China RoHS

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Latest: May 28, 2026

May 2026

China RoHS 2026 Compliance Management Catalogue Expands to 33 Product Categories

The 2026 Compliance Management Catalogue under China RoHS expands regulated products from the original 12 categories to 33 product categories. New additions include consumer appliances (microwave ovens, rice cookers, air purifiers, vacuum cleaners), electronics (projectors, servers, network equipment), personal devices (smart bracelets/watches, earphones, smart speakers), and safety/health products (electric toys, desk lamps, blood pressure monitors, hearing aids). Products in the catalogue must comply with GB 26572-2025 substance limits for all 10 restricted substances (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBBs, PBDEs, DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP) and complete conformity assessment via voluntary certification or self-declaration. Results must be uploaded to the China RoHS public service platform (chinarohs.miit.gov.cn).

China RoHSMinistry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)May 28, 2026

December 2025

Guidance UpdateLive9 months ago

CQC updates China RoHS certification implementation rules for GB 26572-2025

China Quality Certification Center (CQC) released revised certification implementation rules for China RoHS compliance on December 19, 2025. The update adjusts certification reference standards to include either GB/T 26572-2011 (with Amendment 1) or GB 26572-2025, in accordance with the joint announcement by SAMR and MIIT (No. 44 of 2025) on adjusting the applicable standards for China RoHS conformity assessment. New testing method standards GB/T 39560.302 and other GB/T 39560 series methods are added. The rules affect certification categories 330101-330112 covering various electrical and electronic products.

China RoHSChina Quality Certification Center (CQC)Dec 19, 2025

November 2025

Deadline UpdateLive10 months ago

CNCA sets phased transition timeline for China RoHS conformity assessment to GB 26572-2025

China's Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) issued Announcement No. 44 of 2025 establishing a phased transition timeline for conformity assessment under China RoHS. From publication until December 31, 2025, companies may use GB/T 26572-2011, GB/T 26572-2011 with Amendment 1, or GB 26572-2025 for conformity assessment. From January 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, companies must use either GB/T 26572-2011 with Amendment 1 or GB 26572-2025. From August 1, 2027 onward, only GB 26572-2025 may be used. Products that completed conformity assessment under GB/T 26572-2011 before January 1, 2026 must complete reassessment by January 1, 2027. This affects all electrical and electronic product manufacturers and importers placing products on the Chinese market.

China RoHS Conformity Assessment System (GB 26572-2025 Transition)Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA)Nov 20, 2025

Deadline UpdateLive10 months ago

SAMR-MIIT Joint Announcement No. 44 Sets China RoHS Conformity Assessment Standards Transition Timeline

SAMR and MIIT jointly issued Announcement No. 44 (2025) establishing transitional requirements for China RoHS conformity assessment standards. From announcement date until December 31, 2025, enterprises may use GB/T 26572-2011, GB/T 26572-2011 with Amendment 1, or GB 26572-2025 for conformity assessment. From January 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, conformity assessment must use GB/T 26572-2011 with Amendment 1 or GB 26572-2025. Starting August 1, 2027, all conformity assessment must use the mandatory GB 26572-2025 standard. This transition ensures orderly compliance migration to the new mandatory standard while maintaining supply chain continuity.

China RoHSState Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)Nov 20, 2025

Public CommentProposed10 months ago

China opens public consultation on draft China RoHS Catalogue and Exemption List

MIIT opened a public consultation on November 11, 2025, seeking comments on the draft '电器电子产品有害物质限制使用达标管理目录（2025年版）' (Compliance Management Catalogue) and '达标管理目录限用物质应用例外清单（2025年版）' (Exemption List). The consultation proposes expanding product categories beyond the current 12-product catalogue, updating exemption provisions to align with international conventions (Minamata Convention on Mercury, Stockholm Convention on POPs), and setting implementation timelines. Comments are due by December 2, 2025. Once finalized, additional electrical and electronic product categories will become subject to China RoHS substance restrictions and conformity assessment requirements.

China RoHSMinistry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)Nov 11, 2025

August 2025

Substance AdditionLiveAug 1, 2025

China RoHS expands restricted substances to 10 with GB 26572-2025

GB 26572-2025 'Requirements for Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products' was published as a mandatory national standard on August 1, 2025, taking effect August 1, 2027. The standard expands the restricted substance list from 6 to 10 substances by adding four phthalates: DEHP, DBP, BBP, and DIBP, each with a 0.1% limit threshold. This aligns China RoHS with EU RoHS substance restrictions. The standard consolidates and replaces the previous recommended standard GB/T 26572-2011 and its Amendment 1, as well as labeling requirements previously in SJ/T 11364. Products must meet substance limits, display proper labeling, and maintain technical documentation.

China RoHSMinistry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)Aug 1, 2025

Substance AdditionLiveAug 1, 2025

China RoHS adds four phthalates to restricted substances under GB 26572-2025

China's mandatory national standard GB 26572-2025 expands restricted substances in electrical and electronic equipment from 6 to 10, adding DEHP (bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate), BBP (butyl benzyl phthalate), DBP (dibutyl phthalate), and DIBP (diisobutyl phthalate). Each substance is restricted to 0.1% by mass in homogeneous materials. This aligns China RoHS substance restrictions with EU RoHS Directive requirements.

GB 26572-2025Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)Aug 1, 2025

Regulation ChangeLiveAug 1, 2025

GB 26572-2025 mandatory RoHS standard takes effect August 1, 2027

China has published GB 26572-2025, a new mandatory national standard for RoHS compliance that takes effect on August 1, 2027. This standard consolidates and elevates previously recommended standards (GB/T 26572-2011 and SJ/T 11364-2024) into mandatory requirements. The standard aligns more closely with EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and tightens limits on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products, including enhanced restrictions and labeling requirements.

GB 26572-2025 (China RoHS Mandatory Standard)Standardization Administration of China (SAC)Aug 1, 2025

December 2024

Regulation ChangeLiveDec 25, 2024

SJ/T 11364—2024 updates China RoHS labeling requirements

Industry standard SJ/T 11364—2024 'Requirements for Labeling of Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products' was published on December 25, 2024 and took effect on April 1, 2025, replacing SJ/T 11364—2014. The updated standard specifies labeling and marking requirements for electrical and electronic products under China RoHS, including the use of environmental protection labels and disclosure of hazardous substance content. Products must display appropriate labeling indicating whether they contain restricted substances and their environmental use period.

China RoHSMinistry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)Dec 25, 2024

Regulation ChangeLiveDec 10, 2024

China MIIT issues SJ/T 11364-2024 updating RoHS labeling requirements effective April 1, 2025

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued Announcement No. 39 of 2024 on December 10, 2024, adopting SJ/T 11364-2024, an updated electronic industry standard for labeling requirements for hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products. The standard takes effect April 1, 2025. Key amendments include adding four phthalates (DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP) as restricted substances, increasing the total from six to ten to align with EU RoHS, and removing regulations regarding the display method of production dates. Manufacturers and importers of electrical and electronic products in China must update their labeling practices to comply with the new requirements.

SJ/T 11364-2024 (China RoHS Labeling Requirements Standard)Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)Dec 10, 2024