Policy Monitoring Daily Report | 2026-05-14 | June 1 Compliance Countdown 18 Days + Architectural Coating Solvent Ban

Policy Monitoring Daily Report | 2026-05-14

Monitoring: EU REACH SVHC, China GB Standards

Key Updates

1. GB 30981.1-2025 Architectural Coatings Hazardous Substance Limits (June 1, 18 days)

• Bans solvent-based wall coatings for on-site architectural painting — mandatory water-based substitution
• Consolidates GB 18582, GB 24408, GB 30981 etc.
• Risk: RED High

2. GB 30981.2-2025 Industrial Coatings Hazardous Substance Limits (June 1, 18 days)

• VOC limits significantly tightened
• Risk: RED High

3. GB 18580-2025 Wood-Based Panel Formaldehyde Limits (June 1, 18 days)

• ENF grade max 0.050 mg/m3, replacing E1 grade 0.124 mg/m3
• Risk: RED High

4. SAMR Published 402 New National Standards (May 9)

• AI/Computing/Cybersecurity 39, Semiconductor/BeiDou/Electronic Gas 23, PV/Nuclear 21, Aerospace 34
• Non-ferrous metal recycling 29, Fire safety 22
• Risk: YELLOW Medium

5. 1,071 Standards Effective May 1

• GB 10631-2025 Fireworks (old-standard products banned)
• Smart appliance L1-L5 grading, Green logistics, Coffee machine first standard
• Risk: YELLOW Medium

6. Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law (Already in Effect)

• Presidential Order No. 64, Risk: RED High

EU REACH SVHC: No new additions (baseline 253) GREEN

Action Recommendations

• RED URGENT 18 days: Architectural coatings complete water-based transition; Industrial coatings VOC compliance; Wood panels ENF testing
• RED Immediate: Hazardous chemical enterprises compliance self-assessment
• YELLOW Before Aug 1: GB 46520-2025 insulation materials compliance
• BLUE Planning: Monitor 402 new standards implementation timeline

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