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China GB 41700-2022 Electronic Cigarette Detection

In order to further strengthen the supervision of new tobacco products such as e-cigarettes, standardize market order, ensure people’s health and safety, and promote the legalization and standardization of industrial governance, the Chinese State Tobacco Monopoly Administration issued the “Management Measures for E-cigarettes” in Announcement No. 1 of 2022. Article 5 of the General Provisions of the Management Measures stipulates that e-cigarette products should comply with the mandatory national standards for GB 41700-2022 “E-cigarettes”.

 

The product inspection and testing report should include the following content:

 

 

No.

Test Item

Analyte

Test Standard / Method

1

Anti-filling of device

-

Visual examination

2

Liquid leakage prevention of device

-

Visual examination

3

Start-up protection of device

-

Check according to the declared information in the product manual

4

Temperature of atomization area

-

GB 41700-2022 Annex B

5

Water-proofing of device

-

GB/T 4208-2017 clause 14.2.4 & Visual examination

6

Pressure relief safety of device

-

Over-charging test & Visual examination

7

Anti-drop strength of device

-

GB/T 2423.7-2018 clause 5.2

8

Nicotine in E-liquid

Nicotine

GB/T 41701-2022

9

Impurities and pollutants in E-liquid

2,3-Butanedione

GB 41700-2022 Annex C

Heavy metals (calculated in Pb)

GB 5009.74-2014

Total arsenic (calculated as As)

GB 5009.11-2014 Part 1, Method 1

10

Nicotine emission content

Nicotine

GB 41700-2022 Annex D & E

11

Carbonyl compound emission content

Formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein & 2,3-butanedione

GB 41700-2022 Annex D & F

12

Migration of heavy metals in ceramic atomization cores

Chromium, nickel, arsenic, cadmium & lead

“Technical Regulation for E-Cigarette Testing” Annex A

13

Additive content in E-liquid

82 additives

“Technical Regulation for E-Cigarette Testing” Annex B ~ K

14

Temperature rise of device

-

GB 4706.1-2005 clause 11.3

15

Food contact materials

Other parameters besides heavy metal migration

GB 4806.1 & GB 4806.3 ~ 11-2016

16

Purity of nicotine used in E-liquid

Nicotine

In-house Method

17

Other applicable parameters of device besides temperature rise

-

GB 4706.1-2005

18

Anti-disturbance limit

-

GB 4343.1-2018

 

Note: The inspection and testing reports for items 1 to 14 shall be issued by E-cigarette inspection and testing institutions certified by the relevant administrative departments of the State Council. The inspection and testing reports for items 15 to18 shall be issued by qualified inspection institutions, explaining the methods used and their applicability.

 

The core content of the "Electronic Cigarette Management Measures"
The "Electronic Cigarette Management Measures" are the basic regulations of China's electronic cigarette industry, and their main contents include:

 

1. Scope of application
Applicable to the production, sales, import and export, and supervision and management of electronic cigarette products.

Including electronic cigarette devices, cartridges, e-liquids, and related accessories.

 

2. Production and Quality Management
Electronic cigarette manufacturers need to obtain a tobacco monopoly production enterprise license.

The product should comply with the GB 41700-2022 standard and pass relevant testing and certification.

 

3. Sales and Advertising Restrictions
Electronic cigarette products can only be sold through licensed retail stores.

Prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors.

It is prohibited to publish electronic cigarette advertisements in public places, mass media and Internet platforms.

 

4. Import and export management
The import and export of electronic cigarette products require permission from the tobacco monopoly administrative department.

Imported products must comply with Chinese national standards and regulatory requirements.

 

5. Supervision and management
The State Tobacco Monopoly Administration is responsible for the supervision and management of the electronic cigarette industry.

Illegal and irregular behavior will be punished in accordance with the law.

GB 41700-2022 "Compulsory National Standard for Electronic Cigarettes"
GB 41700-2022 is a mandatory national standard for China's electronic cigarette industry, which was released and implemented in 2022. Its main contents include:

 

1. Composition requirements for smoke liquid
Nicotine concentration: shall not exceed 20mg/mL.

Smoke liquid capacity: The capacity of smoke cartridges or smoke liquid shall not exceed 2mL.

Additive restrictions: The use of certain additives (such as vitamins, caffeine, etc.) is prohibited.

Hazardous Substance Limits: Strict limits have been set for harmful substances such as formaldehyde and acetaldehyde in cigarette smoke.

 

2. Equipment safety requirements
Electrical safety: Electronic cigarette devices should comply with electrical safety requirements to prevent short circuits, overcharging, and other issues.

Mechanical safety: The equipment should have a child proof opening function to prevent accidental operation.

Temperature control: The equipment should have temperature control function to prevent overheating.

 

3. Labeling and packaging requirements
Health Warning: The packaging should be labeled with health warnings such as "Contains nicotine, addictive".

Ingredient information: Label the main components and their concentrations of the tobacco liquid.

Child proof opening: The packaging should have a child proof opening function.

 

4. Testing and certification requirements
Electronic cigarette products need to be tested by nationally recognized laboratories to ensure compliance with the GB 41700-2022 standard.

The testing items include:

Nicotine content detection

Hazardous substance detection

Electrical safety testing

Mechanical safety testing

 

Compliance process of electronic cigarette products
Production License:

Electronic cigarette manufacturers need to obtain a tobacco monopoly production enterprise license.

Product testing

Conduct testing in a qualified laboratory to ensure compliance with the GB 41700-2022 standard.

Technical document preparation:

Prepare technical documents such as product specifications, smoke liquid composition table, and test reports.

Application for certification:

Submit certification application and relevant documents to the National Tobacco Monopoly Administration.

Approved:

After passing the review, obtain the product marketing authorization.

Market sales:

Sell products through licensed retail stores.

 

Your company's compliance services
Your company can provide the following services to customers to help them meet the requirements of the "Electronic Cigarette Management Measures" and GB 41700-2022 standards:

Regulatory Consultation:

Provide a detailed interpretation of the "Electronic Cigarette Management Measures" and the GB 41700-2022 standard.

Test support:

Assist clients in completing testing in qualified laboratories.

Technical document preparation:

Assist clients in preparing the necessary technical documents for certification.

Certification application:

Assist clients in submitting certification applications to the National Tobacco Monopoly Administration.

Continuous support:

Provide regulatory updates and certification maintenance services.

 

summary
The implementation of the "Electronic Cigarette Management Measures" and GB 41700-2022 standard marks a new stage of standardization and legalization in China's electronic cigarette industry. By complying with national standards and regulatory requirements, enterprises can ensure the smooth entry of products into the market and achieve compliant operations. Your company's professional services can assist clients in efficiently completing testing, document preparation, and certification applications, helping them achieve success in the Chinese market.

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