On June 30, 2025, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly announced the release of a new national mandatory standard, GB 31420-2025, which sets forth requirements for toxic, hazardous, and restricted substances in personal protective equipment (PPE). It replaces previous standards GB/T 31420—2015, GB/T 31419—2015, and GB/T 31009—2020, consolidating and expanding the scope of regulated substances across a wider range of protective gear.