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BSI delegation visits China National Institute of Standardization

On May 13, 2026, a delegation led by Mr. Harold Pradal, Global Certification Director of the British Standards Institution (BSI), visited the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS). CNIS’s Vice President Ms. Lu Lili warmly welcomed the delegation and co-chaired the bilateral meeting. Over the past two decades, BSI and CNIS have maintained active exchanges […]

China-Led International Standard for Carbon Footprint Data Exchange become NP by IEC

On May 12, 2026, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), the international standard project “Digitalization of Carbon Footprint of Products (CFP) – Part 2: CFP Data Exchange Format and Guidelines” has successfully approved as New Proposal (NP) in IEC. Proposed by China, this is the first internationally led by China in the […]

SESEC VI Bimonthly Newsletter: March – April 2026

The Seconded European Standardization Expert in China (SESEC) is a visibility project co-financed by the European Commission (EC), the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) secretariat and the three European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC and ETSI). One task of the SESEC project is to make the intelligence collection for China Standardization and Technical Regulation. Here we […]

China To Establish National Intelligent Medical Device Standardization Working Group

On 6 May 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) approved the establishment of the National Intelligent Medical Equipment Standardization Working Group (SWG), delegating its management to the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). The official SWG number has not be finalized and announced to the public. The SWG is primarily responsible for nationwide standardization in […]

TC260 Standards Week 2026: AI Security Takes Center Stage

From 31 March to 3 April, the National Technical Committee 260 on Cybersecurity of SAC (SAC/TC260) held its first “Standards Week” of 2026 in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. The event comprised one plenary session, nine working group meetings, and six thematic technical exchanges. Nine working groups Six thematic technical exchanges WG3 (Cryptography) WG4 (Authentication & Authorization) […]

CNIS Call for Standards Digitalization Expert to Join National Technical Committee

On 23 April 2026, the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) issued a call for experts to join the management committee of the National Standards Digitalization Standardization Technical Committee. CNIS serves as the secretariat of the committee’s predecessor, the National Standards Digitalization Standardization Working Group (SAC/SWG 29), which was established in November 2022 and has […]

Events

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05,2026

Upcoming SESEC Webinar 03: China Semi-conductor Standardization

Date: Tuesday, 26th May 2026 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am CET Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English As semiconductor standardization becomes a strategic lever in global competition, China has accelerated its policy and standard-setting efforts throughout 2025-2026. This session unpacks recent regulatory shifts, technical committee dynamics, and emerging standardization priorities. Key Takeaways: […]

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06,2026

Upcoming SESEC Webinar 04: China Hydrogen Energy Standardization

Date: Tuesday, 30th June 2026 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am CET Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English As hydrogen takes center stage in the global energy transition, China is rapidly building out its policy and standardization framework to support large-scale industrial deployment. This session examines China’s hydrogen policies, standards systems, technical committees, […]

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09,2026

Upcoming SESEC Webinar 05: China CCC as of September 2026

Date: Tuesday, 15th September 2026 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am CET Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English China’s Compulsory Certification (CCC) scheme continues to evolve as a cornerstone of market access regulation. As of September 2026, there are significant shifts in product coverage, certification modalities, and enforcement timelines. This webinar seeks to provide […]

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10,2026

Upcoming SESEC Webinar 06: China AI Standardization

Date: Tuesday, 20th October 2026 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am CET Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English As artificial intelligence reshapes industries globally, China continues to advance its standardization framework to guide sectoral development. By October 2026, the country has progressed further along its AI standardization roadmap—with updates expected across policy instruments, […]