China China Proposes Draft Revision of National Standard for General Rules for Chemical Hazard Evaluation

Draft Standard Introduces Numerical Hazard Scoring System Based on GHS Classifications

China Proposes Draft Revision of National Standard for General Rules for Chemical Hazard Evaluation

On September 28, 2026, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) released a draft revision and explanatory document for the recommended national standard General Rules for Chemical Hazard Evaluation (GB/T 22225-2008) for public comment.

While the official release and effective dates have not been finalized, the explanatory document proposes an effective date six months following its formal publication. Target entities include

Author / Responsibility

ZOU Jiaqi

Researcher, Research & Consulting Dept. EnviX Ltd.

Business Performance

Joined Envix in April 2026, currently focusing on the research and analysis of environmental regulations in China. Prior to this, acquired two years of experience as an editor for the international academic journal Sustainability, gaining extensive expertise in global sustainability trends and professional research.

Background

M.Sc. in Marine Science, China University of Geosciences.
Mainly focused on climate change research.

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