Executive Summary
In June 2026, significant policy changes have occurred in China’s GB standards, with multiple mandatory national standards officially implemented on June 1, directly impacting new materials industries such as coatings, inks, and wood-based panels. No major updates were found in EU REACH SVHC and US EPA TSCA areas, but EPA recently issued test orders for data collection targeting 9 chemicals.
Risk Level: 🟡 Medium (Major updates in China GB standards)
I. Major Changes in China GB Standards (Risk Level: 🔴 High)
1.1 GB 30981 Series Standards Officially Implemented
Standard Numbers: GB 30981.1-2025 Limit of Hazardous Substances in Coatings – Part 1: Architectural Coatings, GB 30981.2-2025 Limit of Hazardous Substances in Coatings – Part 2: Industrial Coatings
Implementation Date: June 1, 2026
| Substance | Limit Requirement | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| VOCs | Further tightened | Replaces 7 old standards |
| Phthalates | ≤0.1% | New control |
| Lead | ≤90mg/kg | Tightened limit |
| Mercury | ≤10mg/kg | Tightened limit |
Impact Analysis:
- Directly Affected Industries: Coatings, inks, gravure water-based ink industry
- Regulatory Scope Expansion: CTI Huace has included “ink and cleaning agent products” in the VOCs control substance detection scope
- Compliance Costs: Expected to rise exponentially, especially for enterprises involving multi-color printing and composite material components
Action Recommendations:
- ✅ Immediate Verification: Check if enterprise product formulations comply with new standard limits
- ✅ Supply Chain Audit: Notify raw material suppliers to provide materials compliant with new standards
- ✅ Testing & Certification: Arrange product testing as soon as possible to obtain new standard compliance declarations
- ✅ Technical Rectification: Conduct alternative R&D for non-compliant formulations (recommended completion within 3 months)
1.2 GB 18580-2025 Wood-Based Panel Formaldehyde Emission Standard
Standard Number: GB 18580-2025
Implementation Date: June 1, 2026
Key Changes:
- E0 grade (≤0.050mg/m³) included as mandatory requirement for the first time
- Applies to wood-based panel products (flooring, wooden doors, furniture, etc.)
- Standard is stricter than European and international standards
II. EU REACH SVHC Monitoring (Risk Level: 🟢 Low)
SVHC List Count: 224 substances (as of 2022 update, no new cases retrieved in 2026)
Recent Developments:
- On June 4, 2026, articles discussed the impact of REACH and EN71-3 on high-simulation plush toy exports
- On June 6, 2026, discussion on the impact of EU REACH zinc restriction order on tire and sealant formulations
III. US EPA TSCA Monitoring (Risk Level: 🟡 Medium)
Important Event: EPA issued test orders on May 21, 2026
Content:
- Under TSCA Section 4, EPA issued test orders for 9 out of the next 20 chemicals undergoing risk evaluation
- Purpose: Collect additional data for risk assessment
IV. Comprehensive Action Recommendations
High-Priority Actions (Within 1 Month)
| Action Item | Responsible Department | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Verify GB 30981 and GB 18580 compliance | R&D/Quality Dept | Immediate |
| Notify suppliers to provide new standard compliance declarations | Procurement Dept | 1 week |
| Arrange product testing | Quality Dept | 2 weeks |
| Develop rectification plan for non-compliant formulations | R&D Dept | 1 month |
Report Prepared By: Market Intelligence Officer
Next Monitoring Date: June 17, 2026
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