On March 31, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) jointly issued the new mandatory national standard GB 28480-2026 "Jewelry - Safety Technical Requirements", replacing GB 28480-2012 "Ornaments - Limitation of Hazardous Elements", which has been in force for nearly 14 years. The new standard will take effect on April 1, 2027, with a 12-month transition period.

The upgrade in the standard name itself reveals the magnitude of this revision: from "Limitation of Hazardous Elements" to "Safety Technical Requirements", marking a major shift in China’s jewelry safety regulation from single chemical element control to a three-dimensional, full-scope oversight system covering mechanical/physical safety, chemical safety, and labeling requirements.

Key Differences Between Old and New Standards

Compliance Recommendations from CIRS Testing

 The release of GB 28480-2026 marks China’s jewelry standards moving into full alignment with international practices. Evolving from "single hazardous limit control" to "end-to-end safety technical requirements (physical + chemical + labeling)", this revision is not only a necessary response to global regulatory trends but also a key initiative to drive high-quality development in the industry.

As the new standard will officially come into force on April 1, 2027, it is recommended that enterprises start compliance preparations as early as possible: review product materials and supply chains, complete testing and labeling upgrades in advance, and ensure a smooth transition.

CIRS Testing is fully capable of performing all tests required under this standard and can provide one-stop compliance solutions to help businesses efficiently adapt to the new regulatory landscape.

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