GB8771-2007
Maximum limits for soluble elements content of pencil coating
铅笔涂层中可溶性元素最大限量
GB 8771-2007 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Maximum limits for soluble elements content of pencil coating. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jan 1, 2008.
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 various coated graphite pencils and colored pencils. It specifically regulates the maximum limits of soluble elements within the coatings of these writing instruments. It is mandatory for all manufacturers producing pencils for the Chinese market to ensure child safety regarding heavy metal exposure.
Technical requirements
GB 8771-2007 establishes the maximum concentration limits for eight soluble elements in pencil coatings: antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, and selenium. Instead of measuring total heavy metal content, the standard focuses on the bioavailability of these elements, simulating the amount that could be extracted by gastric acid if ingested by children. To account for analytical variances, the standard introduces an analytical correction factor for each element. The corrected analytical result must be equal to or lower than the specified maximum limits to be deemed compliant. Furthermore, manufacturers must provide a quality certificate for every batch of factory products, ensuring full adherence to the regulatory limits.
Testing methods
The testing procedures heavily rely on the methodologies established in GB 6675 (National Toy Safety Technical Specification). The process involves physically scraping the coating material from the pencil's base material, ensuring a minimum sample size of 10mg. The sample is then prepared and extracted using a solution that simulates human gastric juice. Finally, quantitative determination of the soluble elements is conducted using appropriate analytical methods selected based on the required detection limits.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 8771-2007?
This standard applies to all types of coated graphite pencils and colored pencils, specifically regulating the soluble elements in their coatings.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 8771?
The 2007 version replaces the previous GB 8771-1988. It expands the regulated substances from only lead to a total of eight soluble elements (Sb, As, Ba, Cd, Cr, Pb, Hg, Se) and updates the corresponding testing methodologies.
How does GB 8771-2007 differ from ISO standards?
GB 8771-2007 aligns closely with international guidelines, specifically referencing ISO 8124-3:1997 regarding the migration of certain elements. It also adopts the testing procedures and definitions established in the Chinese national toy safety standard, GB 6675.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Health and hygiene
- CCS
- C56
- ICS
- 13.100
- Competent department
- National Disease Control and Prevention Administration
- Technical committee
- National Disease Control and Prevention Administration
Relationships
Replaces:GB 8771-1988