China toy labeling standard GB/T 5296.5-2025 has been released, and the effective date is Feb 1, 2026. Announcement of this updated standard has been shared in previous newsletter.
https://www.cps.bureauveritas.com/newsroom/china-recently-released-new-and-revised-standards-toy-and-children-products
Below are the highlights of requirement changes in comparison to GB/T 5296.5-2006.
- Revised the terms and definitions of 'Instructions for Use'.
- Deleted the definition of ‘Permanent label’, including the suggestion of having warning presented as permanent label on plush toys.
- Revised the verbiage in definitions of ‘Product description’, ‘Product model number or specifications’, ‘Executed standard’, ‘Suitable age’, ‘Safety warning’, ‘Operate instruction’, ‘Assembly instruction’, ‘Care and maintenance’, ‘Validity period’, and ‘Manufacturer/Distributor name and address’. Suitable age labeled shall follow criteria defined in GB 6675.1, GB 6675.2 and GB/T 28022, while safety warning wordings and symbols shall follow applicable clauses in GB/T 19865, GB 6675.1, GB 6675.2, GB 6675.3, GB 6675.4, GB/T 26710 and GB/T 27708.
- Added provisions for 'Main components or materials' labeling, and revised the verbiage of labeling requirement of shell and filling composition of stuffed toys.
- Added provisions for ‘Precautions or Reminders’, including but not limited to information regarding to environmental concern over handling toy products, recycling information, and storage requirements.
- Revised ways of providing ‘Instructions for Use’ of toy products, including additional electronic format like QR code or providing website linkage.
- Added instruction on ‘Preparation requirements’. Characters used shall be standard (Simplified) Chinese, and any audio and video instructions shall be in Mandarin (Putonghua). If multiple languages are provided, instructions for each language shall be clearly separated, and the translation shall be accurate.
- Warning statements and signal words no longer have explicit font size and font type requirements. However, safety warning information shall be displayed using larger font sizes or different fonts according to the level of danger, or emphasized with special symbols or colors. Figures, tables, and symbols appearing in the instructions shall comply with the requirements of GB/T 19678.1. The instructions shall be printed clearly and be able to withstand frequent use without fading or damage during the expected lifespan of the toy products.
These updates have significant impacts on the labeling and marking requirements of toy products in China market. Manufacturers and retailers should pay attention to the changes and ensure products that are sold in China can meet the latest requirements.
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