China Mandates Grease Filtration Standards for Commercial Kitchens from 2026
China has implemented new nationwide grease emission standards for commercial kitchens starting 2026. The revised emission limits require all food service establishments to upgrade their kitchen ventilation and grease filtration systems to meet stricter environmental regulations.
Key Requirements:
- Grease emission limit: 1.0mg/m³ (reduced from 2.0mg/m³)
- Minimum filtration efficiency: 90%
- Compliance deadline: December 31, 2026
- Non-compliance penalties: Up to 100,000 RMB fine and potential business suspension
Commercial kitchen air conditioning systems with integrated grease filtration provide an efficient compliance solution. Finos commercial kitchen AC units feature multi-stage filtration including pre-filters, electrostatic precipitators, and activated carbon layers, achieving over 95% grease removal efficiency.
For restaurants in Changsha, Finos offers free on-site evaluation and customized kitchen AC solutions to help you meet the new standards while improving kitchen working conditions.