GB/T 43839-2024 Safety technical requirements for products used for companion animals (pets)
1 Scope
This document gives the classification and the instructions for use of products used for companion animals (pets) kept in households (hereinafter referred to as “pet products”), specifies the safety technical requirements, inspection rules and marks of pet products, and describes the corresponding test methods.
This document is applicable to the manufacturing, sales and safety evaluation of pet products.
This document is not applicable to various pet products used by children. Additional requirements may apply for pet products that are clearly designed or intended for use by children.
This standard is not applicable to the following products:
——food;
——drugs;
——health care products;
——medical supplies and devices;
——products for experimental animals;
——products for wild animals;
——animal products for animal husbandry;
——animal products for aquaculture;
——products for special animals (police dogs, military dogs, military pigeons, military scout fish and other animals);
——animal products used for training, performing and displaying in aquariums, underwater worlds, zoos, circuses and other places;
——devices and products used for displaying and selling animals in supermarkets, open fairs, restaurants, hotels, guesthouses and other public places;
——various products such as trawls, gillnets, harpoons and fishing tackles for fishing and harvesting economic animals in waters;
——appliances used for hunting, such as explosives, detonators, traps, shotguns, knives, slingshots, bows and arrows and electric hunting grids;
——reagents (water quality conditioners, fungicides, microelement additive, testing reagents, water quality cleaners, etc. used for raising aquatic, amphibious and reptile pets);
——special protective products such as anti-poisoning, radiation-proof and high-temperature-resistant products;
——testing, calibration and debugging equipment of pet products;
——specially designed products.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 3920 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to rubbing
GB 4706 (All parts) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
GB 4806.4 National food safety standard - Ceramic ware
GB 4806.5 National food safety standard - Glass ware
GB 4806.7 National food safety standard - Food contact plastic materials and articles
GB 4806.8 National food safety standard - Food contact paper and board materials and articles
GB 4806.9 National food safety standard - Food contact metal materials and articles
GB 4806.10 National food safety standard - Food contact painting and coating
GB 4806.11 National food safety standard - Food contact rubber materials and articles
GB 4943.1 Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements
GB/T 5713 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to water
GB/T 6461 Methods for corrosion testing of metallic and other inorganic coatings on metallic substrates - Rating of test specimens and manufactured articles subjected to corrosion tests
GB 6675.2 Safety of toys - Part 2: Mechanical and physical properties
GB 6675.4 Safety of toys - Part 4: Migration of certain elements
GB/T 6682 Water for analytical laboratory use - Specification and test methods
GB 7000 (All parts) Luminaires
GB/T 8372 Toothpaste
GB/T 10125 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests
GB 14930.1 National food safety standard - Detergent
GB/T 15818 Test method for biodegradability of surfactants
GB 15979 Hygienic standard for disposable sanitary products
GB/T 21801 Testing of chemicals - Ready biodegradability - Manometric respirometry test
GB/T 21802 Testing of chemicals - Ready biodegradability - Modified MITI test (I)
GB/T 21803 Testing of chemicals - Ready biodegradability - DOC die-away test
GB/T 21831 Testing of chemicals - Ready biodegradability - Closed bottle test
GB/T 21856 Testing of chemicals - Ready biodegradability - CO2 evolution test
GB/T 21857 Testing of chemicals - Ready biodegradability - Modified OECD screening test
GB/T 22048 Determination of certain phthalate esters in toys and children’s products
GB 22115 General requirements for raw materials of toothpastes
GB/T 22731 Fragrance compound
GB/T 27741 Paper and board - Determination of migratable fluorescent whitening agents
GB/T 28004.1 Disposable diapers - Part 1:Disposable diapers for baby
GB/T 30797 The test of food detergents - Determination of total arsenic
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents - Determination of heavy metals
GB/T 38412 Leather goods - General specification
GB/T 38496 Toxicological procedures and methods of safety evaluation for disinfectant
GB/T 38499 Evaluation method for stability of disinfectant
NY/T 2071 Determination of aflatoxins, zearalenone and T-2 in feeds - Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
WS/T 650 Evaluating method for efficacy of antibacterial and bacteriostasis
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
companion animals
pets
ornamental or companion animals kept by families to relieve the mental stress or bear the emotional sustenance of people
Note 1: Pets are animals kept by people for spiritual needs other than economic purposes. They are often regarded as partners, friends and even family members.
Note 2: Some typical examples of pets are as follows according to the classification of their living environment:
b) aquatic pets: goldfish, arowana, koi, clownfish, etc.;
c) amphibious pets: horned frogs, tree frogs, toads, etc.;
d) crawling pets: turtles, lizards, snakes, etc.
Foreword i 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 4 Classification 5 Requirements 5.1 General 5.2 Products for terrestrial pets 5.2.1 Daily necessities 5.2.1.1 Edges and tips 5.2.1.2 Corrosion resistance of exposed metal surface coating 5.2.1.3 Color fastness 5.2.1.4 Electrical safety 5.2.1.5 Heavy metals 5.2.1.6 Limits of phthalate plasticizers in plastic materials and products 5.2.1.7 Physical, chemical and hygienic indexes of cat litter 5.2.2 Oral cleaning and care products 5.2.2.1 Requirements for raw materials 5.2.2.2 Limits of hazardous substances 5.2.2.3 Microbial indexes 5.2.3 Wash supplies 5.2.3.1 Requirements for raw materials 5.2.3.2 Limits of hazardous substances 5.2.3.3 Microbial indexes 5.2.3.4 Toxicological safety 5.2.4 Toiletries 5.2.4.1 Physical and chemical indexes 5.2.4.2 Microbial indexes 5.2.4.3 Bactericidal, antibacterial and bacteriostatic performance 5.2.4.4 Toxicological safety 5.2.5 Environmental products 5.2.5.1 The limits of hazardous substances shall meet those specified in Table 15. 5.2.5.2 The microbial indexes shall meet the requirements of 5.2.2.3. 5.3 Products for aquatic pets 5.4 Products for amphibious/crawling pets 6 Test methods 6.1 Products for terrestrial pets 6.1.1 Daily necessities 6.1.1.1 Edges and tips 6.1.1.2 Corrosion resistance of exposed metal surface coating 6.1.1.3 Color fastness 6.1.1.4 Electrical safety 6.1.1.5 Heavy metals 6.1.1.6 Limits of phthalate plasticizers in plastic materials and products 6.1.1.7 Physical, chemical and hygienic indexes of cat litter 6.1.2 Oral cleaning and care products 6.1.2.1 Limits of hazardous substances 6.1.2.2 Microbial indexes 6.1.3 Wash supplies 6.1.3.1 Requirements for raw materials 6.1.3.2 Limits of hazardous substances 6.1.3.3 Microbial indexes 6.1.3.4 Toxicological safety 6.1.4 Toiletries 6.1.4.1 pH value 6.1.4.2 Migratable fluorescent substance 6.1.4.3 Lead, arsenic and mercury 6.1.4.4 Ethylene oxide residue 6.1.4.5 Stability of active ingredients 6.1.4.6 Microbial indexes 6.1.4.7 Bactericidal, antibacterial and bacteriostatic performance 6.1.4.8 Toxicological safety 6.1.5 Environmental products 6.2 Products for aquatic pets 7 Inspection rules 7.1 Sampling 7.2 Judgment 8 Marks and instructions for use 8.1 Marks 8.2 Instructions for use Annex A (Informative) Guidance for safe use Annex B (Normative) Determination of moisture content Annex C (Normative) Determination of heavy metal content Annex D (Normative) Determination of total mold count Annex E (Normative) Guidelines for safety marks Bibliography
GB/T 43839-2024 Safety technical requirements for products used for companion animals (pets)
1 Scope
This document gives the classification and the instructions for use of products used for companion animals (pets) kept in households (hereinafter referred to as “pet products”), specifies the safety technical requirements, inspection rules and marks of pet products, and describes the corresponding test methods.
This document is applicable to the manufacturing, sales and safety evaluation of pet products.
This document is not applicable to various pet products used by children. Additional requirements may apply for pet products that are clearly designed or intended for use by children.
This standard is not applicable to the following products:
——food;
——drugs;
——health care products;
——medical supplies and devices;
——products for experimental animals;
——products for wild animals;
——animal products for animal husbandry;
——animal products for aquaculture;
——products for special animals (police dogs, military dogs, military pigeons, military scout fish and other animals);
——animal products used for training, performing and displaying in aquariums, underwater worlds, zoos, circuses and other places;
——devices and products used for displaying and selling animals in supermarkets, open fairs, restaurants, hotels, guesthouses and other public places;
——various products such as trawls, gillnets, harpoons and fishing tackles for fishing and harvesting economic animals in waters;
——appliances used for hunting, such as explosives, detonators, traps, shotguns, knives, slingshots, bows and arrows and electric hunting grids;
——reagents (water quality conditioners, fungicides, microelement additive, testing reagents, water quality cleaners, etc. used for raising aquatic, amphibious and reptile pets);
——special protective products such as anti-poisoning, radiation-proof and high-temperature-resistant products;
——testing, calibration and debugging equipment of pet products;
——specially designed products.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 3920 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to rubbing
GB 4706 (All parts) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
GB 4806.4 National food safety standard - Ceramic ware
GB 4806.5 National food safety standard - Glass ware
GB 4806.7 National food safety standard - Food contact plastic materials and articles
GB 4806.8 National food safety standard - Food contact paper and board materials and articles
GB 4806.9 National food safety standard - Food contact metal materials and articles
GB 4806.10 National food safety standard - Food contact painting and coating
GB 4806.11 National food safety standard - Food contact rubber materials and articles
GB 4943.1 Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements
GB/T 5713 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to water
GB/T 6461 Methods for corrosion testing of metallic and other inorganic coatings on metallic substrates - Rating of test specimens and manufactured articles subjected to corrosion tests
GB 6675.2 Safety of toys - Part 2: Mechanical and physical properties
GB 6675.4 Safety of toys - Part 4: Migration of certain elements
GB/T 6682 Water for analytical laboratory use - Specification and test methods
GB 7000 (All parts) Luminaires
GB/T 8372 Toothpaste
GB/T 10125 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests
GB 14930.1 National food safety standard - Detergent
GB/T 15818 Test method for biodegradability of surfactants
GB 15979 Hygienic standard for disposable sanitary products
GB/T 21801 Testing of chemicals - Ready biodegradability - Manometric respirometry test
GB/T 21802 Testing of chemicals - Ready biodegradability - Modified MITI test (I)
GB/T 21803 Testing of chemicals - Ready biodegradability - DOC die-away test
GB/T 21831 Testing of chemicals - Ready biodegradability - Closed bottle test
GB/T 21856 Testing of chemicals - Ready biodegradability - CO2 evolution test
GB/T 21857 Testing of chemicals - Ready biodegradability - Modified OECD screening test
GB/T 22048 Determination of certain phthalate esters in toys and children’s products
GB 22115 General requirements for raw materials of toothpastes
GB/T 22731 Fragrance compound
GB/T 27741 Paper and board - Determination of migratable fluorescent whitening agents
GB/T 28004.1 Disposable diapers - Part 1:Disposable diapers for baby
GB/T 30797 The test of food detergents - Determination of total arsenic
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents - Determination of heavy metals
GB/T 38412 Leather goods - General specification
GB/T 38496 Toxicological procedures and methods of safety evaluation for disinfectant
GB/T 38499 Evaluation method for stability of disinfectant
NY/T 2071 Determination of aflatoxins, zearalenone and T-2 in feeds - Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
WS/T 650 Evaluating method for efficacy of antibacterial and bacteriostasis
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
companion animals
pets
ornamental or companion animals kept by families to relieve the mental stress or bear the emotional sustenance of people
Note 1: Pets are animals kept by people for spiritual needs other than economic purposes. They are often regarded as partners, friends and even family members.
Note 2: Some typical examples of pets are as follows according to the classification of their living environment:
a) terrestrial pets (except crawling pets): dogs, cats, rats, rabbits, larks, canaries, etc.;
b) aquatic pets: goldfish, arowana, koi, clownfish, etc.;
c) amphibious pets: horned frogs, tree frogs, toads, etc.;
d) crawling pets: turtles, lizards, snakes, etc.
Contents of GB/T 43839-2024
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Requirements
5.1 General
5.2 Products for terrestrial pets
5.2.1 Daily necessities
5.2.1.1 Edges and tips
5.2.1.2 Corrosion resistance of exposed metal surface coating
5.2.1.3 Color fastness
5.2.1.4 Electrical safety
5.2.1.5 Heavy metals
5.2.1.6 Limits of phthalate plasticizers in plastic materials and products
5.2.1.7 Physical, chemical and hygienic indexes of cat litter
5.2.2 Oral cleaning and care products
5.2.2.1 Requirements for raw materials
5.2.2.2 Limits of hazardous substances
5.2.2.3 Microbial indexes
5.2.3 Wash supplies
5.2.3.1 Requirements for raw materials
5.2.3.2 Limits of hazardous substances
5.2.3.3 Microbial indexes
5.2.3.4 Toxicological safety
5.2.4 Toiletries
5.2.4.1 Physical and chemical indexes
5.2.4.2 Microbial indexes
5.2.4.3 Bactericidal, antibacterial and bacteriostatic performance
5.2.4.4 Toxicological safety
5.2.5 Environmental products
5.2.5.1 The limits of hazardous substances shall meet those specified in Table 15.
5.2.5.2 The microbial indexes shall meet the requirements of 5.2.2.3.
5.3 Products for aquatic pets
5.4 Products for amphibious/crawling pets
6 Test methods
6.1 Products for terrestrial pets
6.1.1 Daily necessities
6.1.1.1 Edges and tips
6.1.1.2 Corrosion resistance of exposed metal surface coating
6.1.1.3 Color fastness
6.1.1.4 Electrical safety
6.1.1.5 Heavy metals
6.1.1.6 Limits of phthalate plasticizers in plastic materials and products
6.1.1.7 Physical, chemical and hygienic indexes of cat litter
6.1.2 Oral cleaning and care products
6.1.2.1 Limits of hazardous substances
6.1.2.2 Microbial indexes
6.1.3 Wash supplies
6.1.3.1 Requirements for raw materials
6.1.3.2 Limits of hazardous substances
6.1.3.3 Microbial indexes
6.1.3.4 Toxicological safety
6.1.4 Toiletries
6.1.4.1 pH value
6.1.4.2 Migratable fluorescent substance
6.1.4.3 Lead, arsenic and mercury
6.1.4.4 Ethylene oxide residue
6.1.4.5 Stability of active ingredients
6.1.4.6 Microbial indexes
6.1.4.7 Bactericidal, antibacterial and bacteriostatic performance
6.1.4.8 Toxicological safety
6.1.5 Environmental products
6.2 Products for aquatic pets
7 Inspection rules
7.1 Sampling
7.2 Judgment
8 Marks and instructions for use
8.1 Marks
8.2 Instructions for use
Annex A (Informative) Guidance for safe use
Annex B (Normative) Determination of moisture content
Annex C (Normative) Determination of heavy metal content
Annex D (Normative) Determination of total mold count
Annex E (Normative) Guidelines for safety marks
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