Ensure your clothing, home textiles, and leather goods pass GB 18401 textile safety testing to enter the Chinese market. Our remote team manages the entire formaldehyde, azo dyes, and colorfastness testing process, keeping your products compliant with China's mandatory textile standards.
📋 Request Free Textile Testing ConsultationGB 18401 is China's mandatory national standard that sets safety requirements for all textile products sold domestically. It covers formaldehyde content, pH value, banned azo dyes, colorfastness to water and perspiration, and peculiar odor. Whether you produce baby clothing, adult apparel, or household fabrics, you must obtain a valid GB 18401 test report from a CNAS-accredited laboratory before your textiles can be legally imported or distributed. For many products, this report is also a prerequisite for CCC certification or meeting labeling requirements under GB/T 5296.4.
Our textile & apparel testing service guides foreign fashion and home textile brands through the entire China fabric safety compliance journey. We coordinate laboratory testing, identify potential risks in advance, and deliver the final test report — all without requiring you to set up a local office. With TEK China, you can navigate the imported garment quality inspection process efficiently.
We classify your product into Category A (baby), B (direct skin contact), or C (indirect skin contact) to define exactly which GB 18401 test items apply, including any additional standards like GB 31701 for children's products.
Samples undergo formaldehyde extraction, azo dye screening, pH measurement, and colorfastness to water, perspiration, and rubbing at a CNAS-accredited lab. We track testing and resolve any deviations.
We deliver the GB 18401 test report. If required, we also review your Chinese care labels and fiber composition labels to ensure they meet GB/T 29862 requirements.
Once testing is complete, you receive the report valid for your production batch. We also support periodic retesting for new seasons or material changes and can assist with full CCC certification for garments when needed.
Any textile product intended for sale in China must comply with GB 18401 safety requirements. Common categories include:
If your product is children's clothing, additional GB 31701 testing for drawstrings and small parts may also be required. Contact us with your product details for a free textile testing scope assessment.
To initiate textile and apparel testing, foreign manufacturers need to prepare the following (we provide translation and documentation support):
The typical textile safety testing process takes 3 to 6 working days from sample submission to report issuance, depending on the number of test items and colors. Products requiring only basic test items can be completed within 3 days.
Cost factors include the number of colorways, whether azo dye testing is needed, and additional child safety standards. We provide a fixed-price proposal after evaluating your product — no surprises.
Chinese authorities are considering lowering the permissible limits for certain banned aromatic amines. Stay ahead of the curve and prepare your fabric supply chain for upcoming changes.
Updated GB/T 29862 requires more precise fiber percentage declarations on care labels. Ensure your hang tags and packaging meet the latest Chinese market requirements before shipping.
Excess formaldehyde and non-compliant azo dyes are frequent issues for imported garments. Follow our pre-testing checklist to prevent shipment delays and customs holds.
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Have questions about GB 18401 testing, azo dye compliance, or textile labeling in China? Our experts are here to help with any inquiries about fabric safety testing, children's product requirements, or custom solutions for your fashion and home textile brands.