GB29382-2012
Mesotrione technical material
硝磺草酮原药
GB 29382-2012 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Mesotrione technical material. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jul 1, 2013.
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 Mesotrione technical material composed of mesotrione and its production-related impurities. It is mandatory for manufacturers producing and distributing this herbicide technical material in China. It does not apply to formulated pesticide products but strictly regulates the *active ingredient technical material*.
Technical requirements
Chapter 3 and Chapter 5 of this standard are mandatory. The standard specifies the physical appearance requirements, requiring the product to be a light brown to yellow-brown solid powder or brown moist solid without visible foreign matter. It establishes critical technical parameters for the active ingredient content, specifically setting minimum limits for the mass fraction of mesotrione calculated on a dry basis. The standard also regulates impurity control, including strict limits for the related impurity nitroxanthone, as well as limits for drying loss and acetone-insoluble substances. Additionally, it mandates specific pH range requirements and outlines comprehensive guidelines for marking, labeling, packaging, storage, and transportation. Compliance with these parameters is essential for market access.
Testing methods
Identification tests utilize Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) to verify the active ingredient. The quantitative determination of mesotrione content is performed using Reversed-Phase HPLC with a UV detector. Impurity testing for nitroxanthone is conducted using Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Other routine tests include vacuum drying for drying loss, pH value determination according to *GB/T 1601*, and acetone-insoluble matter testing per *GB/T 19138*.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 29382-2012?
GB 29382-2012 regulates Mesotrione technical material, which is the active ingredient used in herbicide formulations, rather than the final consumer pesticide products.
Are the requirements in GB 29382-2012 mandatory?
Yes, Chapter 3 (Requirements) and Chapter 5 (Marking, Packaging, Storage) are mandatory for all relevant manufacturers in China.
What is the acceptance period for Mesotrione technical material under this standard?
The standard specifies an acceptance period of 1 month from the date of delivery, during which all quality indicators must meet the specified requirements.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 29382-2012. 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 29382-2012 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- G25
- ICS
- 65.100.20
- Competent department
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs