On April 26, a reporter from *China Enterprise News* learned about significant developments at the "China Flame Retardant and Environmental Safety" seminar. It has now been mandated that plastic enclosures in home appliances—such as air conditioners, heaters, and kitchen appliances—must be made from non-flammable or flame-retardant materials. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance fire safety across the industry.
By the end of this year, the "General Requirements for Fire Safety of Electrical Appliances" is expected to be fully communicated with relevant home appliance companies and associations, and will be officially released after reaching a consensus. This new standard is anticipated to significantly improve the fire resistance of household appliances, raising the overall safety level of products used in homes.
Dr. Han Songqing, a member of the China Flame Retardant Association, highlighted that electrical safety standards have been introduced, and recent findings by the Ministry of Public Security’s Fire Bureau show that household appliances are increasingly becoming a major cause of fires. The pressure on fire departments has been rising, prompting urgent calls for better fire ratings in appliances.
According to data from the Shenyang Fire Protection Bureau under the Ministry of Public Security, electrical product-related fires accounted for 13.11% of all cases between 2007 and 2011. Although the number of such incidents may not seem high, the scale of involvement remains concerning.
Currently, Chinese home appliance manufacturers are not required to use flame-retardant materials for plastic housings. Only components like printed circuit boards, which require green certification, typically include flame retardants to improve fire performance. In contrast, countries like the U.S. and Europe do not mandate flame retardants for appliance housings, but many companies voluntarily adopt them.
For home appliance manufacturers, the implementation of these new standards could lead to increased production costs. However, representatives from the Bromine Flame Retardant Sustainable Development Promotion Committee and Jiangsu Suli Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd. argue that the cost impact will be minimal. For example, using bromine-based flame retardants typically adds only around 10 to 20 yuan per unit to production costs.
Professor Zhou Zhengyi, Secretary-General of the China Flame Retardant Society, emphasizes that flame retardants are essential additives in electronics, electrical appliances, and building materials. Among them, brominated flame retardants are widely used in China due to their high efficiency, good heat resistance, broad application range, and cost-effectiveness. Out of the 77 types of brominated flame retardants available, all are considered environmentally friendly and suitable for large-scale use.
As awareness of fire safety continues to grow, the use of flame retardant materials is becoming more widespread and accepted. With stricter regulations and increasing consumer demand for safer products, the industry is moving toward a future where fire protection is no longer an afterthought, but a fundamental design requirement.
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