GB 8771-1988
Hygienic standard for lead content of pencil coating (English Version)

Standard No.

GB 8771-1988

Language

Chinese, Available in English version

Release Date

1988

Published By

General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People‘s Republic of China

Status

Be replaced 2008-01

Replace By

GB 8771-2007

Latest

GB 8771-2007

Scope

This standard stipulates the maximum allowable content of lead in the paint layer of pencils to protect the health of children and adolescents. This standard applies to various types of pencils used by middle and primary school students in my country and pencils produced by the pen industry for export.

GB 8771-1988 history

• 2007 GB 8771-2007 Maximum limits for soluble elements content of pencil coating
• 1988 GB 8771-1988 Hygienic standard for lead content of pencil coating