On June 25, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China) approved the release of the mandatory national standard GB 18584-2024 "Limits of Harmful Substances in Furniture". This standard specifies the limits for harmful substances such as formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, xylene, total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), migratable harmful elements, phthalates, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, decomposable aromatic amine dyes, radioactive nuclei, dimethyl fumarate, polybrominated biphenyls, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers in different types of furniture, along with the criteria for test results. This standard will replace GB 18584-2001 and GB 28481-2012, and will officially come into effect on July 1, 2025.

Scope of the Standard

This standard applies to all types of furniture products.

Main Technical Requirements of the Standard

I. Formaldehyde, Benzene, Toluene, Xylene, and TVOC

The emission limits for formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, xylene, and TVOC in furniture shall comply with the requirements specified in Table 1.

II. Migratable Hazardous Elements

The limits for migratable hazardous elements in furniture should comply with the requirements set forth in Table 2.

III. Other Hazardous Substances

The limits for other hazardous substances in furniture should comply with the requirements set forth in Table 3.

CIRS C&K Testing Recommendation

CIRS C&K Testing recommends that furniture manufacturers and related enterprises should enhance their efforts to keep up with updates to Chinese furniture standards, learn and interpret these updates, understand the risks associated with non-compliance, clarify corporate responsibilities, and further improve the quality and safety requirements of furniture products. As a pioneer and leader in third-party testing and certification services in China, CIRS C&K Testing has extensive experience in testing national standards for children's and adult furniture products (including tables, chairs, beds, cabinets, upholstered sofas, mattresses, etc.). We can assist domestic and international finished furniture manufacturers and related enterprises in maximally controlling risks and meeting the safety testing requirements for various types of finished furniture products in the Chinese market.

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