Beijing: Notice on Strict Implementation of Limits on Volatile Organic Compound Content in Construction Coatings and Adhesives

In order to reduce the emission of volatile organic compounds during the use of construction coatings and adhesives and improve the quality of the atmospheric environment in Beijing, the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation, Beijing Municipal Ecological Environment Bureau, Beijing Municipal Emergency Management Bureau and The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology recently jointly issued the “Notice on Strict Implementation of the Limit Management of Volatile Organic Compounds Content in Construction Coatings and Adhesives.” It is required that the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) content of construction coatings and adhesive products produced, sold and used in this city should comply with the Beijing local standard “Limit Standard for Volatile Organic Compounds Content of Construction Coatings and Adhesives” (DB11/
1983-2022) requirements.

Notice on Strict Implementation of Limits on Volatile Organic Compound Content in Construction Coatings and Adhesives

Notice [2023] No. 2

In order to implement the “Beijing Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution”, reduce the emission of volatile organic compounds during the use of construction coatings and adhesives, and improve the quality of the atmospheric environment in Beijing, with the approval of the Beijing Municipal People’s Government, the Beijing Municipal Ecological Environment Bureau and the Beijing Municipal Market On April 1, 2022, the Supervision and Administration Bureau jointly issued the Beijing local standard “Limit Standard for Volatile Organic Compounds Content in Architectural Coatings and Adhesives” (DB11/
1983-2022) (The standard text can be viewed and downloaded in the inquiry service column of the official website of Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation). This standard applies to coatings and adhesive products for buildings, bridges and guardrails produced, sold and used in Beijing. It stipulates product classification, volatile organic compound (VOCs) content limit requirements, test methods, and inspection rules. , packaging markings and implementation of standards, etc. The full text of this standard is mandatory and will be implemented on October 1, 2022.

In order to further strengthen the management of the content limits of volatile organic compounds in architectural coatings and adhesives, and to do a solid job in safety production and fire prevention, in accordance with Article 44, Paragraph 1, of the “Atmospheric Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People’s Republic of China”, “Products of the People’s Republic of China” Articles 26 and 27 of the Quality Law, Paragraph 2 of Article 55 of the Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution in Beijing and the Notice of the General Office of the Beijing Municipal People’s Government on Issuing the Adjustment of Production Processes in Industrial Pollution Industries in Beijing According to the requirements of “Notice of the Exit and Equipment Phase-out Catalog (2022 Edition)”, the relevant matters are now announced as follows:

1. The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) content of construction coatings and adhesive products produced, sold and used in this city should comply with the Beijing local standard “Limit Standard for Volatile Organic Compounds Content of Construction Coatings and Adhesives” (DB11/
1983-2022) requirements.

2. In accordance with the requirements of the “Beijing Catalog for Production Process Adjustment and Exit and Equipment Elimination of Industrial Pollution Industries (2022 Edition)”, the production of organic solvent-based coatings and adhesive products is prohibited in this city. All construction coatings and adhesives production units in this city should comply with Beijing local standards “Limit Standards for Volatile Organic Compounds Content in Construction Coatings and Adhesives” (DB11/
1983-2022) Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) content inspection of products put on sale. Products that pass the inspection should clearly state the implementation of the standard on the minimum sales packaging mark and product instructions and issue a product quality inspection certificate before they can leave the factory. Sale.

3. All sales units of construction coatings and adhesives in this city should establish and implement an incoming inspection and acceptance system in accordance with Article 33 of the “Product Quality Law of the People’s Republic of China” to verify that product quality complies with Beijing’s local standards “Construction Coatings and Adhesives” Volatile organic compound content limit standards” (DB11/
1983-2022), truthfully record and save relevant vouchers; take measures to maintain the quality of products sold. Comprehensively clean up the inventory, and do not purchase or sell volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from unknown sources or whose content does not comply with the Beijing local standard “Limit Standard for Volatile Organic Compounds Content in Construction Coatings and Adhesives” (DB11/
1983-2022) architectural coatings and adhesive products.

4. Each market organizer and e-commerce platform that sells construction coatings and adhesive products in this city should strengthen internal governance, effectively perform management responsibilities, and supervise and guide the merchants selling the two types of products in the market and platform to conduct purchase inspections in accordance with the requirements of the preceding paragraph. Acceptance work.

5. Relevant municipal and district departments will strengthen the content limits for volatile organic compounds in architectural coatings and adhesives in accordance with laws and regulations such as the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Product Quality Law of the People’s Republic of China, and the Beijing Air Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations. Supervision and management of values, and strict investigation and punishment of illegal activities in accordance with the law.