GB4839-2009
Chinese common name for pesticides
农药中文通用名称
GB 4839-2009 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Chinese common name for pesticides. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Nov 1, 2009.
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
GB 4839-2009 establishes the standardized Chinese common names for commonly used domestic and international pesticides. This standard applies to pesticide management, scientific research, production, trade, application, and publishing within China. Any use of pesticide names in these fields must adhere to the standardized nomenclature defined in this document. It covers a wide range of chemical and biological agents, including insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators. This standard replaces the previous GB 4839-1998.
Technical requirements
The core of GB 4839-2009 is Chapter 3, which is designated as mandatory. This chapter provides a comprehensive directory of pesticide nomenclature, mapping the official Chinese common names to their corresponding English names, chemical names, and CAS registry numbers. The standard systematically categorizes these compounds to ensure unambiguous identification across regulatory and commercial platforms. Manufacturers and distributors must use these exact standardized names for any regulatory submissions, labeling, and advertising within China. The directory is organized alphabetically by the Chinese pinyin of the common names, alongside separate sections for names starting with numbers and letters. It encompasses a vast array of active ingredients, from traditional chemical synthetics to biological agents like Bacillus thuringiensis. By establishing a unified nomenclature, the standard prevents misidentification and ensures regulatory consistency. Compliance with these naming conventions is a strict requirement for market access.
Testing methods
As a nomenclature standard, GB 4839-2009 does not prescribe specific physical or chemical testing methods. Instead, the primary "evaluation" involves the verification of chemical identity. The standard provides the definitive chemical names and CAS registry numbers for each approved common name, which laboratories and regulatory bodies use to verify the active ingredient in pesticide formulations. It also includes structural formulas for precise chemical identification and cross-referencing.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 4839-2009?
GB 4839-2009 regulates the standardized Chinese common names for pesticides. It applies to chemical pesticides, biological pesticides, and plant growth regulators used in agriculture, forestry, and public health.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 4839?
The 2009 version replaced GB 4839-1998. Key updates include changing the standard name to "Chinese common name for pesticides," adding a significant number of new pesticide compounds to the registry, reordering the list, and introducing an informative English index in the appendix.
How does GB 4839-2009 differ from ISO standards?
The standard aligns the English names primarily with ISO (International Organization for Standardization) nomenclature. However, it also accommodates names accepted by various national bodies like the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the British Standards Institution (BSI), ensuring broad international consistency.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 4839-2009. To ensure complete compliance for your pesticide products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional English translation of the full standard is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 4839-2009 today to access the complete nomenclature database, detailed chemical structures, and the full English index.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Foundational
- CCS
- G23
- ICS
- 65.100
- Competent department
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs