SESEC

About SESEC

This author has not yet filled in any details.
So far SESEC has created 1069 blog entries.

Research Group Founded in China for ESG Standardization

On April 18, 2024, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) unveiled a significant initiative with the establishment of the ESG Standardization Project Research Group, henceforth referred to as “the ESG Group.” This development arises from the recognition of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) as a pivotal global framework for sustainable development information disclosure and an […]

China Develops Domestic Short-Range Wireless Communication Standards

On 30 March, 2024, the 2024 International SparkLink Alliance Industry Summit was held in Shenzhen. During the event, 21 SparkLink 2.0 short-range wireless communication standards were released by the SparkLink Alliance.   The SparkLink Alliance is an industry organization founded in September 2020, comprising nearly 1,000 companies and organizations from the short-range wireless communication industry […]

China Calls for Comment on Provisions on IEC Conformity Assessment System Participation Management

On January 26, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China unveiled the Provisions on the Management of Participation in the Activities of the International Electrotechnical Commission’s Conformity Assessment System (Draft for Comment) (hereinafter referred to as the Provisions). The public consultation period concluded on February 26, 2024. The primary objective of these provisions is to […]

Key Legislation Tasks Issued by SAMR for 2024

On April 9, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced its key legislation tasks for 2024. The key content is a list of 20 newly-drafted or revised laws and regulations. Among these, the following ones closely concern foreign stakeholders: SAMR also stated the overall principles and priorities that will guide this year’s key […]

The Second Working Group Meeting on Quantum Information

On April 11 and 12, 2024, China’s SAC/TC28/WG34 (Quantum information) held the second working meeting in Chengdu, in Sichuan Province. The event, which was hosted by the University of Electronic Science Technology of China (UESTC), saw the participation of more than 70 representatives from 34 different organizations, including Beihang University, Beijing Academy of Quantum Information […]

TC260 Announced Key Working Points in 2024

On April 7, 2024, China’s SAC/TC260 (Cybersecurity) released its Annual Key Working Points 2024. The document, which was approved by the TC’s Plenary session on April 2, 2024, covers five main areas; the key takeaways include: Consolidate top-level design, and strengthen strategic planning and standard prospective research on cybersecurity The standard systems for critical areas […]

China Updates Guidelines for Cross-Border Data Transfer Security Assessment and Filing

On March 22, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released the second edition of the “Guidelines for Applying for Cross-Border Data Transfer Security Assessment” and the “Guidelines for Applying for Filing of the Standard Contract for Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Information”. These guidelines aim to provide guidance to enterprises for ensuring data export compliance. China has recently introduced several […]

Product Category Rules For Carbon Footprint of Electrical and Electronic Products

On April 9, 2024, the China Electronics Standardization Institute (CESI) organized a seminar for the standards on product category rules (PCR) regarding carbon footprint for electrical and electronic products (hereinafter referred to as “EEPs”). The scope of this professional standard seminar targets key EEPs, including but not limited to: photovoltaic modules, computers, printers and multifunctional […]

China Releases Measures for Administration of Sector Standards for Transport Industry

In February 2024, China’s Ministry of Transport released the Measures for Administration of Sector Standards for Transport Industry (hereinafter referred to as the Measures), which came into effect on March 1, 2024. In order to better understand the content of the Measures and effectively carry out the implementation work, China released the official interpretation as follows: Background […]

China Updates the Policy for Key Energy-Using Products

On February 7, 2024, China’s National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the State Administration for Market Regulation, and the National Energy Administration jointly released the Notice on the release of Advanced Energy Efficiency Levels, Energy-efficient Levels and Access Levels of Key Energy-Using […]