Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law (China)

China MEM Solicits Experts for AI and Hazardous Chemicals Safety Standardisation Subcommittee

China’s Ministry of Emergency Management has launched a call for experts to join a new national subcommittee on integrating artificial intelligence into hazardous chemicals work safety standardisation, with nominations due by mid-June 2026. This governance move signals a strategic push to develop AI-focused work safety standards in China’s hazardous chemicals sector, foreshadowing future requirements that could affect plant operations, digitalisation strategies, and technology procurement.

14 May 2026, 09:26mem.gov.cnChina

China Issues GB 21668-2025 Safety Specifications for Vehicles Carrying Dangerous Goods

China has issued national standard GB 21668-2025 setting safety technical specifications for vehicles carrying dangerous goods, scheduled to take effect on 1 July 2026. This will tighten design, equipment, and marking requirements for dangerous-goods road vehicles, including new conditions for battery-electric vehicles, requiring vehicle makers and fleet operators to align specifications ahead of implementation.

28 Apr 2026, 16:23openstd.samr.gov.cnChina

China Adds Five Chemicals to Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals (2015 Edition)

China has formally added five speciality chemicals to its Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals (2015 Edition) via a multi-ministry announcement that took effect on 16 April 2026. Any company producing, using, transporting, or trading these substances in China must now treat them as hazardous chemicals under Decree 591, triggering registration, licensing, labelling, and handling controls that should be factored into product, HSE, and supply-chain planning.

22 Apr 2026, 12:24mem.gov.cnChina

China: Shandong Province Convenes Meeting to Advance Chemical Industry Safety Rectification Campaign

Shandong Province has initiated an intensified safety rectification campaign for the chemical industry to eliminate major hazards and tighten project approvals. Operators face heightened inspection scrutiny and must prioritize process safety upgrades to maintain compliance and secure future project permits in the region.

1 Apr 2026, 19:48shandong.gov.cnChina

China MEM Approves Three Industry Safety Standards For Chemical And Hazardous Chemicals Operations

China has finalized three mandatory safety standards for chemical operations and hazardous substance management, effective September 30, 2026. Operators must update maintenance protocols and hazard assessment frameworks to align with stricter accountability and risk identification requirements for major hazard installations.

1 Apr 2026, 18:17mem.gov.cnChina

China MEM Repeals Three Safety Standards For Chlor-Alkali And Ammonia Operations

China has repealed three industry safety standards governing chlor-alkali and synthetic ammonia production and ammonia gas detection equipment. Affected businesses must transition to current national standards to maintain compliance with process safety and equipment technical requirements.

26 Mar 2026, 11:58mem.gov.cnChina

China Issues Joint Notice Optimising Import/Export Controls for Lithium Thionyl Chloride Batteries

China has eliminated dual-use export licensing requirements for lithium thionyl chloride batteries containing less than 1kg of thionyl chloride, effective January 1, 2026. This shift significantly reduces administrative lead times and compliance costs for global electronics and industrial equipment supply chains while maintaining strict oversight for larger-scale units.

23 Mar 2026, 16:11hunan.gov.cnChina

China Notifies WTO of 14 Draft National Standards for Hazardous Properties Inspection of Dangerous Goods

China has proposed 14 national standards to align dangerous goods classification and inspection with the latest international UN Model Regulations. Businesses must prepare for more frequent mandatory testing cycles and updated labeling requirements to maintain market access and avoid transport disruptions.

19 Mar 2026, 09:10members.wto.orgChina

China Proposes Safety Code for Packaging of Yellow Phosphorus (G/TBT/N/CHN/2225)

China notified the WTO of a draft national standard for the safety appraisal of yellow phosphorus packaging, with comments accepted until May 15, 2026. Businesses must evaluate compliance with new sampling and identification criteria for hermetically sealed containers to mitigate transport risks and ensure market access.

18 Mar 2026, 18:42epingalert.orgChina

China Notifies Draft Revision of National Standard GB 19452 on Hazardous Properties Inspection for Oxidizing Dangerous Goods

China is updating its national standard for inspecting and classifying oxidizing dangerous goods to align with the latest UN international transport and testing frameworks. Manufacturers must prepare for stricter testing protocols and mandatory periodic inspections to maintain market access and ensure compliance for Class 5.1 substances.

18 Mar 2026, 18:41members.wto.orgChina

China Notifies Draft Standard on Hazardous Properties Inspection for Toxic Gas Dangerous Goods (G/TBT/N/CHN/2218)

China has proposed a revised national standard for the inspection of toxic gas dangerous goods to align with the latest UN Model Regulations. Businesses should review updated classification criteria and inhalation toxicity testing protocols to ensure compliance for products entering or transiting the Chinese market.

18 Mar 2026, 18:40members.wto.orgChina

China Notifies Draft Standard on Hazardous Properties Inspection of Corrosive Dangerous Goods

China has proposed a revised national standard for the inspection and classification of corrosive dangerous goods to align with the latest international transport and testing criteria. Businesses must prepare for updated skin and metal corrosion testing protocols to ensure continued compliance with hazard classification and packaging requirements for the Chinese market.

18 Mar 2026, 18:40members.wto.orgChina

China Notifies Draft Hazardous Properties Inspection Standard for Flammable Liquid Dangerous Goods (G/TBT/N/CHN/2217)

China has proposed a revised national standard to align flammable liquid classification and testing with international UN dangerous goods regulations. Impacted businesses should prepare for updated testing protocols and packaging categories to ensure continued compliance and market access for hazardous chemicals in China.

18 Mar 2026, 18:39eping.wto.orgChina

China: Draft Hazardous Properties Inspection Code for Dangerous Goods of Organic Peroxides (G/TBT/N/CHN/2219)

China has proposed a new national standard for the classification and inspection of organic peroxide dangerous goods with a comment deadline of May 2026. This update will mandate more rigorous testing and packaging protocols, requiring manufacturers and logistics providers to adjust compliance strategies for hazardous materials in the region.

18 Mar 2026, 18:38members.wto.orgChina

Shanghai Emergency Management Bureau Releases 2025 Industrial And Trade Enforcement Cases Involving Hazardous Chemicals

Shanghai authorities have published key enforcement cases from 2025 highlighting violations in hazardous chemical handling, gas detection, and combustible dust management. Companies should expect intensified inspections under the 2024–2026 safety improvement plan, necessitating immediate audits of special-operation certifications and monitoring equipment.

13 Mar 2026, 10:49yjglj.sh.gov.cnChina

China MOT Raises Age Limit for Drivers Transporting Dangerous Goods and Radioactive Materials by Road

China has increased the maximum age for drivers of dangerous goods and radioactive materials vehicles from 60 to 63, effective March 20, 2026. This alignment with national retirement reforms allows logistics providers to retain experienced personnel and mitigate labor shortages in specialized transport sectors.

4 Mar 2026, 16:40xxgk.mot.gov.cnChina

China Drafts GB Standards To Align With GHS Rev. 11

China is updating eight mandatory GB 30000 standards to align national chemical hazard classification and labeling with UN GHS Revision 11. Businesses should prepare for mandatory reassessments of chemical portfolios and significant updates to safety data sheets and product labels to ensure continued market access.

23 Feb 2026, 20:42std.samr.gov.cnChina

ChemSec Analyses China’s Emerging PFAS Controls And Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law

China is implementing a comprehensive Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law by May 2026 alongside expanding restrictions on over twenty PFAS substances. This shift signals China's transition from a manufacturing hub to a proactive regulator, requiring businesses to accelerate substitution strategies and supply chain audits to maintain market access.

17 Feb 2026, 15:12chemsec.orgChina

China Drafts National Standard on Classification of Transport Packaging Groups of Dangerous Goods

China is updating its dangerous goods packaging standards to align with international UN regulations, with a transition period expected to begin in 2026. Businesses should audit packaging performance and hazard classification systems now to ensure compliance and maintain seamless cross-border logistics.

15 Feb 2026, 19:19std.samr.gov.cnChina

China Consults on Revised National Standard 'Rule of Nomenclature for Dangerous Goods'

China has initiated a revision of its national nomenclature standard for dangerous goods to harmonize with the latest UN Model Regulations. This update will require adjustments to shipping names and technical documentation for mixtures and stabilized substances to maintain logistical compliance and supply chain continuity.

13 Feb 2026, 15:14std.samr.gov.cnChina