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SAMR Seeks Feedback on “Guidelines for Building a Standards System for Standard Digitalization”

From February 13 to March 12, 2025, SAMR (State Administration for Market Regulation) opened a public consultation on the Guidelines for Building a Standards System for Standard Digitalization (Draft for Comments). China has already outlined the requirements for the digital transformation of standards in top-level policy documents such as the National Standardization Development Outline and the Quality Power Construction […]

Multiple New Energy Vehicle and Intelligent Connected Vehicle Standards Proposed by China Approved by ISO

In January 2025, ISO approved the initiation of seven international standard projects in the field of new energy vehicles (NEVs) led by China. These projects cover four areas: electric vehicles (EVs), power batteries, fuel cells, and battery swapping. Two working groups were formed for fuel cell vehicles and battery swapping vehicles, with Chinese experts taking […]

IEC Releases China-led Standard for Industrial Process Control “Black Box”

At the end of December 2024, the IEC released IEC 63206:2024 Industrial-process control systems – Recorders – Testing and performance evaluation, an international standard led by China (specifically, ITEI). This standard specifies the characterization, classification (e.g., analog chart recorder, digital recorder, X-Y recorder, paperless recorder, event recorder, data logger, and data acquisition device, etc.), and performance […]

China Updates Guidelines for Standards Referenced in Regulations

From December 18, 2024, to February 16, 2025, the National Standardization Principles and Methods Technical Committee (SAC/TC286) sought public feedback on the national standard Rules of Standardization Activities—Part 3: Guidelines for referencing standards in regulations. The primary purpose of this standard is to ensure usability, specifically providing rules and pathways for referencing standards in laws […]

SESEC Webinar 16: China Standardization System: Who’s Who?

Date: 18th February 2025Time: 10 am – 11 am (CET) Discover the intricate web of organizations driving China’s standardization system. This session highlights the roles, responsibilities, and dynamics of key players, including government agencies, industry bodies, and technical committees. Key Takeaways: Who are the key decision-makers in China’s standardization landscape? How can stakeholders engage effectively with Chinese […]

IETI and ECLASS Hold “Product Digital Passport” Seminar

On January 9, 2025, the Instrumentation Technology and Economy Institute (ITEI) and the ECLASS Association held an online seminar on the “Product Digital Passport.” At the seminar, representatives from ECLASS presented the latest progress in the EU’s efforts to advance legislation and standards for product digital passports, as well as the ECLASS solutions for implementing […]

TC20 Seeks Comments on a Set of Mandatory Energy Efficiency Standard

From January to February, the National Energy Standards and Management Technical Committee (SAC/TC20) has solicited feedback on a batch of mandatory national energy efficiency standards, as shown in the table below. No. Standard Name New draft /Revision Standards to be replaced public consultation period 1 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy grades for […]

Mr. SHU Wei Nominated as New Deputy Administrator of SAMR and CNCA Administrator

A significant leadership change took place in January 2025 when Mr. Shu Wei was appointed as the new Deputy Administrator of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and Administrator of the China National Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA), replacing Mr. Pu Chun. Mr. Shu, born in December 1967, holds both a master’s and a […]

TC260 Calls for Comments on the Draft AI Security Standards System

From January 26 to February 21, 2025, the National Cybersecurity Standardization Technical Committee (TC260) is soliciting public comments on the draft AI Security Standards System (V1.0) (hereinafter referred to as the “Standards System”). The Standards System was developed in response to the Global AI Governance Initiative and aims to support the implementation of the AI Security Governance Framework, which was released […]

China Releases 17th Batch of Energy Efficiency Labeling Product Catalogue and Implementation Rules

January 13, 2025 China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) have jointly issued the 17th Batch of the Energy Efficiency Labeling Product Catalogue, along with its corresponding implementation rules. This initiative is part of China’s continued efforts to enhance energy efficiency standards and promote sustainable development. According […]