China China issues national standard for hazardous substance content limits for skin-contacting components of watches

China issues national standard for hazardous substance content limits for skin-contacting components of watches

On Sept. 29, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published a national standard called the Specification for the Limitation of Harmful Substances Found in Watch Casings Contacting Directly with Skin (GB 44702-2024), which will come into effect Oct. 1, 2025.

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX Ltd.
General Director, E&H Consulting Co., Ltd.

Business Performance

Expertise in EHS (environment, health and safety) consulting in ASEAN region.
- Environmental regulations updating
- Chemical regulations consulting

Background

MSc in Earth Science, The University of Tokyo

AOKI Kenji