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强制性国家标准来了!事关手机、家用电器等产品
Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-08-22 11:35

Core Viewpoint - The introduction of the mandatory national standard for harmful substances in electrical and electronic products aims to enhance consumer safety and environmental protection in response to the widespread use of these products in daily life [1][3]. Group 1: Standard Overview - The newly released standard titled "Requirements for the Restriction of the Use of Harmful Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products" is the first mandatory national standard in the field of harmful substance control in electrical and electronic products in China [1][4]. - The standard sets forth specific limits on harmful substances, including four heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium) and six types of persistent organic pollutants [5][6]. Group 2: Implementation and Transition - The standard will officially take effect on August 1, 2027, with a transition period of two years and an additional one-year period for the disposal of existing inventory [6][7]. - During the transition period, companies are advised to optimize supply chain management, redesign products, and enhance detection and management capabilities for harmful substances [7]. Group 3: Regulatory Framework - The standard aims to create a governance framework where production is standardized, consumer purchases are informed, and government oversight is strengthened, thereby promoting the production of greener products by electrical and electronic companies [3][5]. - The standard's development involved extensive research and collaboration with various governmental departments, including over 80 surveys and 100 technical discussions [5].