Issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People's Republic of China
the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Technical requirements
5 Test methods
6 Packaging marking
Bibliography
Package of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 1: General requirements
1 Scope
This document specifies the technical requirements for the packages of household and similar electrical appliances, describes the corresponding test methods, and proposes requirements for the selection and use of packaging marking.
This document is applicable to the packages of household and similar electrical appliances.
2 Normative references
The following normative 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 191 Packaging - Pictorial marking for handling of goods
GB/T 4857.1 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 1: Identification of parts when testing
GB/T 4857.2-2005 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 2: Temperature and humidity conditioning
GB/T 4857.3 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 3: Stacking test methods using a static load
GB/T 4857.4-2008 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 4: Compression and stacking tests using a compression tester
GB/T 4857.5-1992 Packaging - Transport packages - Vertical impact test method by dropping
GB/T 4857.7-2005 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 7: Sinusoidal vibration test method at constant frequency
GB/T 4857.11-2005 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 11: Horizontal impact test methods
GB/T 4857.23-2021 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 23: Vertical random vibration test method
GB/T 12123 General requirements for designing of packages
GB/T 16716 (All parts) Packaging and the environment
GB/T 18455 Package recycling marking
GB/T 31268 Restricting excessive packaging for commodity - General rule
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
household and similar electrical appliances
electrical appliances that are used by non-professionals at homes, apartments and similar places (e.g., shops, light industry and farms) with a rated voltage of not greater than 250V for single-phase AC appliances and 480V for other appliances
[Source: GB 44246-2024, 3.1]
3.2
packaging
generic term of containers, materials, auxiliaries, etc. employed through certain technical methods to protect products, facilitate transportation, and promote sales during the circulation process
Note: It also refers to the operation activities involving the application of certain technical methods in the process of using containers, materials and auxiliaries to achieve the above purposes.
[Source: GB/T 4122.1-2008, 2.1, modified]
3.3
package
entirety formed by a product after undergoing the packaging process
[Source: GB/T 4122.1-2008, 2.2]
3.4
packaging material
materials used to meet the packaging requirements of a product
Note: Packaging materials may include recyclable materials.
4 Technical requirements
4.1 General requirements
4.1.1 The packaging design shall be conducted based on the nature, characteristics, and storage and transportation conditions of the product, and shall comply with the relevant requirements of GB/T 12123 and GB/T 31268.
4.1.2 The packaging of products should take into account the impact on health and the environment, and green packaging that is reusable, recyclable, and renewable complying with GB/T 16716 (all parts) should be adopted.
Note: Green packaging refers to packaging that, throughout the entire lifecycle of the packaged product, minimizes harm to human health and the ecological environment while reducing resource and energy consumption on the premise of meeting the functional requirements of packaging.
4.1.3 The packaging of products shall be robust, safe, reliable, and easy to handle, ensuring that the safety and service performance of the products are not compromised due to packaging during normal handling, transportation, and storage, and not adversely affecting sales or user experience.
4.1.4 After passing inspection, the product shall be packaged only when all accessories and spare parts (if any), as well as instructions for use, certificates of conformity, packing lists, etc. are complete.
4.1.5 Test items shall be selected based on the packaging method, circulation scenario, and protective requirements of the package. When necessary, specific test items shall be defined in the product particular requirement standards.
4.2 Requirements for climatic environmental tests
4.2.1 Low-temperature storage
Packages intended for storage and transportation under low-temperature conditions shall undergo a low-temperature storage test in accordance with the method specified in 5.2.1. After the test:
a) Upon visual inspection, packaging components such as cartons, cushioning materials, and packaging bags shall not exhibit abnormalities such as cracking or de-bonding;
b) Upon visual inspection, the appearance and structure of the package shall be normal, product labels shall not show signs of curling, peeling, or fading, and there shall be no residual bag marks or material imprints on the contained product.
4.2.2 High-temperature storage
Packages intended for storage and transportation under high-temperature conditions shall undergo a high-temperature storage test in accordance with the method specified in 5.2.2. After the test:
a) Upon visual inspection, packaging components such as cartons, cushioning materials, and packaging bags shall not exhibit abnormalities such as cracking or de-bonding;
b) Upon visual inspection, the appearance and structure of the package shall be normal, product labels shall not show signs of curling, peeling, or fading, and there shall be no residual bag marks or material imprints on the contained product.
4.2.3 High-temperature and high-humidity storage
Packages intended for storage and transportation under high-temperature and high-humidity conditions shall undergo a high-temperature and high-humidity storage test in accordance with the method specified in 5.2.3. After the test:
a) Upon visual inspection, packaging components such as cartons, cushioning materials, and packaging bags shall not exhibit abnormalities such as cracking or de-bonding;
b) Upon visual inspection, the appearance and structure of the package shall be normal, product labels shall not show signs of curling, peeling, or fading, and there shall be no residual bag marks or material imprints on the contained product.
4.3 Requirements for mechanical environmental tests
4.3.1 Static clamping
Packages that are handled using clamp trucks during handling and transportation shall undergo a static clamping test in accordance with the method specified in 5.3.1. After the test:
a) Upon visual inspection, the package shall not exhibit damage or cracks in its appearance. The protective performance of the internal cushioning components shall be confirmed to meet the requirements through corresponding tests;
b) Upon visual inspection, the package shall not show signs of deformation, dents, etc., in its appearance or structure, and the packaging marking shall not have obvious wear.
4.3.2 Stacking
4.3.2.1 Compressive stacking
Packages that are subjected to stacking operations during storage shall undergo a compressive stacking test in accordance with the method specified in 5.3.2.1. After the test begins:
a) Upon visual inspection, the outer carton of the package shall not exhibit collapse, bulging, or rupture, and the appearance and structure of the contained product within the package shall be normal;
b) Upon measurement, the maximum compressive deformation of the package height shall not exceed 19mm;
Note 1: This requirement applies to Test Method a in 5.3.2.1.2.
Note 2: The maximum compressive deformation shall be defined based on the characteristics of the specific product package.
c) Upon measurement, the difference between the package heights before and after the test shall be ≤15mm/m.
Note 3: This requirement applies to Test Method b in 5.3.2.1.2.
Note 4: The initial height of the package is measured after applying a preload (or load) for 60s. The height after test is measured automatically 48h after reaching the load state.
Note 5: This clause applies to all types of packages.
4.3.2.2 Static physical stacking
Packages that may be at risk of tipping over during stacking operations shall undergo a static physical stacking test in accordance with the method specified in 5.3.2.2. After the test begins:
a) The package shall not tip over;
b) Upon measurement, the difference between the height of the stacked package (at the bottom layer) and the package height before the test shall be ≤15mm/m;
c) Upon visual inspection, the outer carton of the package shall not exhibit collapse, bulging, or rupture, and the appearance and structure of the contained product within the package shall be normal.
4.3.3 Vibration
Packages that are subjected to vibration during transportation shall undergo a vibration test in accordance with the method specified in either 5.3.3.1 or 5.3.3.2. After the test:
a) Upon visual inspection, severe surface abrasion shall not be present on the outer packaging surface of the package, and the packaging materials shall not exhibit abnormalities such as cracking, de-bonding, or bulging;
b) Upon visual inspection, the appearance of the contained product within the package shall be normal, and the structural components of the product shall not be loosened, detached or broken.
Note: This clause applies to all types of packages.
4.3.4 Impact
4.3.4.1 Drop
Packages that are at risk of being dropped during handling and transportation shall undergo a drop test in accordance with the method specified in 5.3.4.1. After the test:
a) Upon visual inspection, severe damage shall not be present on the outer packaging or cushioning materials such as internal cushioning pads of the package;
b) Upon visual inspection, the appearance and structure of the contained product within the package shall be normal, and the movable components shall operate smoothly without exhibiting cracking, loosening, functional failure, etc.
Note: This clause applies to all types of packages.
4.3.4.2 Inclined plane impact
When a specific part of the package cannot undergo a drop test, the corresponding part may undergo an inclined plane impact test in accordance with the method specified in 5.3.4.2. After the test:
a) Upon visual inspection, severe damage shall not be present on the outer packaging or cushioning materials such as internal cushioning pads of the package;
b) Upon visual inspection, the appearance and structure of the contained product within the package shall be normal, and the movable components shall operate smoothly without exhibiting cracking, loosening, functional failure, etc.
Foreword II Introduction IV 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 4 Technical requirements 5 Test methods 6 Packaging marking Bibliography
ICS 97.030
CCS Y 68
National Standard of the People’s Republic of China
GB/T 22939.1-2025
Replaces GB/T 1019-2008
Package of household and similar electrical appliances -
Part 1: General requirements
(English Translation)
Issue date: 2025-04-25 Implementation date: 2025-11-01
Issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People's Republic of China
the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Technical requirements
5 Test methods
6 Packaging marking
Bibliography
Package of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 1: General requirements
1 Scope
This document specifies the technical requirements for the packages of household and similar electrical appliances, describes the corresponding test methods, and proposes requirements for the selection and use of packaging marking.
This document is applicable to the packages of household and similar electrical appliances.
2 Normative references
The following normative 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 191 Packaging - Pictorial marking for handling of goods
GB/T 4857.1 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 1: Identification of parts when testing
GB/T 4857.2-2005 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 2: Temperature and humidity conditioning
GB/T 4857.3 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 3: Stacking test methods using a static load
GB/T 4857.4-2008 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 4: Compression and stacking tests using a compression tester
GB/T 4857.5-1992 Packaging - Transport packages - Vertical impact test method by dropping
GB/T 4857.7-2005 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 7: Sinusoidal vibration test method at constant frequency
GB/T 4857.11-2005 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 11: Horizontal impact test methods
GB/T 4857.23-2021 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 23: Vertical random vibration test method
GB/T 12123 General requirements for designing of packages
GB/T 16716 (All parts) Packaging and the environment
GB/T 18455 Package recycling marking
GB/T 31268 Restricting excessive packaging for commodity - General rule
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
household and similar electrical appliances
electrical appliances that are used by non-professionals at homes, apartments and similar places (e.g., shops, light industry and farms) with a rated voltage of not greater than 250V for single-phase AC appliances and 480V for other appliances
[Source: GB 44246-2024, 3.1]
3.2
packaging
generic term of containers, materials, auxiliaries, etc. employed through certain technical methods to protect products, facilitate transportation, and promote sales during the circulation process
Note: It also refers to the operation activities involving the application of certain technical methods in the process of using containers, materials and auxiliaries to achieve the above purposes.
[Source: GB/T 4122.1-2008, 2.1, modified]
3.3
package
entirety formed by a product after undergoing the packaging process
[Source: GB/T 4122.1-2008, 2.2]
3.4
packaging material
materials used to meet the packaging requirements of a product
Note: Packaging materials may include recyclable materials.
4 Technical requirements
4.1 General requirements
4.1.1 The packaging design shall be conducted based on the nature, characteristics, and storage and transportation conditions of the product, and shall comply with the relevant requirements of GB/T 12123 and GB/T 31268.
4.1.2 The packaging of products should take into account the impact on health and the environment, and green packaging that is reusable, recyclable, and renewable complying with GB/T 16716 (all parts) should be adopted.
Note: Green packaging refers to packaging that, throughout the entire lifecycle of the packaged product, minimizes harm to human health and the ecological environment while reducing resource and energy consumption on the premise of meeting the functional requirements of packaging.
4.1.3 The packaging of products shall be robust, safe, reliable, and easy to handle, ensuring that the safety and service performance of the products are not compromised due to packaging during normal handling, transportation, and storage, and not adversely affecting sales or user experience.
4.1.4 After passing inspection, the product shall be packaged only when all accessories and spare parts (if any), as well as instructions for use, certificates of conformity, packing lists, etc. are complete.
4.1.5 Test items shall be selected based on the packaging method, circulation scenario, and protective requirements of the package. When necessary, specific test items shall be defined in the product particular requirement standards.
4.2 Requirements for climatic environmental tests
4.2.1 Low-temperature storage
Packages intended for storage and transportation under low-temperature conditions shall undergo a low-temperature storage test in accordance with the method specified in 5.2.1. After the test:
a) Upon visual inspection, packaging components such as cartons, cushioning materials, and packaging bags shall not exhibit abnormalities such as cracking or de-bonding;
b) Upon visual inspection, the appearance and structure of the package shall be normal, product labels shall not show signs of curling, peeling, or fading, and there shall be no residual bag marks or material imprints on the contained product.
4.2.2 High-temperature storage
Packages intended for storage and transportation under high-temperature conditions shall undergo a high-temperature storage test in accordance with the method specified in 5.2.2. After the test:
a) Upon visual inspection, packaging components such as cartons, cushioning materials, and packaging bags shall not exhibit abnormalities such as cracking or de-bonding;
b) Upon visual inspection, the appearance and structure of the package shall be normal, product labels shall not show signs of curling, peeling, or fading, and there shall be no residual bag marks or material imprints on the contained product.
4.2.3 High-temperature and high-humidity storage
Packages intended for storage and transportation under high-temperature and high-humidity conditions shall undergo a high-temperature and high-humidity storage test in accordance with the method specified in 5.2.3. After the test:
a) Upon visual inspection, packaging components such as cartons, cushioning materials, and packaging bags shall not exhibit abnormalities such as cracking or de-bonding;
b) Upon visual inspection, the appearance and structure of the package shall be normal, product labels shall not show signs of curling, peeling, or fading, and there shall be no residual bag marks or material imprints on the contained product.
4.3 Requirements for mechanical environmental tests
4.3.1 Static clamping
Packages that are handled using clamp trucks during handling and transportation shall undergo a static clamping test in accordance with the method specified in 5.3.1. After the test:
a) Upon visual inspection, the package shall not exhibit damage or cracks in its appearance. The protective performance of the internal cushioning components shall be confirmed to meet the requirements through corresponding tests;
b) Upon visual inspection, the package shall not show signs of deformation, dents, etc., in its appearance or structure, and the packaging marking shall not have obvious wear.
4.3.2 Stacking
4.3.2.1 Compressive stacking
Packages that are subjected to stacking operations during storage shall undergo a compressive stacking test in accordance with the method specified in 5.3.2.1. After the test begins:
a) Upon visual inspection, the outer carton of the package shall not exhibit collapse, bulging, or rupture, and the appearance and structure of the contained product within the package shall be normal;
b) Upon measurement, the maximum compressive deformation of the package height shall not exceed 19mm;
Note 1: This requirement applies to Test Method a in 5.3.2.1.2.
Note 2: The maximum compressive deformation shall be defined based on the characteristics of the specific product package.
c) Upon measurement, the difference between the package heights before and after the test shall be ≤15mm/m.
Note 3: This requirement applies to Test Method b in 5.3.2.1.2.
Note 4: The initial height of the package is measured after applying a preload (or load) for 60s. The height after test is measured automatically 48h after reaching the load state.
Note 5: This clause applies to all types of packages.
4.3.2.2 Static physical stacking
Packages that may be at risk of tipping over during stacking operations shall undergo a static physical stacking test in accordance with the method specified in 5.3.2.2. After the test begins:
a) The package shall not tip over;
b) Upon measurement, the difference between the height of the stacked package (at the bottom layer) and the package height before the test shall be ≤15mm/m;
c) Upon visual inspection, the outer carton of the package shall not exhibit collapse, bulging, or rupture, and the appearance and structure of the contained product within the package shall be normal.
4.3.3 Vibration
Packages that are subjected to vibration during transportation shall undergo a vibration test in accordance with the method specified in either 5.3.3.1 or 5.3.3.2. After the test:
a) Upon visual inspection, severe surface abrasion shall not be present on the outer packaging surface of the package, and the packaging materials shall not exhibit abnormalities such as cracking, de-bonding, or bulging;
b) Upon visual inspection, the appearance of the contained product within the package shall be normal, and the structural components of the product shall not be loosened, detached or broken.
Note: This clause applies to all types of packages.
4.3.4 Impact
4.3.4.1 Drop
Packages that are at risk of being dropped during handling and transportation shall undergo a drop test in accordance with the method specified in 5.3.4.1. After the test:
a) Upon visual inspection, severe damage shall not be present on the outer packaging or cushioning materials such as internal cushioning pads of the package;
b) Upon visual inspection, the appearance and structure of the contained product within the package shall be normal, and the movable components shall operate smoothly without exhibiting cracking, loosening, functional failure, etc.
Note: This clause applies to all types of packages.
4.3.4.2 Inclined plane impact
When a specific part of the package cannot undergo a drop test, the corresponding part may undergo an inclined plane impact test in accordance with the method specified in 5.3.4.2. After the test:
a) Upon visual inspection, severe damage shall not be present on the outer packaging or cushioning materials such as internal cushioning pads of the package;
b) Upon visual inspection, the appearance and structure of the contained product within the package shall be normal, and the movable components shall operate smoothly without exhibiting cracking, loosening, functional failure, etc.
Contents of GB/T 22939.1-2025
Foreword II
Introduction IV
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Technical requirements
5 Test methods
6 Packaging marking
Bibliography
