GB/T 46259-2025General quality for Zongzi (English PDF)
粽子质量通则
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Issued by
SAMR; SAC
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
August 29, 2025
Implementation date
March 1, 2026
Scope
GB/T 46259-2025 is the English-translated version of 粽子质量通则.
GB/T 46259-2025 is the Chinese national standard covering the glutinous rice dumpling as a product — the rice and filling proportions, the wrapping leaf and what may migrate from it, the moisture and the texture, the microbiological limits of a food that is boiled and then kept, and the shelf life by storage method. First edition, under the China General Chamber of Commerce. In force from 1 March 2026. Issued on 29 August 2025, it has been in force since 1 March 2026.
Document preview — GB/T 46259-2025
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 67.060
- Classification
- X 28
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC
Contents
- Preface... III 1 Scope1
- 2 Normative references1
- 3 Terms and Definitions1
- 4 Product Categories1
- 4.1 Classification by fillings1
- 4.2 Classification by preservation technology2
- 5 Requirements for raw and auxiliary materials2
- 6 Technical Requirements2
- 6.1 Sensory Requirements2
- 6.2 Physical and chemical requirements2
- 6.3 Net content3
- 7 Production and Processing Management3
- 8 Inspection methods3
- 8.1 Senses3
- 8.2 Sample processing3
- 8.3 Moisture3
- 8.4 Protein3
- 8.5 Fat3
- 8.6 Net content3
- 9 Inspection Rules3
- 9.1 Batch3
- 9.2 Sampling3
- 9.3 Factory Inspection4
- 9.4 Type Inspection4
- 9.5 Judgment Rules4
- 10 Labels and markings4
- 11 Packaging4
- 12 Transportation4
- 13 Storage4
- References5
Foreword
This document is in accordance with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Guidelines for standardization work Part 1: Structure and drafting rules for standardization documents" Drafting is required.
This document specifies the technical requirements for food quality. For food safety requirements, please refer to relevant laws, regulations, policies and food safety standards. document.
Please note that some of the contents of this document may involve patents. The issuing organization of this document does not assume the responsibility for identifying patents.
This document is proposed by the China General Chamber of Commerce.
This document is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee for Standardization of Bakery Products (SAC/TC 488).
This document was drafted by: Zhejiang Wufangzhai Industrial Co., Ltd., Beijing Daoxiangcun Food Co., Ltd., Jiaxing Zhenzhenlaolao Food Co., Ltd., Zhuxiangyuan Healthy Food (Zhongshan) Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Yuzhuangyuan Food Co., Ltd., Changchun Zhongzhijie Food Co., Ltd.
Co., Ltd., Sanquan Food Co., Ltd., Synear Food (Henan) Co., Ltd., Harbin Laodingfeng Food Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Economic and Trade Vocational and Technical College, Sichuan Nantaiyue Food Co., Ltd., Taiyuan Shuanghecheng Food Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Nantong Kaiyuan Food Technology Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Tianlun Food Co., Ltd., Zhaoqing Huangzhonghuang Zongzi Co., Ltd., Shaanxi Xinte Soft Food Co., Ltd., Guangdong Guangyi Technology Industry Co., Ltd., Guangdong Rongcheng Food Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Angel Food Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Xinlicheng Quality Standard Research Group Co., Ltd., Jiaxing Nanhuzhai Food Co., Ltd., Huzhou Zhulaoda Industrial Co., Ltd., Jiaxing Hefeng Food Co., Ltd.
Jiaxing Fengfuzhai Food Co., Ltd., Jiaxing Changnian Food Co., Ltd., Chengdu Zhongguan Food Co., Ltd., Ganzhou Jinghua Philxue Food Co., Ltd., Shanghai Yuanzu Mengguozi Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Inspection and Certification Group Co., Ltd., China Commercial Union China Bakery and Confectionery Industry Association, China Food Industry Association, All-China Bakery Industry Association, Shanghai Quality Supervision and Inspection Technology Research Institute Institute of Food and Drug Administration, Nanjing Food and Drug Administration, Tongxiang Food and Drug Testing Center, Jiaxing Food Industry Association, Shanghai Sugar Food Industry Association association.
The main drafters of this document are: Chen Zhaogui, Sun Peng, Jia Jinlong, Wu Jieyi, Chen Kehua, Wang Fusheng, Peng Fanglin, Song Huiling, Cao Weiping, Zhu Zhenghua, Zhang Ke, Sun Qiao, Lu Kaidong, Mao Qifeng, Wei Guangliang, Jie Lingquan, Liang Zhantao, Liu Weixiong, Liang Qiusheng, Hong Huang, Lin Zhengfei, Wang Fengjun, Xu Haichao, Fu Liqun, Tan Zheng, Zhai Xiaoxian, Han Tingting, Pu Shunhong, Zeng Liangsheng, Ding Yihui, Jiang Yuming, Liu Zhenyu, Lu Zhen, Wei Lili, Zhang Hui, Kang Lina, Peng Yafeng, Ling Rui, Feng Kai, Wei Rongming, Peng Yuhui, and Zou Jianguo.
General Rules for Zongzi Quality
1 Scope
This document provides the product classification of Zongzi, and stipulates the requirements for raw materials, technical requirements, production and processing management, inspection rules, Labelling and marking, packaging, transportation, storage, and describes the inspection methods.
This document applies to the production, inspection and sales of all products with the word "Zongzi" in their food names.
2 Normative references
GB/T 191
GB/T 1354
GB 5009.3
GB 5009.5
GB 5009.6
GB 23350
JJF 1070
3 Terms and Definitions
The following terms and definitions apply to this document.
3.1 Zongzi
With glutinous rice and/or other grains as the main raw materials, with or without beans, nuts, meat, poultry, eggs and their products, aquatic products, fruits and vegetables The ingredients and their products are cooked or uncooked, shaped with rice dumplings leaves and then processed into products.
3.2 plant leaves
The indigo leaves or plant leaves that meet food-related requirements used in the production process of zongzi and steamed together with the zongzi are an important part of the flavor of the zongzi. Need auxiliary materials.
3.3 edible part of Zongzi
The edible part after removing the packaging and leaves.
4 Product Categories
4.1 Classification by fillings
4.1.1 Contains meat
Zongzi with one or more fillings including meat, poultry, eggs and their products, aquatic products and their products.
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Referenced standards
Normative references
- GB/T 191Graphical symbols marking for handling and storage of packages
- GB/T 1354Milled rice
- GB 5009.5National food safety standard - Determination of protein in foods
- GB 5009.6National food safety standard - Determination of fat in foods
- GB 23350Requirements of restricting excessive package - Foods and cosmetics
GB 5009.3 · JJF 1070
Editions of GB/T 46259
| Edition | Title | Revision | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB/T 46259-2025 | General quality for Zongzi | current edition | Current |
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