GB7300.804-2025
Feed additives—Part 8：Preservatives，mildew and acidity regulators—Benzoic acid
饲料添加剂 第8部分：防腐剂、防霉剂和酸度调节剂 苯甲酸
GB 7300.804-2025 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Feed additives—Part 8：Preservatives，mildew and acidity regulators—Benzoic acid. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jul 1, 2026.
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 specifically to feed additive benzoic acid used as a preservative, mildew preventive, and acidity regulator in animal nutrition. It covers products directly manufactured through the catalytic oxidation of petroleum toluene, as well as those refined from industrial-grade benzoic acid. Manufacturers and importers of feed-grade chemical additives must ensure their benzoic acid products comply with these specific national regulations before entering the Chinese market.
Technical requirements
The standard defines the chemical properties, requiring the product to appear as white lustrous scales, needle-like crystals, or crystalline powder. Identification protocols mandate specific chemical reactions and infrared spectrometry matching with standard reference spectra. Compliance with the physicochemical parameters is strictly evaluated on a dry basis. It sets strict physicochemical limits covering purity, melting point range, and moisture content. Additionally, it regulates specific impurities including easily oxidizable substances, chlorides, sulfated ash, and critical contaminants like phthalic acid and biphenyl compounds. Heavy metal contamination, specifically lead (Pb), is also strictly limited under the hygiene indicators. Beyond product parameters, the standard outlines comprehensive inspection rules, including batch qualifications, factory exit testing, and periodic type testing. It also mandates compliance with GB 10648 for labeling, alongside specific requirements for packaging, transportation, and storage to guarantee product stability.
Testing methods
The standard employs a combination of classical titration and modern instrumental analysis. Acid-base titration is utilized for the quantitative determination of benzoic acid content, while melting point is verified according to GB/T 617. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) equipped with UV detection is mandated for the precise quantification of trace contaminants like phthalic acid and biphenyl substances. Visual colorimetric and turbidimetric methods are used to screen for heavy metals, easily carbonizable substances, and chlorides.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 7300.804-2025?
This standard regulates benzoic acid used as a feed additive (preservative, mildew preventive, and acidity regulator). It applies specifically to products directly manufactured via catalytic oxidation of petroleum toluene or refined from industrial-grade benzoic acid. It does not apply to benzoic acid intended for food or pharmaceutical uses.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 7300.804?
As a new standard set for implementation on July 1, 2026, it establishes updated and comprehensive regulatory frameworks for feed-grade benzoic acid. It introduces strict hygiene and contaminant controls, including specific maximum limits for heavy metals (Pb), phthalic acid, and biphenyl compounds, ensuring higher safety standards for animal feed.
How does GB 7300.804-2025 differ from international standards for benzoic acid?
While the core chemical identification and assay methods (like acid-base titration and melting point determination) align with general international practices, GB 7300.804-2025 incorporates specific Chinese compliance protocols. It references GB/T 601 and the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2020) for reagent preparation and colorimetric analysis, and mandates Chinese-specific labeling under GB 10648.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 7300.804-2025. To ensure complete compliance for your feed additive 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 7300.804-2025 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- B46
- ICS
- 65.120
- Competent department
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Feed Industry of Standardization Administration of China