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Updates:
On June 26, 2023, China notified WTO of the draft revisions to GB 6944 Classification and code of dangerous goods and GB 12268 List of dangerous goods. Comments are welcome within 60 days from notification.
According to the WTO notifications (G/TBT/N/CHN/1731 and G/TBT/N/CHN/1732), these two drafts are expected to take effect 12 months after publication. Public consultations have been opened for them in China from March 1 to May 8 of 2023. For more details, see the previous article below.
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China’s National Public Service Platform for Standards Information issued a notice on March 1, 2023, seeking public comments on draft revisions to two national mandatory standards, including:
GB 6944 Classification and code of dangerous goods
GB 6944 applies to the basic classification, sub-division, and numbering rules for dangerous goods transportation, regardless of the mode of transportation (water, land, rail, or air) in China.
GB 12268 List of dangerous goods
GB 12268 lists the most common dangerous goods during the process of transport, storage, sale, distribution and other related activities, which is intended to cover, as far as practicable, all dangerous substances and articles of commercial importance.
These two standards were first released in 2005 and revised in 2012. They help standardize the system for dangerous goods transportation, storage, distribution, and other related activities in China. To be in line with the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Model Regulations (Rev. 22), the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (Rev. 7), and other relevant regulations and technical standards in China, the authority drafted the revisions to solicit public feedback. The period for comments will end on May 8, 2023. Once adopted, the revised standards are expected to take effect 12 months after publication and replace their 2012 versions.
Proposed updates
Add table of Packaging Group III viscosity and flash point requirements* for the classification of viscous flammable liquids with a flash point below 23°C. *The table is consistent with that in the JT/T 617-2018 Regulations Concerning Road Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
Add definitions for ‘pyrotechnic substances’, ‘desensitization’, ‘gas adsorption’, ‘asphyxiant gases’, ‘oxidizing gases’, etc.
Add principles for shipping samples, categorization of reactive substances, hazard classification for lithium battery packs (if meet the criteria, they may be designated as UN3090, 3091, 3408, or 3481), etc.
Add rules for the assignation of code and name of dangerous goods.
#English Translations
GB 6944-202X Classification and code of dangerous goods (Draft)"GB 6944 Classification and code of dangerous goods" is a national mandatory standard in regard to dangerous goods within the country. It was first formulated in 1986 and implemented on July 1, 1987. It was revised twice in 2005 and 2012. To be in line with the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Model Regulations (Rev. 22), the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (Rev. 7), and other relevant regulations and technical standards in China, the authority drafted the revisions to GB 6944 and GB 12268 to solicit public feedback. The period for comments ended on May 8, 2023. Once adopted, the revised standards are expected to take effect 12 months after publication and replace their 2012 versions.GB 6944 applies to the transportation, storage, distribution and related activities of dangerous goods. The main technical content includes:The classification of dangerous goods.The basis for the determination of the classes, divisions, and packing groups.The precedence of hazards of dangerous goods.The principles for the coding of dangerous goods.This standard, together with GB 12268 List of Dangerous Goods, constitutes the backbone of the domestic standard system for dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals. They have derived a series of laws, regulations and related standards for the transportation management of dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals in China.Update the classification and code of certain dangerous goods to be in line with the updates in GB 6944.
Add 59 items to Table 2 - List of dangerous goods, i.e., UN0510 ~ UN0513, UN3496 ~ UN3550.
Add rules for limited quantities and expected quantities, as well as packing requirements.
#English Translations
GB 12268-20XX List of Dangerous Goods (Draft)"GB 12268 List of Dangerous Goods" is a national mandatory standard regarding dangerous goods within China. It was first issued on 25 July 2005 and implemented on 1 November 2005. It has been revised in 2012. To be in line with the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Model Regulations (Rev. 22), the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (Rev. 7), and other relevant regulations and technical standards in China, the authority drafted the revisions to GB 6944 and GB 12268 to solicit public feedback. The period for comments ended on May 8, 2023. Once adopted, the revised standards are expected to take effect 12 months after publication and replace their 2012 versions.GB 12268 applies to the transport, storage, distribution and related activities of dangerous goods. It lists the most common dangerous goods during the process of transport, storage, sale, distribution and other related activities, which is intended to cover, as far as practicable, all dangerous substances and articles of commercial importance.
