GB5606.3-2005
Cigarettes--Technical Requirements for Packing,Making,Storage and Transport
卷烟 第3部分:包装、卷制技术要求及贮运
GB 5606.3-2005 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Cigarettes--Technical Requirements for Packing,Making,Storage and Transport. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jan 1, 2006.
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 manufacturing, packaging, storage, and transportation of cigarettes within China. It covers both filter-tipped and non-filter cigarette products. It is essential for tobacco manufacturers and exporters to ensure product compliance before entering the Chinese market. The standard specifically focuses on physical making, packing integrity, and logistical handling, excluding chemical or sensory evaluations which are covered in other parts of the GB 5606 series.
Technical requirements
The standard classifies quality defects into three categories: Class A (severe), Class B (moderate), and Class C (minor). For packaging, it specifies strict requirements for carton, carton-strip, and small box integrity, ensuring no mispacking, missing cigarettes, or insect damage occurs. Manufacturers must ensure that severe defects like missing cigarettes or insect presence are strictly eliminated. For the making process, the standard regulates physical parameters including draw resistance, circumference, hardness, mass, length, and moisture content. It also defines limits for end tobacco loss and total ventilation rate. Compliance with the specified tolerance ranges for these physical indicators is mandatory. Additionally, appearance requirements dictate that cigarettes must not have issues like seam openings (爆口), air leaks, or excessive wrinkles. The standard also outlines specific requirements for storage and transport. Cigarettes must be kept in clean, odor-free environments, separated from toxic or flammable chemicals, and protected from moisture and physical damage during transit.
Testing methods
Testing procedures involve sampling according to GB/T 5606.1 and conditioning samples in standard atmospheric environments as defined by GB/T 16447. Key evaluations include measuring draw resistance, ventilation rates, and physical dimensions using specific testing methodologies. Manufacturers must conduct these tests using standardized equipment to verify defect classifications and calculate quality scores. Visual inspections are also required to identify structural defects like loose ends and seam openings.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 5606.3-2005?
The standard applies to both filter-tipped and non-filter cigarettes, covering technical requirements for packing, making, storage, and transport.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 5606.3?
The 2005 version introduced new technical indicators like end tobacco loss and total ventilation rate. It also reclassified quality defects into A, B, and C categories, adjusted tolerance ranges, and added specific requirements for storage and transport.
Does GB 5606.3-2005 reference any ISO standards?
Yes, the standard references several international standards, such as ISO 3402:1999 for atmospheric conditioning and ISO 9512:2002 for ventilation measurement, aligning its testing methodologies with global practices.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 5606.3-2005. 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 5606.3-2005 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- X87
- ICS
- 65.160
- Competent department
- State Tobacco Monopoly Administration
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Tobacco of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 5606.3-1996