9 national standards for shoes will be implemented starting in June, which set limits on harmful chemicals.

Starting from June 1st, 9 national standards for shoes, including the "General Safety Requirements for Footwear", will be officially implemented. The national standard "General Safety Requirements for Footwear" establishes a common safety baseline for all categories of footwear, systematically regulates physical mechanical safety performance and general chemical safety indicator limits, focuses on controlling risks such as needle breakage and sharp nails, and sets limit requirements for 7 harmful chemicals such as hexavalent chromium and formaldehyde.