The SAC has published a mandatory GB standard for infant feeding bottles and teats, GB 38995-2020, which includes safety requirements and performance tests, plus requirements for materials used in the product.
On October 21, 2020, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) published a mandatory GB standard for infant feeding bottles and teats, GB 38995-2020. This standard incorporates safety and performance requirements for infant feeding bottles and teats, thus enhancing the safety of these products. This standard will become effective on November 1, 2021.
The standard applies to infant feeding bottles, teats and drinking accessories made of plastic, glass, metal, ceramic, rubber, and silicone rubber but will not apply to feeding bottles and teats for medical use.
The following requirements are listed in GB38995-2020:
General Requirements
- Appearance
- Edges and points
- Print adhesion
- Volumetric accuracy
- Small parts
- Sealing discs
- Puncture test and tear resistance
Performance Test
- Resistance to boiling water
- Thermal shock
- Effectiveness of sealing disc
- Transparency
Matched Components
- Size requirement
- Length requirement
- Retention test
- Flexibility
- Drop test
Additional Requirement
- Resistance to compression deformation for plastic bottles
- Thermal shock for glass bottles
- Water resistance for glass bottles
- Internal stress test for glass bottles
- Mechanical impact strength for glass bottles
Copies of the standard can be downloaded at GB 38995-2020 >
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