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Mandatory Standard Draft Revised at China RoHS Working Meeting

On May 28, 2024, SAC/TC297/SC3 organized a working meeting in Shenyang, Liaoning province, to discuss the draft of the national mandatory standard project for China RoHS, officially titled Requirements for certain restricted substances in electrical and electronic products (hereinafter referred to as “the Standard Draft”). Approximately 60 experts participated in the meeting. During the event, the leader […]

China Celebrates the 2024 World Accreditation Day

On June 6, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA), under the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), celebrated the 2024 World Accreditation Day in Xiong’an New Area, in Hebei province. The theme of the event was “Certification, Accreditation, Inspection, and Testing: Innovation, Cooperation, Future”. At the same time, the China Certification and Accreditation […]

SAC/TC260 Cybersecurity Standard Week in 2024

From June 12 to 15, 2024, the first annual edition of the Standard Week organized by China’s National Cybersecurity Standardization Technical Committee (hereinafter referred to as the SAC/TC260) was successfully held in Nanchang, Jiangxi province. The event encompassed a plenary meeting, 5 thematic forums, 2 training sessions, and working group meetings. The Standard Week is a major event in […]

China Unveils Action Plan for Developing Informatization Standards

China has unveiled a comprehensive action plan for its national informatization standards system on 29 May 2024, set to reshape the landscape of information technology and digital infrastructure in the following three years. Titled as “Action plan for developing informatization standards (2024-2027)”, this ambitious plan aims to enhance the nation’s capabilities in driving high-quality development […]

China Establishes New Standardization Technical Committee for Data

On May 24, 2024, during the 7th Digital China Summit, the SAC announced the establishment of the National Data Standardization Technical Committee. This TC will be responsible for the formulation and revision of general standards in areas such as data infrastructure, data resources, data technology, data circulation, smart cities, and digital transformation, as well as […]

China Updates the Regulations on the Classification of Medical Devices

On May 11, 2024, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released the Announcement on Rules for the Classification of Medical Device Products (hereinafter referred to as the Rules). The enforcement of the Rules will start from September 1, 2024. Background The Rules will replace the current version of the working procedures and requirements for the classification of medical devices, […]

China’s Latest Progress on National Standards for Generative AI Security

On April 28, 2024, the Secretariat of SAC/TC 260 Cybersecurity hosted an information session for industry actors on three national standards on generative artificial intelligence (AI) security, aimed at encouraging their participation in pilot trials. Below are introductions to each of the standards: GB/T XXXXX-XXXX Basic security requirements for generative artificial intelligence services This standard represents an upgrade from […]

CCSA Develops Standard for Identifying Key Industrial Data

The China Communications Standards Association (CCSA) has completed the draft for approval of the sector standard Guidelines for the Identification of Key Data in Industrial Fields (hereinafter referred to as the “Guidelines”). It is currently soliciting public comments on the draftit. The Guidelines outline the basic principles, processes, and considerations for industrial data processors to identify key […]

China Sets Standard for Traction Battery Design to Promote Echelon Utilization

The National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization (SAC/TC114) is soliciting opinions on the recommended national standard Recovery of Traction Battery Used in Electric Vehicle — Echelon Use — Part 5: Battery Design Guide for Echelon Use (Draft for Comments). The deadline for submitting comments is set for 10 July, 2024. As new energy vehicles in the […]

Upcoming SESEC Webinar 13: China Green House Gas Emission Calculation Standards Webinar

Join us for an insightful journey into the heart of China’s commitment to sustainability! Date: 11 June 2024 (CET, Brussels)Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 amSpeaker: Dr. Betty XuDuration: 1 hourPlatform: Zoom About the Webinar:China, a global leader in sustainability initiatives, is paving the way towards a greener future with its pioneering Green House Gas (GHG) Emission […]