Nine National Standards for Recycled Plastics Officially Released, Effective February 1, 2026

On August 1st, the State Administration for Market Regulation (Standardization Administration of China)Announcement No. 19 of 2025: Nine Items Released at OnceRelevant national standards for plastics and recycled plasticsAll will be implemented from February 1, 2026. The released standards cover quality standards for recycled plastics, product evaluation, component identification, recyclable and renewable design, traceability, and environmental factor assessment, providing comprehensive technical support for the construction of a closed-loop plastic recycling system.Provided clearer regulations for the production and use of recycled plastics.

The relevant standard authority is the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, the competent body is TC15 (National Technical Committee for Standardization of Plastics), and the standard drafting organization is the Plastics Recycling Branch of the China Synthetic Resin Association (CPRRA).

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Nine National Standards Released

According to the State Administration for Market Regulation (National Standardization Administration Committee)Announcement No. 19 of 2025: A total of 9 national standards have been issued in this batch, as follows:

1. Recyclable and Renewable Design Category

Plastic Recyclable and Recycled Design Guidelines—Part 1: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Materials (GB/T 46020.1-2025)

Main drafting units: Guangxi Wuzhou Guolong Renewable Resources Development Co., Ltd., Fujian Sailong Technology Co., Ltd., Avery Dennison (China) Co., Ltd., Fuzhou Urban Investment New Infrastructure Group Co., Ltd., Holi Chemical (Zhongshan) Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Saiwei New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Chengdu Huan Tou Recycling Technology Co., Ltd., Taiyuan Institute of Technology, China Blue Chenguang Chengdu Testing Technology Co., Ltd., South China University of Technology, Unilever (China) Co., Ltd., Hebei Juxun Renewable Resource Recycling Co., Ltd., Nongfu Spring Co., Ltd., Ningbo Lisi Household Products Co., Ltd., Henkel (China) Investment Co., Ltd., Danone (China) Food and Beverage Co., Ltd., UPM Raflatac (China) Co., Ltd., L'Oréal (China) Co., Ltd., Nivea (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., China Petroleum Group Petrochemical Research Institute Co., Ltd., Hebei Tenghong Industrial Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Fujian Canhua Environmental Protection Material Co., Ltd., Henan Zhongyang Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Anhui Peak Technology Co., Ltd., Deep Ocean Baby Technology Development (Beijing) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Luhuan Renewable Resources Development Co., Ltd., Wuxi Yiwei Import and Export Co., Ltd., Beijing Huashu Chenguang Technology Co., Ltd., China Synthetic Resin Association, Tonggui Technology Chengdu Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Customs Technology Center.

Plastic—Recycling and Recycled Design Guidelines—Part 2: High Density Polyethylene (PE-HD) Materials (GB/T 46020.2-2025)

Main Drafting Units: Anhui Guanhong Plastic Industry Co., Ltd., Anhui Forest Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Avery Dennison (China) Co., Ltd., Fuzhou City Investment New Infrastructure Group Co., Ltd., Aesop (Guangzhou) Packaging Co., Ltd., L'Oréal (China) Co., Ltd., Hebei Zaimei Polymer Materials Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Shitian Material Technology Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Sevill New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Kuraray International Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Sanjing Craft Plastic Co., Ltd., Taiyuan Institute of Technology, Sanying Packaging (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd., Unilever (China) Co., Ltd., Nivea (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Haleon (China) Co., Ltd., Zhonglan Morning Light Chengdu Testing Technology Co., Ltd., SABIC (China) Research & Development Co., Ltd., Hebei Juxun Renewable Resource Recycling Co., Ltd., Colgate-Palmolive (China) Co., Ltd., UPM Raflatac (China) Co., Ltd., South China University of Technology, Shandong Wenyuan Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Yamada Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Guoheng Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., Guangdong Taihao Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., Sichuan University, Guizhou Boyu New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Green Ring Renewable Resource Development Co., Ltd., China Synthetic Resin Association, Jiangsu Kingfa Resource Recycling Co., Ltd., Tonggui Technology Chengdu Co., Ltd., Qingdao Customs Technology Center, Beijing Huashu Morning Light Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Customs Technology Center, Tianjin University.

2. Recycled Plastic Quality Standards

Plastics — Recycled Plastics — Part 4: Mixed Polyolefin (MPO) Materials (GB/T 40006.4—2025)

Main drafting organizations: Beijing Huasu Morninglight Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Shitian Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Hengtong Cable Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Customs Technology Center, Guangzhou Quality Supervision and Inspection Research Institute, PetroChina Petrochemical Research Institute, Sinopec (Beijing) Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd., Fuyang Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Institute, Shandong Dawn Polymer Materials Co., Ltd., Suzhou Runjia Polymer Materials Co., Ltd., Jiangxi Green Recycling Industry Co., Ltd., Zhonglan Morninglight Chengdu Testing Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai Chemical Industry Research Institute Co., Ltd., Ningbo Taiyong Auto Parts Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Weigang Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Antop Polymer Co., Ltd., Tonggui Technology Chengdu Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Zhongwang Technology Co., Ltd., Tianjin University, South China University of Technology, Huikeqi (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., Weifang Pengzhou Polymer Materials Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Customs Technology Center, Suzhou Golden Earring New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao Customs Technology Center.

Plastics — Recycled Plastics — Part 13: Polyphenylene Ether (PPE) Materials (GB/T 40006.13-2025)

Main Drafting Organizations: Shanghai JUWEI New Materials Co., Ltd., Hunan Hengyi New Materials Co., Ltd., Shanghai Kingfa Technology Development Co., Ltd., Pingdingshan University, Beijing Huashu Morning Glory Technology Co., Ltd., Longkou Lijia Electric Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Bensong New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Customs Technical Center, SAIC Motor Corporation Limited, China Blue Morning Glory Chengdu Testing Technology Co., Ltd., Tonggui Technology Chengdu Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Zhongwang Technology Co., Ltd., Huikeqi (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.

3. Basic Standards

Guidelines for the Traceability and Environmental Factor Assessment of Plastics and Recycled Plastics (GB/T 46043—2025)

Main drafting units: Beijing Huashu Morninglight Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Institute of Science and Technology Analytical Testing Institute (Beijing Institute of Physical and Chemical Analytical Testing Center), Sinopec (Beijing) Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd., China Blue Chenguang Chengdu Testing Technology Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Haili Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., China National Petroleum Corporation Petrochemical Research Institute, Shandong Dawn Polymer Material Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Antop Polymer Co., Ltd., Fuyang Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Institute, South China University of Technology, Huitong Chuanyuan Environmental Technology (Anhui) Co., Ltd., Wanrong Rili New Material (Hunan) Co., Ltd., Circulation New Material (Handan) Co., Ltd., Hunan Hengyi New Material Co., Ltd., Kingfa Sci. & Tech. Co., Ltd., Tonggui Technology Chengdu Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Shitian Material Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Weigang Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., Xiamen Luhai Environmental Co., Ltd., Dongguan Guoheng Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., Fujian Hongchang Gongmao Motor Co., Ltd., Jiahua Recycled Nylon (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd., Hunan Xinjiyuan New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Hainan Institute of Inspection and Testing, Guangzhou Quality Supervision and Testing Institute, Jiangsu Province Recycling Resource Recovery and Utilization Association, Shanghai Qianshi Technology Co., Ltd., Qingdao Customs Technology Center, Wuxi Yiwei Import and Export Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Customs Technology Center, Tianjin University, Guizhou University, Shanghai Ruiju Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., Jiahe Juneng (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., Anhui Xintao Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd., Taizhou Yongning Acrylic Products Co., Ltd., Tomson (Jiangsu) Material Technology Co., Ltd., Huikeqi (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.

4. Component Identification Standards

"Identification of Recycled Plastic Components in Plastics Part 1: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Materials" (GB/T 46019.1—2025)

Main drafting units: Guangzhou Customs Technology Center, Sinopec (Beijing) Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd., Zhili Technology (Guangdong) Co., Ltd., Zhongshan Quality and Measurement Supervision and Testing Institute of Guangdong Province, Zhejiang Haili Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Academy of Science and Technology Institute of Analysis and Testing (Beijing Physical and Chemical Analysis and Testing Center), China National Petroleum Corporation Petrochemical Research Institute, Ningbo Customs Technology Center, Beijing Huashu Chenguang Technology Co., Ltd., China Blue Chenguang Chengdu Testing Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Quality Supervision and Testing Research Institute, Tonggui Technology Chengdu Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Savi New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Fujian Sailong Technology Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Baolvt Environmental Technology Engineering Co., Ltd., Chengdu Huan Tou Circular Technology Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Peipu Polymer Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai Kumho Sunny Plastics Co., Ltd., Danone Asia Pacific (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd., Shanghai Kangshi Food Technology Co., Ltd., Jinan University, Yunmeng County DeBang Industrial Co., Ltd., Fujian Fiber Inspection Center, Wuxi Yiwei Import and Export Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Customs Industrial Products Testing Technology Center, Qingdao Customs Technology Center, Yantai Zhenghai Hetai Technology Co., Ltd., Anhui Peak Technology Co., Ltd., Dynasty (Jiangsu) Environmental Industry Holding Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Jincai New Material Co., Ltd., Shanghai Qianshi Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Wansu Cheng Plastics Co., Ltd., Hubei Botao Synthetic Fiber Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Zhongwang Technology Co., Ltd.

Plastics—Identification of Components in Recycled Plastics—Part 2: Polypropylene (PP) Materials (GB/T 46019.2—2025)

Main drafting units: Guangzhou Customs Technology Center, Circulation New Material (Handan) Co., Ltd., Beijing Institute of Science and Technology Analysis and Testing Institute (Beijing Institute of Physical and Chemical Analysis and Testing Center), Toshiba Home Appliance Manufacturing (Nanhai) Co., Ltd., Fujian Hua Sheng Ming Tu Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Zhili Technology (Guangdong) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Shitian Material Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Huashu Morning Light Technology Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Saiweier New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Sinopec (Beijing) Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd., Zhonglan Morning Light Chengdu Testing Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Customs Technology Center, Shandong Dawn Polymer Materials Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Quality Supervision and Testing Research Institute, Tonggui Technology Chengdu Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Baolvte Environmental Protection Technology Engineering Co., Ltd., Tianjin University, Guizhou University, Zhuhai Gree New Material Co., Ltd., Jinan University, Guangdong Bingxin New Material Co., Ltd., Kingfa Sci & Tech Co., Ltd., Shanghai Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd., Guangdong Shunwei Saite Engineering Plastics Development Co., Ltd., Fujian Fiber Inspection Center, Wanrong Rili New Material (Hunan) Co., Ltd., Yantai Zhenghai Hetai Technology Co., Ltd., Qingdao Customs Technology Center, Zhejiang Jincai New Material Co., Ltd., Hunan Zhongke New Material Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Ri Gao Tape New Material Co., Ltd., Hubei Botao Hefiber Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Haixinglong Plastic Hardware Products Co., Ltd., Shanghai Qianshi Technology Co., Ltd., Zhongzhibiao (Beijing) Standardization Service Center, Shanghai Ruiju Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd.

5. Evaluation Standards for Recycled Plastics

Technical Specification for Evaluation of Recycled Plastic Products—Part 1: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Materials (GB/T 46018.1—2025)

Main drafting units: Qingdao Customs of the People's Republic of China, Shanghai Ruiju Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Guangde Quancheng New Material Co., Ltd., Jiangxi Green Recycling Industry Co., Ltd., Donghua University, China Petroleum Group Petrochemical Research Institute Co., Ltd., Sinoblue Chenguang Chengdu Testing Technology Co., Ltd., Hisense Refrigerator Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Antop Polymer Co., Ltd., Qingdao Runxing Plastic New Material Co., Ltd., Qingdao University of Technology, Beijing Shijia Wanlian Technology Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Saiveier New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Fuyang Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Institute, Chengdu Huan Tou Circular Technology Co., Ltd., Zhangjiagang Customs Comprehensive Technology Center, Oerlikon Barmag Huitong (Yangzhou) Engineering Co., Ltd., Guangdong Xinhuiwei Industrial Investment Co., Ltd., Jiahe Wufeng (Hebei) Packaging Technology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Hanzhe Industrial Co., Ltd., Anhui Peak Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Lisi Daily Necessities Co., Ltd., Wuxi Yiwei Import and Export Co., Ltd., South China University of Technology, Beijing Huashu Chenguang Technology Co., Ltd., Jiangxi Miya New Material Co., Ltd., Shanghai Kumho Sunny Plastics Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yilian Plastics Co., Ltd., Hebei Tenghong Industrial Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Quality Supervision and Testing Research Institute, Aoyi High-Tech Materials (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., Yantai Zhenghai Hetai Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Customs Technology Center, Hangzhou Zhongwang Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Jianfeng New Material Co., Ltd., Tonggui Technology Chengdu Co., Ltd., Dongguan Wan Su Technology Co., Ltd., and Huikeqi (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.

Technical Specification for Evaluation of Recycled Plastic Products Part 2: Polystyrene (PS) Materials (GB/T 46018.2—2025)

Main Drafting Organizations: Shanghai Ruiju Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Qingdao Customs of the People's Republic of China, Jiaxing Anyiju Plastic Industry Co., Ltd., Hubei Midea Refrigerator Co., Ltd., Circular New Materials (Handan) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Shitian Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Huitong Chuanyuan Environmental Protection Technology (Anhui) Co., Ltd., Beijing Huashu Chenguang Technology Co., Ltd., Zhuhai Gree New Materials Co., Ltd., Fuyang Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Institute, Kingfa Sci. & Tech. Co., Ltd., Hisense Refrigerator Co., Ltd., Fujian Yinghao Cultural & Creative Co., Ltd., Qingdao University of Technology, South China University of Technology, Wanrong Rili New Materials (Hunan) Co., Ltd., Tianjin Zhonghuan Xinyu Technology Co., Ltd., Zhonglan Chenguang Chengdu Testing Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Quality Supervision and Inspection Institute, Zhangjiagang Customs Comprehensive Technology Center, Guangzhou Customs Technology Center, Dongguan Guoheng Plastics Technology Co., Ltd., Xinjiang Turpan Natural Environment Experimental Research Center, Tonggui Technology Chengdu Co., Ltd., Huikeqi (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.

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