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China releases official standard for Desensitized Explosives
On 30 June 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) published the final standard of Desensitized Explosives on the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) portal. MIIT designated new standard GB 30000.30-2025 as Desensitized Explosives. Standard GB 30000.30-2025 refers to the tenth revised edition of the GHS.
Earlier Update in March 2025
MIIT previously on 4 March 2025 opened the public consultation for the updated version of Desensitized Explosives. Consultation ended on 11 March 2025. More information can be found here.
Key Insights from the GB 30000.30-2025
MIIT has included the revised information in the standard of:
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements;
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Signal word;
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Hazard Pictogram;
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Classification criteria;
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Other provisions
Obligations for Stakeholders
From 1 July 2026 onwards, all manufacturers and importers of chemicals which classified as desensitized explosives are mandatory to reflect revised information in the labels and safety data sheets (SDS).
Transition Period and Enforcement Dates
MIIT has started 1 year transition period for stakeholders to adapt to this standard. GB 30000.30-2025 will come into force on 1 July 2026.
We acknowledge that the above information has been compiled from Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)-China.
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