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On 20 August 2026, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) opened a public consultation on nine mandatory national standards, including two draft revisions to the GB 30000 series. These revisions are intended to align the relevant hazard classes with GHS Rev. 11. The drafts cover GB 30000.7-2013 on flammable liquids and GB 30000.15-2013 on oxidizing solids.  

The consultation period runs from 21 August 2026 to 19 October 2026. Relevant details and draft documents have been released on the MIIT portal. 

Previous Consultation in 2026 

Earlier, on 13 February 2026, China published a further consultation concerning revisions to eight GB 30000 series standards. More details can be found here. 

Key Insights from the Drafts 

The following table lists the GB standards proposed for revision under the August 2026 consultation. These standards were originally issued in 2013 and are currently aligned with GHS Rev. 4. Following final approval, they will be replaced by revised versions that reflect GHS Rev. 11.   

The draft standards include updates to the following areas: 

• Classification criteria 

• Hazard Communication elements 

• Other information 

More information on the draft standards can be accessed here. 

Comment Period and Proposed Implementation 

Interested stakeholders may submit comments by 19 October 2026. According to the draft plans, the MIIT intends to complete these revision projects within a 16-month development cycle. The revised standards are proposed to take effect 12 months after their official publication dates.