# CNCA sets phased transition timeline for China RoHS conformity assessment to GB 26572-2025

China RoHS Conformity Assessment System (GB 26572-2025 Transition)  
Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA)  
**Announced**  
Nov 20, 2025  
**Implementation**  
Nov 20, 2025

## Description

China's Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) issued Announcement No. 44 of 2025 establishing a phased transition timeline for conformity assessment under China RoHS. From publication until December 31, 2025, companies may use GB/T 26572-2011, GB/T 26572-2011 with Amendment 1, or GB 26572-2025 for conformity assessment. From January 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, companies must use either GB/T 26572-2011 with Amendment 1 or GB 26572-2025. From August 1, 2027 onward, only GB 26572-2025 may be used. Products that completed conformity assessment under GB/T 26572-2011 before January 1, 2026 must complete reassessment by January 1, 2027. This affects all electrical and electronic product manufacturers and importers placing products on the Chinese market.

## Sources
- Official [CNCA Announcement No. 44 of 2025 - Adjustment of Conformity Assessment System for Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products](https://www.cnca.gov.cn/zwxx/gg/2025/art/2025/art_a112fdc22f064071b489dd069f2e7b46.html)

## Key Findings

CNCA sets phased transition timeline for China RoHS conformity assessment to GB 26572-2025

> /zwxx/gg/index.html) > [2025](zwxx/gg/2025/index.html) 国家认证认可监督管理委员会公告 发布时间：2025-11-20 2025年第44号 市场监管总局 工业和信息化部关于调整 电器电子产品有害物质限制使用合格评定制度 限量要求与检测方法适用标准的公告 GB/T 26572-2011《电子电气产品中限用物质的限量要求》及其第1号修改单、GB 26572-2025《电器电子产品有害物质限制使用要求》等有关国家标准已发布。为确保电器电子产品有害物质限制使用合格评定工作有序实施，现将有关要求明确如下： 一、本公告发布之日至2025年12月31日，企业应依据GB/T 26572-2011或GB/T 26572-2011及其第1号修改单或GB 26572-2025开展合格评定活动；2026年1月1日至2027年7月31日，应依据GB/T 26572-2011及其第1号修改单或GB 26572-2025。