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GB/T 5296.6-2025Instructions for use of products of consumer interest — Part 6: Furniture (English PDF)

消费品使用说明　第6部分：家具

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Issued by

SAMR; SAC

Level / Type

National · Recommended

Issue date

October 5, 2025

Implementation date

February 1, 2026

Scope

GB/T 5296.6-2025 is the English-translated version of 消费品使用说明　第6部分：家具.

GB/T 5296.6-2025 is the Chinese national standard covering what must come with a piece of furniture — the materials and the finish declared, the assembly instructions and the tools needed, the anchoring to the wall on anything that can tip onto a child, the load limits, the care and the warranty. Part 6 of the series. It replaces GB 5296.6-2004 and moves it from mandatory to recommended status, a standard twenty-one years old. In force from 1 February 2026. Issued on 5 October 2025, it has been in force since 1 February 2026, replacing GB 5296.6-2004.

Document preview — GB/T 5296.6-2025

National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS: 03.080.30
Classification: A 12
Replacing: GB 5296.6-2004

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC

Foreword3
Introduction6
1 Scope7
2 Normative References7
3 Terms and Definitions7
4 General Requirements8
5 Main Contents8
6 Format10
7 Compilation Requirements11
Bibliography12

Foreword

This Document was drafted as per the rules specified in GB/T 1.1-2020 Directives for Standardization – Part 1: Rules for the Structure and Drafting of Standardizing Documents.

This Document is Part 6 of GB/T 5296 Instructions for Use of Products of Consumer Interest.

GB/T 5296 consists of the following parts.

— Part 1: General Principles;

— Part 2: Household and Similar Electrical Appliances;

— Part 3: General Labelling for Cosmetics;

— Part 4: Textiles and Apparel;

— Part 5: Toys;

— Part 6: Furniture;

— Part 7: Sports Equipment.

This Document replaced GB/T 5296.6-2004 Instructions for Use of Products of Consumer Interest - Part 6: Furniture. Compared with GB/T 5296.6-2004, the major technical changes of this Document are as follows besides the structural adjustments and editorial modifications.

a) Add terms and definitions for “furniture” and “instruction for use” (see Clause 3 of this Edition);

b) Add requirements for the compiling standardization of instruction for use (see 4.2 of this Edition);

c) Change the description that instruction for use shall reflect the true attributes of furniture products (see 4.3 of this Edition; 3.2, 3.6, and 3.10 of the 2004 Edition);

d) Delete the requirement for categorizing instruction for use (see 3.7 of the 2004 Edition);

e) Delete the requirement for the publication date indicated in the instruction for use (see 3.9 of the 2004 Edition);

f) Add requirements for the compiling accuracy of instruction for use (see 4.4 of this Edition);

g) Change the requirements for prominent labeling of instruction for use (see 4.5 of this Edition; 3.11 of the 2004 Edition);

h) Change the descriptions on relevant provisions of product name, product model or specification, material, structural feature, marking, dimension and weight, use, handling Instructions for Use of Products of Consumer Interest – Part

6 Furniture

1 Scope

This Document specifies the general requirements, main content, format, and compiling requirements for instruction for use of the furniture products.

This Document applies to the compilation of instruction for use of the furniture products.

2 Normative References

GB/T 5296.1

GB 17927-2024

GB 18584

GB/T 19678.1

GB 28007

3 Terms and Definitions

For the purposes of this Document, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1 Furniture

Appliances used in daily life, work, or social interactions that provide a place for people to sit, lie down, recline; or to divide and decorate space; or to support and store items.

[SOURCE. GB/T 28202-2020, 2.1]

3.2 Instruction for use

Information that is provided by product manufacturers or service providers to users, containing all necessary information on how to use the product or service safely and effectively.

[SOURCE. GB/T 19678.1-2018, 3.19, modified]

4 General Requirements

4.1 The delivery of furniture products shall include instruction for use.

4.2 The content and structure of the instruction for use shall meet the requirements of GB/T 5296.1.

4.3 The instruction for use shall accurately describe the true attributes of the furniture products.

4.4 The instruction for use shall guide users to use the products safely and correctly.

4.5 The instruction for use provided with the furniture products shall be placed in an easily identifiable location.

5 Main Contents

5.1 Product name

The name of the furniture product shall be provided.

5.2 Product model or specification

The model or specification of the furniture product shall be provided.

5.3 Materials

Information on the use conditions of main raw and auxiliary materials (such as basic materials, surface decoration materials, filling materials, etc.) of in the furniture product shall be provided, including but not limited to.

— Main name, characteristics, grade, place of origin, and location of use, etc.;

— Name, content, and limits of hazardous substances as required by GB 18584 shall be provided;

— Flame retardant rating of upholstered furniture and upholstered furniture components as required by Clause 8 of GB 17927-2024 shall be provided.

5.4 Structural characteristics

Information on the overall structure, performance and parameters of main components and functional units related to the use of the furniture product shall be provided.

5.5 Labeling

Inspection and certification labels shall be provided, which may include labels reflecting information on the quality, environmental protection, and recyclability of the furniture product.

5.6 Dimension and weight

The following information shall be provided. overall dimensions, packaging dimensions, assembly dimensions, gross weight, and net weight of the furniture product.

5.7 Purpose

The main purpose and applicable scope of the furniture product shall be provided.

5.8 Handling and storage

The conditions for handling, transporting, and storing the furniture product shall be provided.

5.9 Unpacking and inspection

The contents of the unpacking and inspection of the furniture product shall be provided.

5.10 Safety warnings

Warnings and notices related to safety shall be provided. The requirements and expression methods of safety warning signs should meet with the requirements of GB/T 5296.1 and GB 28007.

5.11 Use method

The method of using the furniture product shall be accurately and clearly explained.

5.12 Precautions

The precautions for users should be provided, including but not limited to.

— Incorrect usage and potential physical or chemical damage;

— Emergency measures for any abnormal situations that may occur during the use of the furniture product (such as abnormal noise, odor, or temperature rise in smart furniture products, etc.);

— Environmental pollution caused by improper handling or disposal.

5.13 Installation and placement

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Referenced standards

Normative references

GB/T 5296.1 · GB/T 19678.1

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Editions of GB/T 5296.6

Edition	Title	Revision	Status
GB/T 5296.6-2025	Instructions for use of products of consumer interest - Part 6: Furniture	current edition	Current
GB 5296.6-2004	[GB/T 5296.6-2004] Instructions for use of products of consumer interest -- Part 6: furniture	previous edition	In force

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