Geneva (March 30, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 069.25 to keep stakeholders up to date with China’s new standard for disposable bedding.

FZ/T 62048-2024 General technical specifications for disposable bedding was published by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Tehcnology in March 2025 as part of its No. 3 announcement of approved industry standards. The new standard will come into effect on July 1, 2025.

Disposable bedding is defined as a nonwoven bedding product designed for single use and disposal. This covers, amongst other items, sheets, quilt covers, pillow slips, bed covers, pillow covers and cushion covers. It does not apply to quilts and quilt core products, single-use medical bedding and disposable bedding intended for infants of 36 months or younger.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that may impact their business. SafeGuardS 069.25 contains details of the requirements in FZ/T 62048-2024, along with the verification method to be employed.

Stakeholders are advised to review SGS’s original SafeGuardS 069.25 for further details.

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SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full China Releases New Industry Standard – FZ/T 62048-2024 – General Technical Specifications for Disposable Bedding SafeGuardS. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2025/05/safeguards-06925-china-releases-new-ind-standard-fz-t-62048-2024-gen-tech-specs-for-dispo-bedding]

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For further information contact:

Dr. Min Zhu
Senior Director, Technical Services and Operations, Softlines, US and Canada
Tel: +1 (97) 346-11230
Website: www.sgs.com/softlines
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