GB/T 1604-2025Commodity pesticide regulations for acceptance (English PDF)

Foreword

This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part

1.Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting. This document replaces GB/T 1604-1995 "Rules for Acceptance of Commercial Pesticides". Compared with GB/T 1604-1995, the main differences are structural adjustments and revisions. Aside from the logical changes, the main technical changes are as follows:

---Added terms and definitions for the quality guarantee period (see 3.1);

---Added product label information for pesticide products (see 4.2);

---Added procedures for handling cases where the receiving unit discovers problems with pesticide products (see 4.4). Please note that some content in this document may involve patents. The issuing organization of this document assumes no responsibility for identifying patents. This document was proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China. This document is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee on Pesticide Standardization (SAC/TC133). This document was drafted by: Zhejiang Tianfeng Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Shenyang Shenhua Institute of Chemical Technology Testing Co., Ltd., and Jiangsu Changlong Agrochemical Co., Ltd. The company, Shanghai Lvze Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Jiamusi Heilong Pesticide Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Xin'an Chemical Group Co., Ltd. Hainan Zhengye Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Yingtai Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Shandong Weifang Runfeng Chemical Co., Ltd., Anhui Huachen Testing Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., and Hubei Taisheng Chemical Co., Ltd. The main drafters of this document are. Wang Haixia, Shao Yu, Mei Baogui, Jiang Ce, Rui Yanchun, Lü Jianwei, Xiao Caigen, Ye Shan, Xue Zhaoxian, and Zhou Guofeng. Tian Maoying, Zhang Hui, Yang Haifeng. This document was first published in 1979, revised for the first time in.1995, and this is the second revision. Commercial Pesticide Acceptance Rules

1 Scope

GB/T 1604-2025 is the Chinese national standard covering accepting a delivery of pesticide - the lot definition and the sampling from it, the tests to be run and the acceptance limits, the retained sample, and what happens when a lot fails. It replaces GB/T 1604-1995, a standard thirty years old, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. In force from 1 May 2026. Issued on 31 October 2025, it has been in force since 1 May 2026, replacing GB/T 1604-1995.

This document stipulates the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of both the supplier and the buyer in the acceptance of commercial pesticide technical materials, technical grade pesticides, and processed formulations, and provides technical support. According to, sampling and arbitration. This document applies to the acceptance of commercial pesticide technicals, parent materials, and processed formulations.

2 Normative references

The contents of the following documents, through normative references within the text, constitute essential provisions of this document. Dated citations are not included. For references to documents, only the version corresponding to that date applies to this document; for undated references, the latest version (including all amendments) applies. This document.

GB 3796 General Rules for Pesticide Packaging

3 Terms and Definitions

The following terms and definitions apply to this document.

3.1 Quality guarantee period. shelflife The period during which pesticide product quality is guaranteed under specified storage conditions.

Note. During this period, the quality of the product must meet the requirements of the relevant standards.

4 Acceptance Rules

4.1 Before leaving the factory, pesticide products should be inspected by the manufacturer according to the product's technical standards to ensure that all inspection items meet the standards. Standard requirements. Pesticide manufacturers are responsible for product quality.

4.2 Pesticide products shall be accompanied by a product quality certificate and label upon leaving the factory, including. pesticide name, formulation, active ingredient and its content, and pesticide... Registration certificate number, product quality standard number, pesticide production license number, pesticide category and its color-coded label, product performance, toxicity and its labeling, and usage instructions. Scope of use, method of use and dosage, technical requirements and precautions, storage and transportation methods, production date, product batch number, quality assurance. Date of pesticide production, net content, name and contact information of the pesticide registration certificate holder, traceable electronic information code, first aid measures for poisoning, and pictogram. Technical grade (mother) The label of a pharmaceutical product should state, "This product is a raw material for pesticide formulation and must not be used on crops or other sites." It should also not specify the intended use. Technical specifications and usage methods, except for those approved for direct use. Labels for pesticides that have been contract-processed or repackaged should also indicate the contract manufacturer. The pesticide production license number, the name and contact information of the entrusted party, and the processing and packaging dates. The inner and outer packaging materials and packaging specifications for pesticide products. The packaging markings should meet the requirements of GB 3796.

4.3 During the quality guarantee period of pesticide products, the receiving unit (seller, user) has the right and shall comply with the product quality standards and the provisions of 4.2. The regulations stipulate that incoming goods inspection shall be carried out within the inspection period agreed upon in the sales contract, and the received products shall be verified to ensure they meet the requirements and that the products are qualified. Furthermore, sellers must ensure that the products they sell still comply with the product standards and the provisions of

4.2 when selling the products; otherwise, the seller should... Take responsibility for product quality.

4.4 The receiving unit (seller, user) shall verify the product's certificate of conformity and check the packaging contents according to the packaging and labeling requirements in the product standard.