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GB 41700-2022: Electronic cigarette
GB 41700-2022
GB
NATIONAL STANDARD OF THE
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
ICS 65.160
CCS X 87
Electronic cigarette
ISSUED ON: APRIL 08, 2022
IMPLEMENTED ON: OCTOBER 01, 2022
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation;
Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China.
Table of Contents
Foreword ... 4
1 Scope ... 5
2 Normative references ... 5
3 Terms and definitions ... 7
4 Design and raw material requirements ... 8
4.1 Design requirements... 8
4.2 Raw material requirements ... 9
5 Technical requirements ... 10
5.1 Electronic cigarette device ... 10
5.2 E-atomization material ... 11
5.3 Electronic cigarette emissions ... 11
6 Test methods ... 12
6.1 Electronic cigarette device ... 12
6.2 E-atomization material ... 13
6.3 Electronic cigarette emissions ... 13
7 Marks and product manual ... 13
7.1 Marks ... 13
7.2 Product manual ... 14
Annex A (normative) Additives and maximum usage amount allowed in e-atomization
material ... 16
Annex B (normative) Test method for atomization area temperature ... 20
Annex C (normative) Determination of 2,3-butanedione in e-atomization material ... 22
Annex D (normative) Standard suction conditions for electronic cigarette ... 27
Annex E (normative) Determination of emission amount of nicotine in electronic
cigarette emissions ... 29
Annex F (normative) Determination of emission amount of formaldehyde,
acetaldehyde, acrolein and 2,3-butanedione in electronic cigarette emissions ... 33
Electronic cigarette
1 Scope
This document defines terms and definitions for electronic cigarette. It specifies the
design and raw material requirements and technical requirements for electronic
cigarette. It describes the test methods and provides the marks and product manual.
This document applies to electronic cigarette and electronic cigarette module.
This document does not apply to other tobacco products.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 1540, Paper and board - Determination of water absorption - Cobb method
GB/T 2423.7-2018, Environmental testing - Part 2: Test methods - Test Ec: Rough
handling shocks, primarily for equipment-type specimens
GB/T 4208-2017, Degrees of protection provided by enclosure (IP code)
GB 4343.1, Electromagnetic compatibility requirements for household appliances,
electric tools and similar apparatus - Part 1: Emission
GB 4706.1, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General
requirements
GB 4806.1, National Food Safety Standard - General Safety Requirements on Food
Contact Materials and Articles
GB 4806.3, National Food Safety Standard - Enamelware
GB 4806.4, National Food Safety Standard - Ceramic Ware
GB 4806.5, National Food Safety Standard - Glass Products
GB 4806.6, National Food Safety Standard - Plastic resin used in food-contact
GB 4806.7, National Food Safety Standard - Food Contact Used Plastic Materials
and Products
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1 electronic cigarette
An electron delivery system used to generate aerosols for human inhalation.
NOTE: Cigarettes are not included.
3.2 e-atomization material
Mixtures and auxiliary substances that can be fully or partially atomized by electronic
devices into inhalable aerosols.
3.3 e-liquid
E-atomization material in liquid form.
3.4 electronic cigarette device
An electronic device that aerosolizes e-atomization material into inhalable aerosol.
3.5 electronic cigarette module
A component or combination of components that constitutes an independent part of an
electronic cigarette.
NOTE: It includes any product that is sold separately and can form an independent part of an
electronic cigarette.
3.6 cartridge
An electronic cigarette module that contains e-atomization material.
3.7 atomization agent
Substances in e-atomization material that can be atomized into the main components of
aerosols.
NOTE: Typically, it is propylene glycol, glycerin and water.
3.8 additive in e-atomization material
Substances added to e-atomization material for functional needs such as improving
quality and preventing deterioration.
3.9 electronic cigarette material
Materials other than e-atomization material used in the manufacture of electronic
cigarettes.
3.10 electronic cigarette emissions
Aerosols produced by smoking electronic cigarettes.
3.11 emission amount
The amount of a certain substance or a certain type of substance in electronic cigarette
emissions under standard smoking conditions.
4 Design and raw material requirements
4.1 Design requirements
4.1.1 Electronic cigarette device
4.1.1.1 The general safety design of electronic cigarette device shall meet the
requirements of GB 4706.1.
4.1.1.2 The design of electromagnetic compatibility performance for electronic
cigarette device shall meet the requirements of GB 4343.1.
4.1.2 Electronic cigarette material
4.1.2.1 The selection of materials that come into contact with the oral cavity, e-
atomization material, and electronic cigarette emissions shall meet the requirements of
GB 4806.1, GB 4806.3 ~ GB 4806.11.
4.1.2.2 The selection of materials that are not in contact with oral cavity, e-atomization
material, and electronic cigarette emissions shall meet the limit requirements of GB/T
26572 for restricted substances in homogeneous materials.
4.1.3 E-atomization material
4.1.3.1 It shall not be inducing to juveniles. The characteristic flavor of the product shall
not present flavors other than tobacco.
4.1.3.2 E-atomization material shall contain nicotine.
4.1.3.3 The selection of additive in e-atomization material shall meet the following
principles:
a) It shall not increase health risk under normal and foreseeable conditions of use.
b) It shall be technically necessary to use.
a) The additives and the maximum amount allowed to be used in the e-atomization
material are implemented in accordance with Annex A.
b) The use of other additives shall be evaluated for their toxicological properties and
use safety risks. It is confirmed that it will not increase the health risks of users.
The content of the evaluation includes but is not limited to food safety, inhalation
safety, and safety under the conditions of electronic cigarette use.
c) Additives that are regulated by the national food safety standards shall comply
with the stipulations. If there is no national food safety standard, the enterprise
shall make corresponding regulations on the requirements for purity, impurities
and pollutants.
d) Attention shall be paid to changes in the safety risk information of substances
used. Timely adjustments shall be made.
5 Technical requirements
5.1 Electronic cigarette device
5.1.1 Anti-filling
The electronic cigarette device and cartridge shall have a closed structure that prevents
artificial filling.
5.1.2 Leakproof fluid
The electronic cigarette device and cartridge using e-liquid shall have good airtightness.
There shall be no leakage.
5.1.3 Startup protection
The electronic cigarette device shall have a child-resistant activation function and a
protection functio...