On January 22, 2026, the Intelligent and Connected Vehicles Sub-committee of the National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization (SAC/TC114/SC34) announced a reorganization of its working groups. The sub-committee is establishing two new working groups on Automotive Data Standardization and Automotive Software Standardization, while adjusting the scope of the existing “Resource Management and Information Service Standardization Working Group” and the […]
On January 27, 2026, The National Energy Administration (NEA) announced to approve the establishment of seven new energy industry standardization technical committees (TC), a strategic move to implement China’s Energy Law and to strengthen the standards system within the energy sector. Their Secretariats will be hosted by the designated undertaking unit, while organization and management will […]
On January 28, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released an official explanation on the key elements of the mandatory national standard GB 39901-2025 Technical requirements and testing methods for advanced emergency braking system of light-duty vehicles. GB 39901-2025, published on December 31, 2025 and set to take effect on January 1, 2028, revises […]
On 29 January 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation(SAMR) held a press conference on the special topic of Advancing the Construction of a Quality Powerhouse Initiative. Mr. Gu Shaoping, Director-General of SAMR’s Quality Development Bureau, reported significant progress since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan. Standards and Metrology:China’s quality standard system has expanded, with […]
In January 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the National Standardization Administration (SAC) jointly approved the release of 68 new standards for the photovoltaic (PV) industry. Designed to address the entire industrial chain, these standards aim to provide robust technical support for high-quality development and reinforce China’s leading position in the […]
On 30 January 2026, the National Standardization Administration of China (SAC) approved and released English versions of 85 national standards. These standards cover a broad range of industries including artificial intelligence, carbon emission, energy efficiency, raw materials, aerospace, electric and electrochemical energy storage, photovoltaic power, solar power, railway applications, electric vehicles, and so on. The […]
On January 16, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Commerce, and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly issued the Interim Measures for the Management of Recycling and Comprehensive Utilization of […]
On January 19, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) held the 2026 National Conference on Certification, Accreditation, Inspection and Testing in Beijing. The conference diligently implemented the plans laid out at the Central Economic Work Conference and the National Conference on Market Regulation. Its key objectives include summarizing the 2025 and 14th Five-Year Plan period […]
On January 8, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), via its National Standardization Administration (SAC), approved 12 national standards for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), which is globally recognized as a critical technological solution for achieving carbon neutrality goals. The newly released standards package covers the entire CCUS value chain—capture, transportation, and storage—as […]
On January 4, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), together with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), and other departments, jointly released the revised Administration of Green Product Certification and Labeling (hereafter referred to as the New Administration), set to take effect on January 1, 2026. The […]