This document specifies the maximum limit requirements for lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, and soluble heavy metals (soluble antimony, soluble arsenic, soluble barium, soluble cadmium, soluble chromium, soluble lead, soluble mercury, and soluble selenium) in printing inks. It also describes the test methods. This document applies to printing ink products.
Basic Data
Standard ID
GB 46997-2025 (GB46997-2025)
Description (Translated English)
Limits of certain heavy metal in printing ink
Sector / Industry
National Standard
Classification of Chinese Standard
Y44
Classification of International Standard
87.080
Word Count Estimation
26,285
Date of Issue
2025-12-31
Date of Implementation
2027-01-01
Issuing agency(ies)
State Administration for Market Regulation, Standardization Administration of China
