China: MIIT publishes chart explaining RoHS standard GB 26572-2025; confirms transition end date for products made or imported before 1 August 2027
September 2025 - Electrical and Electronics
Published on Aug 01, 2025
The mandatory RoHS standard GB 26572-2025 was issued on 1 August 2025 to enhance the management of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products (EEPs) and provide a solid framework for stricter enforcement.
The accompanying chart highlights the key provisions of the standard, including the scope of covered product categories, examples from the first batch subject to substance restrictions, and requirements for document retention.
Restricted Substances & Limits: Lists 10 substances with their Chinese/English names, abbreviations, CAS numbers, and maximum concentration values by weight in homogeneous materials.
- Lead (Pb) ≤ 0.1%
Mercury (Hg) ≤ 0.1% - Cadmium (Cd) ≤ 0.01%
- Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI)) ≤ 0.1%
- Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) ≤ 0.1%
- Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) ≤ 0.1%
- Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) ≤ 0.1%
- Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) ≤ 0.1%
- Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) ≤ 0.1%
- Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) ≤ 0.1%>
On labelling, the guidance specifies that the EFUP (environmentally-friendly use period) mark should generally be placed directly on a visible area of the product. If this is not feasible due to size, shape, surface material, or functional limitations, the mark must instead appear in the “Product Description.” The information table is also typically provided in the “Product Description,” which may take various forms, such as printed manuals, electronic instructions, CDs/DVDs, packaging, built-in system software, or the company’s website.
The guidance further explains how to assess hazardous substance content in EEPs by following the GB/T 39560 standard series.
Suppliers placing EEPs on the Chinese market should note the “2+1” implementation plan set out in the guidance:
- GB 26572-2025 takes effect on 1 August 2027, following a two-year transition period from publication.
- For products manufactured or imported on or before 1 August 2027, compliance with GB 26572-2025 is required starting 1 August 2028, after a one-year grace period for clearing existing inventory.
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