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On August 1, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and Standardization Administration of China officially approved and released China's first mandatory national RoHS Standard GB 26572-2025, titled "Requirements for Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products". This pivotal standard is slated for implementation on August 1, 2027, replacing the existing standard GB/T 26572-2011.
This new mandate addresses a long-standing challenge in China's RoHS enforcement. Previously, compliance under China RoHS 2 was largely guided by recommended standards, specifically GB/T 26572-2011 for concentration limits and SJ/T 11364-2024 for labeling.
GB 26572-2025 consolidates these provisions into a single, mandatory enforcement document, thereby clarifying compliance obligations and integrating updated technical specifications to reflect evolving industry practices.
The official text is set to be published on the National public service platform for standards information in 20 working days.
Key Updates in GB 26572-2025
Based on the draft published by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in April, key aspects of the updated GB 26572-2025 standard include:
Expanded Substance Restrictions: The list of controlled hazardous substances is expanded from six to ten by adding Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), and Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), aligning with the EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU).
Tiered Compliance Approach: A phased implementation strategy for RoHS compliance is introduced, categorizing products based on their inclusion in the Catalogue for compliance management. Products listed in this Catalogue must adhere to both the 10-substance restriction limits and labeling requirements, while unlisted products are only subject to labeling rules.
Mandatory Labeling: The previously recommended labeling guidelines from SJ/T 11364-2024 are now enshrined as mandatory provisions under GB 26572-2025.
Prescribed Testing Methods: The GB/T 39560 series is designated as the official testing standard for determining hazardous substance content in electrical and electronic products.
Transitional Period
The RoHS standard provides a two-year transitional period for companies to achieve full compliance. Upon its effective implementation date, products manufactured or imported prior to the effective date will benefit from an extended grace period of one year for orderly phase-out of non-compliant inventory and mitigate compliance cost.
Compliance Tips
While the mandatory national China RoHS standard is set to be implemented in two years, a crucial notice was issued on January 14, 2024, by the Electrical and Electronic Product Pollution Control Standard Working Group. This notice clarifies the coordinated implementation of SJ/T11364-2024 and the No. 1 Amendment to GB/T 26572-2011. According to this notification, enterprises are advised to prepare thoroughly, with a synchronized implementation of these two standards required by January 1, 2026, at the latest.
It is recommended that companies promptly conduct a comprehensive inventory of hazardous substances in accordance with these new standards, complete the transition of labeling, and lay a solid foundation for the future implementation of the mandatory national standard.
