On September 30, 2025, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber) consolidated detailed comments and recommendations regarding the Measures on Data Security Management in the Energy Sector (Trial) (Draft for Comments) from its diverse membership within the energy sector. The feedback would submit to the National Energy Administration (NEA) in the name of the […]
From September 14 to 18, 2025, the second Standardization week 2025 of the National Technical Committee 260 on Cybersecurity of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC260) was convened in Kunming, Yunnan Province. The event comprised a plenary meeting, seven working group sessions, and a symposium on cybersecurity standards and industrial promotion. Organized by TC260 and co-hosted by […]
In September 2025, as a coordinated push to advance its resource conservation goals, Chinese authorities released a comprehensive update to the national energy efficiency labeling system and are now seeking public input on a corresponding update for water efficiency labels. These moves signal a continued commitment to enhancing the environmental standards for products sold in […]
On September 24, 2025, the Department of Standards Innovation under the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued an open call for projects aimed at promoting the development of ISO international standards in key sectors for the year 2026. The initiative seeks to leverage China’s standardization experience to support technological innovation, expand openness, and drive […]
On September 17, 2025, the National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization (NTCAS， SAC TC114) released a draft mandatory national standard titled Intelligent and connected vehicle — Safety requirements of combined driver assistance system, open for public consultation until November 15, 2025. This initiative aligns with China’s existing policies, including Opinions on Strengthening the Access Management of Intelligent and Connected Vehicle […]
On September 9, 2025, National Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) introduced new implementation rules for green product certification and revised existing ones, which is a significant update to its national green product certification system. This move reinforces China’s commitment to its unified green product standards, certification, and labeling framework. The newly established implementation rules apply […]
On September 16, 2025, the Secretariat of the National Technical Committee 260 on Cybersecurity of Standardization Administration of China (or TC 260) issued the National Standard System for Data Security (2025 Edition) and the National Standard System for Personal Information Protection (PIP) (2025 Edition). The release aims to strengthen the implementation of key laws and regulations, including the Cybersecurity […]
On September 9, 2025, National Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) issued the first batch of Product-specific Implementation Rules for Product Carbon Footprint Labeling Certification (Trial) (hereinafter referred to as the “Implementation Rules”), with 17 key product categories covered. The release of the Implementation Rules follows the three-year pilot program for product carbon footprint labeling certification that SAMR […]
On July 1, 2025, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) have jointly issued the Notice on Issuing the “China Energy Label Product Catalogue (2025 Edition)” and Relevant Implementation Rules (Draft for Public Comments) (hereinafter referred as the Draft). The Draft is released for public consultation running from July 1, […]
On September 15, 2025, the National Technical Committee 260 on Cybersecurity (TC260) released the AI Safety Governance Framework 2.0 during the National Cybersecurity Week. Building on the 2024 edition (known as Framework 1.0), Framework 2.0 refines AI risk classification and introduces grading principles, further enhancing the governance measures across an entire lifecycle of AI technologies. Most Significant Changes […]