Vol. 1414 | 25 Jul 2024

China – GB 30585-2024: Safety technical specifications for infants’ and Children’s footwear will come into effective June 1, 2025

The Standardization Administration of China has announced that GB 30585-2024 “Safety technical specifications for infants’ and children’s footwear” will come into effect on June 1, 2025. This standard applies to footwear products made from various materials, intended for children and infants aged 14 years or below.

Vol. 1413 | 25 Jul 2024

China – GB 25038-2024: General safety requirements for footwear, Effective June 1,2025

The Standardization Administration of China has announced that GB 25038-2024 “General safety requirements for footwear” will come into effect on June 1, 2025. The standard is applicable to footwear products made of various materials. It does not apply to protective shoes (boots), footwear for children aged 14 years or below.

Vol. 1410 | 12 Jul 2024

China Market Update: Updated Textile, Footwear Products & Hardgoods Standard List 2024

In the first half of 2024, the standardization administration of the People’s Republic of China released announcement No.1, No.10, No.12 and No.14 and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China released announcement No.4 to publish standards updates.

Vol. 1390 | 19 Jan 2024

China Market Update: Updated Textile, Footwear Products & Hardgoods Standard List 2023

In late 2023, China released updated standards for textile, footwear, and hardgoods products, covering various categories including sportswear, homewear, labeling, and safety specifications.