On 5 December, 2024, the Ministry of Finance issued the Notice on Issues Related to Standards and Implementation Policies for Domestic Products in the Field of Government Procurement (Draft for Comments), inviting public feedback. The deadline for comments is January 4, 2025. This document primarily targets industrial products listed in the Government Procurement Item Classification Directory. It proposes […]
On November 19, 2024, China’s Science and Technology Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) published the Requirements for Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products (Draft for Comment) (hereinafter referred to as the RoHS Standard) for public comment. The opinion submission channel will open until January 18, 2025. The revised RoHS Standard will […]
On August 23, 2024, the National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization (SAC/TC114) released GB/T 44464-2024 General Requirements of Vehicle Data (hereinafter referred to as the General Requirements). This recommended national standard specifies the general requirements for data generated and collected during the research, design, and manufacturing of vehicles, including personal information protection, key data protection, audit assessment, […]
This series will provide a focused exploration of the latest updates on Data Regime and Standardization, China’s standardization system, certification system, standardization in the digital sector, and China’s efforts in standardization for green transition. Whether you’re a policymaker, industry professional, or academic, these webinars will offer valuable insights to help you navigate and engage with China’s dynamic environment. […]
On October 24, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) unveiled its response to a proposal from a National People’s Congress delegate on promoting the development of the traction battery recycling industry. The response highlights China’s standardization efforts and plans for the future, and specifically the commitment of SAMR and the National Standardization Administration (SAC) of advancing […]
The 12th Annual Meeting of the Sino-German Standardisation Cooperation Commission (SGSCC) was held from the 13th to 16th October 2024, bringing together industry leaders, government officials, and technical experts to advance key topics in standardisation, such as climate protection, semiconductors, electromobility, intelligent and connected vehicles, and Industry 4.0. The event took place at the Dorint […]
On November 22, 2024, a meeting hosted by the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Alliance brought together approximately 100 experts from industry, academia, and associations to discuss the newly released “Power Battery Carbon Footprint Quantification Methods and Requirements” standard and the launch of the Power Battery Carbon Footprint Platform. Among the attendees, SESEC expert, Dr. Betty Xu played a prominent role, delivering […]
On September 26, 2024, the IEEE Standards Association officially approved the project proposal for IEEE SA P3828 Standard for Digital Product Passport – Reference Architecture and Technical Requirements. This initiative, led by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), aims to establish a standardized global framework for digital product passports (DPPs). The project development will […]
On September, 29, 2024, China officially released the national recommended standard GB/T 29244-2024 Cybersecurity technology—Security specifications for office devices (hereinafter referred to as the Standard). According to the Standard, an office device refers to the equipment with one or more functions such as printing, scanning, faxing, and copying. This Standard specifies the security function requirements, security assurance requirements, and evaluation methods […]
October 2024 marked one year since China inaugurated the National Data Bureau (NDB), overseen by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). The NDB focuses on building core data infrastructure, facilitating data integration and sharing, and advancing the digital economy and the “Digital China” strategy. Below is a summary of the NDB’s key activities in October 2024, relevant for […]