GB 29337-2012 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for General labeling for oral care and cleansing products. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a labeling & classification focus and has an implementation date of May 1, 2014.
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 labeling of oral care and cleansing products sold within the People's Republic of China. It covers products such as toothpaste, oral care liquids, tooth powder, and oral gels. It is mandatory for all manufacturers and importers targeting the Chinese market. It does not apply to industrial or non-consumer oral care chemicals.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies the terminology, form, basic requirements, and labeling content for oral care products. Most clauses are mandatory, with only sections 6.8 and 6.9 being recommended. Labels must be truthful, clear, and use standard Chinese characters, with specific font size requirements for packaging exceeding 20cm². Key mandatory labeling elements include the product name reflecting its true attributes, the legally registered producer's name and address, and net content. For imported products, the country of origin and the Chinese agent/importer details must be clearly marked in Chinese. The standard requires a complete ingredient list introduced by the term "Ingredients:". Ingredients must be listed in descending order of addition amount, with those at or below 1% allowed to be listed in any order after the >1% ingredients. Ingredient names should align with the International Cosmetic Ingredient Chinese Nomenclature where possible. Additionally, the shelf life must be clearly indicated either as production date plus shelf life, or production batch number plus expiration date. Specific warning labels are required for certain products, such as fluoride-containing items which must state the fluoride content and include child usage warnings.
Testing methods
While this standard primarily focuses on labeling rather than physical testing, it includes a normative appendix (Appendix A) detailing the calculation method for the maximum surface area of packaging containers. This calculation is essential for determining the minimum font size requirements and applicable labeling exemptions for various packaging shapes (e.g., rectangular, cylindrical).
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 29337-2012?
GB 29337-2012 regulates the general labeling of oral care and cleansing products, including toothpaste, oral care liquids, tooth powder, and oral gels sold in China.
Are there any exemptions for small packaging under this standard?
Yes, for packaging with a maximum surface area of less than 10cm² and a net content of 15g or 15mL or less, only the product name, producer's name and address, net content, and production date/shelf life (or batch number/expiration date) are required.
How should ingredients be listed on the label according to GB 29337-2012?
Ingredients must be listed in descending order of addition. Components added at 1% or less can be listed in any order following the ingredients exceeding 1%. Names should preferably use the International Cosmetic Ingredient Chinese Nomenclature.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 29337-2012. 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 29337-2012 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and labeling procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- Y43
- ICS
- 71.100.40
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology