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Your Location：Home > Light industry grocery inspectionGB 21027-2020 "General Safety Requirements for Student Supplies" is a mandatory national safety standard in China for learning supplies intended for use by students aged 14 and below. It was issued on July 23, 2020, and officially came into effect on February 1, 2022, completely replacing the previous GB 21027-2007 standard.
1. Main Test Items
| Item Category | Specific Requirements and Limits (Partial) | Applicable Product Examples | Test Method Reference |
| Migratable Element Limits | Limits for elements such as Antimony (Sb), Arsenic (As), Barium (Ba), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Selenium (Se), etc. | Crayons, oil pastels, modeling clay, pencil surface coatings, pencil leads, printed parts of book covers, etc. | GB 6675.4-2014 |
| Hazardous Substances in Adhesives | ree Formaldehyde: ≤1 g/kg (liquid glue) Benzene: Not Detected Toluene + Xylene: ≤10 mg/kg Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC): Limit requirements | Liquid glue, solid glue, paste, etc. | GB/T 32606, EN 71-10/11, Appendices C-E |
| Hazardous Substances in Correction Products | Benzene: ≤10 mg/kg Total Chlorinated Hydrocarbons (e.g., Dichloromethane, 1,1-Dichloroethane): ≤10 mg/kg | Correction fluid, correction tape, correction pen, correction labels | GB/T 32613, AppendixC |
| Hazardous Substances in School Bags & Pencil Cases | Free Formaldehyde: ≤300 mg/kg Decomposable Harmful Aromatic Amine Dyes: 24 types banned (each ≤20 mg/kg) | Fabrics and accessories used in school bags and pencil cases | GB/T 17592,GB/T 23344 |
| Phthalates in Plastic Parts | DEHP + DBP + BBP (Total) ≤ 1000 mg/kg | Accessible plastic components | GB/T 22048 |
| Free Formaldehyde in Modeling Clay | ≤ 500 mg/kg | Modeling clay | GB/T 32606 |
| Brightness (Whiteness) of Notebook Paper | ≤ 85% | Exercise books, homework books, and other academic notebooks | GB/T 7974 |
| Pen Cap Safety | Must meet at least one requirement: Pen cap size (≥5 mm) OR Pen cap airflow (≥8 L/min) | Any pen with a cap | Appendix F |
| Edges and Points | No non-functional sharp edges/points; Functional sharp edges/points (e.g., craft knives) must have warning instructions | Scissors, manual pencil sharpeners, craft knives, student compasses, etc. | GB 6675.2-2014 |
2. Labeling Requirements
The standard stipulates that student supplies shall be marked on the product itself, its minimum packaging, or sales packaging with the statement: "This product is suitable for students aged 14 and below (including 14 years old)" or "Applicable age: 6 to 14 years". The marking shall be clear, legible, and durable.
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