On June 30, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) issued the mandatory national standard Specifications for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals - Part 30: Desensitized Explosives (GB 30000.30-2025), which will come into effect on July 1, 2026.
The full text of Specifications for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals - Part 30: Desensitized Explosives (GB 30000.30-2025) has been officially released (see attachment). Key contents, implementation objectives, and alignment with international regulations are outlined below:
Key Contents
This standard specifies the classification, decision logic, and labelling requirements for desensitized explosives. It applies to the classification and labelling of desensitized explosives in accordance with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (10th Revised Edition).
Implementation Objectives
As Part 30 ("Desensitized Explosives") of China’s GHS implementation framework under the GB 30000 series, this standard establishes unified basic requirements for the classification and assessment of desensitized explosives. It serves as the foundation for China’s chemical classification and hazard communication system. The document not only effectively advances the implementation of the GHS system in China but also strengthens protections for the lives, property, and environmental safety of the Chinese people.
Alignment with International Regulations
The technical content of this document aligns with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (10th Revised Edition), ensuring harmonization and mutual recognition with international standards.
Attachment
Specifications for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals - Part 30: Desensitized Explosives