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China Releases Its First Security Management Measures on the Application of Facial Recognition Technology

On 21 March 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and the Ministry of Public Security jointly released Security Management Measures for the Application of Facial Recognition Industry(hereinafter referred to as “the Measures”). This is China’s first set of legally binding rules applicable to facial recognition technology (FRT) and will take effect from June 1, 2025. The Measures […]

SESEC Expert Attended “China Standardization Magazine” Editors Meeting

On March 24, 2025, the Editorial Board Meeting of China Standardization Magazine was held at the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS). Attendees included Mr. Zhang Xiaogang, former President of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO); Mr. Luo Fangping, Secretary of the Party Committee and President of CNIS; CNIS Vice Presidents Ms. Li Aixian and Ms. […]

China Seeks Public Opinions on the Second Amendment to Cybersecurity Law

On March 28, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China(CAC) released a draft amendment to the Cybersecurity Law (hereinafter referred to as the “amendment”) for public consultation. This is the second proposed revision since China’s the law’s initial enactment in 2017. The first amendment draft was released in 2022. The amendment aims to coordinate with China’s evolving policy […]

Draft for Approval of New China RoHs Compulsory Standard under Call for Comments

On April 14, 2025, The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China has completed the drafting of the mandatory national standard titled Requirements for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products (final draft for approval). To further solicit public opinions, the draft for approval and its explanatory notes are […]

China Solicits Comments for Seven Mandatory National Standard Projects for Energy Efficiency

On March 17, 2025, the National Standard Administration(SAC) announced a proposal to draft 3 mandatory national standards and revise 4 existing mandatory national standards for energy efficiency. The drafting and revision work will be led by the National Energy and Standards and Management Technical Committee (SAC/TC 20). The proposed standardization plan has been open for public comments from 17 March […]

Online Meeting between CEN-CENELEC and China Battery Industry Association Regarding Battery Passport Standards

On April 1, 2025, the European Committee for Standardization and European Electrotechnical Committee for Standardization (CEN-CENELEC), the Seconded European Standardization Expert in China (SESEC), together with the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technology (DKE) participated in an online meeting organized by China Battery Industry Association (CBIA). Established in 1988 with the approval from […]

SAMR Released its Legislative Work Plans for 2025

On March 21, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released its key legislative plan for 2025, aiming to promote high-quality social development. The work plan outlines 27 legislative items to be revised or formulated throughout the year, including 3 laws, 10 regulations, 11 administrative measures, and 2 provisions. These items can be categorized into […]

CNCA Issued First General Implementation Rules for Product Carbon Footprint Labeling Certification

On March 20, the National Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA) issued the General Implementation Rules for Product Carbon Footprint Labeling Certification (Trial) (hereinafter referred to as the “General Implementation Rules”), which is the country’s first systematic document on product carbon footprint labeling certification and has taken effect from the date of issuance. The document […]

China Issued New Mandatory National Standard and Measures for the Labeling of Content Generated by Artificial Intelligence

On March 14, China released Measures for the Labeling of Content Generated by Artificial Intelligence (hereinafter referred to as “the Measures”). The Measures are jointly developed and issued by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and will take effect on September 1, 2025. Since 2022, China has published Provisions on […]

China Enforces New Mandatory Standards for Food Contact Materials

Beijing, March 2025 — China has updated several key mandatory national standards for food contact materials under the GB 4806 series. These revised standards have already entered into force, and compliance is now mandatory. All food contact materials and articles placed on the Chinese market must now comply with these updated requirements. The GB 4806 […]