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📢 New Chinese standard for silicone rubber food contact material
On 2 September 2025, the National Health Commission of China officially released the revised mandatory national standard:
GB 4806.16-2025 – National Food Safety Standard: Silicone Rubber Materials and Articles for Food Contact.
📌 Key updates in the new GB:
- More focused scope: The standard now applies specifically to silicone rubber materials and articles intended for direct or indirect food contact.
- New indicators for volatile organic compounds (VOCs): Updated requirements introduce VOC-related parameters, reflecting increased attention to chemical safety, material quality and residual emissions.
- Update of the 2016 standard: The revision modernises the regulatory framework and aligns it with technological advancements and more targeted analytical needs.
🗓️ Timeline:
- Issued: 2 September 2025
- Effective: 2 September 2026
🔍 Impact for industry operators:
- Need to verify formulation compliance with the updated requirements.
- Inclusion of new VOC indicators in testing plans.
- Higher expectations regarding silicone rubber quality and manufacturing controls.
- Strengthened importance of traceability and raw material safety assessment
🤝 How we support companies
At FOOD CONTACT SERVICES and FOOD CONTACT CENTER, we assist companies in meeting Chinese food contact legislation by providing:
- positive list verification;
- tailored testing plans;
- direct coordination with a qualified Chinese laboratory we closely collaborate with;
- full support towards compliance with the GB 4806 series.
📩 Contact us for regulatory and technical assistance.