健康家电标准体系逐步完善

Core Viewpoint - The health appliance industry is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from mere functionality to health empowerment, with consumers increasingly prioritizing health features in their purchasing decisions [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Trends - The home appliance industry is entering the fourth phase of national subsidies, moving from a low point to stable growth, with the market for cleaning appliances reaching 6.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 34.5% from January to February [2]. - Key trends in appliance innovation include health-oriented living, comfort, green low-carbon solutions, aesthetic space design, and smart living [2]. - The market share of air purifiers with a CADR value of 500 m³/h for formaldehyde removal, range hoods with a capacity of 25 m³/min, and fresh air conditioners has increased [2]. Group 2: Standards and Certifications - The new national standard GB44498-2024 for health appliances will be released on August 23, 2024, marking a strong regulatory phase for the health appliance industry [1]. - The GB/T21551.1-6 series of standards, which detail specific requirements for various appliances regarding disinfection, virus removal, allergen elimination, and antibacterial functions, will be officially published by December 31, 2024 [1]. - A comprehensive health certification system has been established by the China Household Electrical Appliances Research Institute (CHEARI), including health safety certification, biological removal performance certification, and material component biological inhibition performance certification [1][2]. Group 3: Product Innovations - The health safety certification targets appliances that explicitly state health functions, following the GB44498-2024 and CHCT-02-339-2024 standards [3]. - The biological removal performance certification has been upgraded to cover air purification, fabric care, dish cleaning, and surface cleaning, assessing their capabilities in disinfection, virus removal, and allergen elimination [3]. - The materials component biological inhibition performance certification focuses on antibacterial, anti-mold, and antiviral functionalities of materials used in appliances [3]. Group 4: Product Showcase - The conference showcased 15 products that have passed the GB44498-2024 and GB/T21551-2024 standards, receiving certifications for health safety and biological removal performance [4].