New National Standard GB 4806.16-2025 for Food-Contact Silico
Keywords: Food-contact silicone, GB 4806.16-2025, national standard upgrade, market access threshold
On April 9, 2026, the new national standard GB 4806.16-2025 National Food Safety Standard – Silicone Materials and Articles in Contact with Food was officially released, with mandatory implementation starting on September 2, 2026.
Core standard upgrades:
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Independent standard system: This is China’s first dedicated national standard for food-contact silicone products, separated from the general rubber product standard system.
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Strictly limited indicators: It sets clear limits for volatile substances (≤0.5%), heavy metals, potassium permanganate consumption, and residual cyclic siloxanes.
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Unified testing method: A unified food simulation solution testing system is adopted, making product compliance testing more standardized and comparable.
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Raw material management: The catalogue of allowed raw materials and additives has been updated and optimized to improve product safety.
Market impact:
After the official implementation, all food-contact silicone products sold domestically and exported overseas must meet the new standard. Non-compliant products will face penalties such as being removed from shelves, recalled, and banned from sale.
Manufacturers are advised to complete formula adjustment, production process upgrading, and third-party compliance testing during the transition period to ensure smooth market access.
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