GB 18587 Carpet Emissions: Check the Product Report
TL;DR
GB 18587-2001 is the current Chinese mandatory standard for harmful-substance emissions from carpet, carpet cushions and carpet adhesives as of September 2026. A supplier's mention of the standard or Grade A is a starting point: request the report for the exact carpet product, with its test method, specimen, result, date and issuer. China's official standards service says GB 18586-2026 will replace GB 18587-2001 on 1 October 2027. For a tender or shipment near that date, confirm which edition the buyer requires.
What GB 18587 covers today
Carpet emissions are a product and test question, not something a sample can establish by smell or touch. GB 18587-2001 covers carpets, cushions and carpet adhesives under the Chinese standard. It does not stand in for a separate fire, wear or acoustic requirement. When a project asks for emissions evidence, identify the product code, backing and relevant test report before writing a compliance statement.
Read a report for the named carpet
A useful file set has a current product sheet, the emissions report with a matching specimen description and test result, and any certificate with issuer, scope and validity if a certificate is claimed. Look for the exact standard edition in the document. Ask whether the report covers the proposed colour or backing when those differ from the tested specimen.
| Document scope | Carpets, carpet cushions and adhesives; emission limits, methods and inspection rules. |
|---|---|
| Grade A | A category used by the original standard text for an environmental-friendly product; confirm the exact clause and edition. |
| Product identity | Exact series, style/code, construction, colourway and sample reference. |
| Test evidence | Report number, laboratory, method, specimen, date and result linked to the product. |
| Current status | Official standard record and any applicable replacement or transition notice. |
Plan for the 2027 standard change
The official national-standard portal lists GB 18586-2026 as published but not yet effective, with an implementation date of 1 October 2027. It will replace both GB 18587-2001 and GB 18586-2001. Because the scope changes, check the effective date and tender wording whenever procuring across the transition. Ask UNIJOY for the current file tied to the named product rather than assuming that every catalogue item shares one result.
- Exact product series, style/code, colourway and sample reference
- GB 18587-2001 or replacement edition named in the document
- Test method, laboratory, report number, specimen and test date
- Grade/category wording quoted with its clause and certificate scope
Frequently asked questions
Does GB 18587-2001 prove that a UNIJOY product is low-VOC?
No. It defines a document scope and test framework. A buyer still needs a current report or certificate matched to the exact product, sample, method and scope; this guide does not claim a UNIJOY result.
Is Grade A the same as a certificate?
No. Grade A wording must be read in the relevant standard text or certificate with its clause, product identity and scope. The label alone is not independent evidence.
What should a buyer request from a supplier?
Request the exact product code and sample reference, applicable standard edition, test method, laboratory, report number, test date, result, certificate scope and validity where a certificate is claimed.
Does this standard prove fire, wear or acoustic performance?
No. An emission document does not automatically prove fire, wear, dimensional stability, acoustics or project suitability. Those claims require their own applicable evidence.
Sources & further reading
- National Public Service Platform for Standards — GB 18587-2001
- National Public Service Platform for Standards — GB 18586-2026
Figures attributed to other manufacturers are their own published values, quoted for context. Different laboratories, sample build-ups and substrates are not directly comparable.