The Latest Industry Standard for Sparkling Water Home Machine in China - QB/T 8136-2025

In November 2025, the new industry standard QB/T 8136-2025 for sparkling water home machine—initiated by the China National Light Industry Council—officially came into effect. This milestone marks a significant step for a product category that has grown rapidly in recent years as consumers increasingly seek healthier, low-sugar beverage options.

As one of the companies involved in drafting this standard, Hongfeng has gained a deeply informed perspective on how QB/T 8136-2025 elevates the sparkle soda maker safety, improves user experience, and reshapes the competitive landscape within the soda maker industry.

1. Why QB/T 8136-2025 Was Needed: Bringing The Soda Maker to a Fast-Growing Category

In the early stages of the sparkle soda maker market, products varied dramatically in design, material quality, pressure management, and overall safety. Without a unified standard, consumers often faced:

• inconsistent carbonation performance
• uncertain durability
• unclear material safety
• potential pressure risks during operation

QB/T 8136-2025 addresses these issues by setting clear, enforceable, and measurable requirements across the full life cycle of the soda makers—from materials to manufacturing to testing and end use.

The industry has once again reached a consensus on what a safer, more reliable, and high-quality sparkling water home machine should be.

2. Define the Key Technical Areas of the Sparkle Soda Maker

While the standard is technical, several major areas stand out in terms of impact on sparkling water home machines quality and user safety.

2.1 Home Sparkling Water Machine Safety and Performance Requirements

Pressure Relief System (Core Safety Mechanism)

During gas injection of the sparkling soda maker, the pressure relief device should be in the closed state. During the process of dispensing sparkling water, the pressure relief device should perform effective pressure relief. Furthermore, before the pressure in the water bottle exceeds the stated upper limit of the activation pressure, the pressure relief device should automatically activate to relieve pressure.

Safety Valve (Secondary Protection Layer)

The soda water maker should be equipped with a safety valve, and its safety pressure value or safety pressure range must be clearly indicated. The safety valve should open to release gas when the pressure reaches the safety pressure value or within the safety pressure range.

Cycling Stability of the Sparkle Soda Maker

Assemble the soda makers according to the user manual. After removing the gas source, fill the water bottle and all gas circuit components with water. Connect the sparkling water home machines gas source interface to the cycling pressure test fixture, start the cycling pressure test fixture. There should be no leakage phenomenon in any component of the sparkle soda water maker.

2.2 Food-Grade of the Soda Maker Bottles

Safety extends beyond the machine itself. Bottles must meet strict criteria:

• use food-grade materials
• be odorless, non-toxic, and resistant to CO₂pressure
• maintain shape and integrity after repeated carbonation cycles
• form a reliable seal with the sparkling water machine to prevent gas leakage

These standards guide brands toward higher material quality and better long-term safety.

2.3 Gas Cylinder Requirements

The CO₂cylinder is one of the most critical components of any sparkling water home machines

Sealing Performance:

After the valve is installed, the cylinder must hold its working pressure without any leakage at:

• the valve–cylinder interface
• the valve itself

Pressure Resistance:

The cylinder must withstand its test pressure for at least 30 seconds without:

• leakage
• cracking
• deformation

These requirements ensure the cylinder remains safe throughout its service life, even under high-pressure conditions.

3.The Sparkle Soda Maker Standard Provide Consumers With Transparency and Safety

The formulation of QB/T 8136-2025 brings several advantages to consumers:

• 1.More Transparent Purchasing: Consumers now have a measurable benchmark to identify high-quality home sparkling water machine.
• 2. Higher Product Safety: Pressure-related accidents are minimized thanks to stricter protective requirements.
• 3. Better Durability and Performance: Standardized testing ensures machine stability and longer the soda makers lifespans.

For consumers, compliance is not just a technical detail—it is a sign of a trustworthy product.

4. The Standard for the Soda Maker Means Higher Quality and Stronger Competitiveness for the Industry

QB/T 8136-2025 functions as both: a minimum threshold the sparkling soda maker manufacturers must meet, and an opportunity to differentiate through quality and innovation. It helps eliminate substandard manufacturing and accelerates the shift toward:

• more advanced technologies
• better material selection
• safer pressure control systems
• higher-quality supply chains

This creates a virtuous cycle where only reliable, compliant manufacturers of sparkling water home machine remain competitive.

5. Hongfeng's Role: A Leading Chinese Manufacturer Shaping the Future of the Sparkle Soda Makers

As a leading manufacturer of household home sparkling water machine in China, Hongfeng plays a pivotal role in supporting the evolution of the industry.

Full-Chain Brand Customization (OEM/ODM)

We help global clients build differentiated products through:

• industrial design customization
• structural engineering customization
• packaging and branding customization
• component and materials optimization

This end-to-end flexibility allows brands to meet local market for the soda makers needs while maintaining compliance with the new standard.

Sparkling Water Home Machines Development

Our R&D teams work closely with partners to:

• design new home sparkling water machine models
• integrate emerging market trends
• meet international certification requirements
• align with QB/T 8136-2025 and other global standards

This makes Hongfeng not only a manufacturer, but a co-innovation partner.

For global brands looking to enter or expand within the soda water maker market, Hongfeng offers the technical foundation, manufacturing capability, and customization flexibility they need.

New Future of the Sparkle Soda Maker

As one of the companies involved in drafting the standard, Hongfeng is honored to contribute to this progress. We remain committed to advancing technology, improving safety, and empowering global sparkling water home machine brands through high-quality manufacturing and full-chain customization.

Together with our partners, we will continue elevating the soda maker industry—one product, one standard, and one innovation at a time.